Met Gala 2023: Pearls, diamonds and felines

Published

3 years ago

May 2, 2023

Stars have arrived at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual event, honouring Karl Lagerfeld

The last of the Met Gala attendees have arrived on the red – or cream – carpet for fashion’s biggest night of the year.

The annual charity event is hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

This year’s hosts are Penelope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, Michaela Michaela Coel and Chairwoman of the Met Gala, Anna Wintour.

The event raises money for the Museum, and tickets are rumoured to cost upwards of $50,000 per head.

Dua Lipa spoke to Variety about the significance of her look and, more importantly, the diamond hanging around her neck.

It’s a Tiffany diamond, which Lipa says “hasn’t been seen before”.

The 2023 theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and guests honoured the iconic designer with pearls, chic dresses and capes.

Lagerfeld was a German fashion designer, creative director, artist and photographer.

He was known as the creative director of the French fashion house Chanel, a position held from 1983 until his death in 2019.

Some celebrities have criticised the Lagerfeld theme – calling attention to the many controversies he was involved in.

Lagerfeld frequently offered unsolicited critiques of other public figures like Adele, who he called “too fat,” and Heidi Klum, who he called “too heavy.”

The late designer’s cat did not make an appearance tonight, as some had hoped, but that didn’t stop several of the Met Gala guests adding a feline element to their outfits in the cat’s honour.

Jarred Leto took this a step further, wearing a full cat costume.

Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

Published

1 day ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

#MiddleEastCrisis #IranConflict #TrumpUpdate #USMilitary #Israel #AirCampaign #GlobalTensions #BreakingNews

News

U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

Published

1 day ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@UCiMroZIXuwlSh1r5wZdeU6Q
#Iran #USMilitary #SriLanka #Geopolitics #NavalWarfare #BreakingNews #DefenseNews #GlobalTensions

News

Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

Published

2 days ago

March 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

#MiddleEastCrisis #Trump #Iran #Israel #StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #GlobalPolitics #TickerNews