Sprinkled throughout the array of celebrities from the fashion, film, television, music, business and political world, were a handful of athletes who receive the coveted invitation to the annual Met Gala, otherwise known as one of the biggest nights in fashion.
The event, always held on the first Monday of May, marks the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s yearly fashion exhibit, with the collection featured in The Costume Institute.
The theme of the 2023 gala and exhibit is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, which honours the late fashion designer, creative director, artist and photographer, who was best known for his work with Chanel.
Showing off their style, instead of their respective athletic abilities, some of the biggest names in sports shined on the red carpet Monday evening.
Roger Federer
Serving as a co-chair at this year’s Met Gala alongside Anna Wintour, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and Penélope Cruz, the retired tennis phenom was giving off major Bond vibes, wearing a Dior tuxedo. He was joined by his wife, Mirka.
Serena Williams
Another recent tennis retiree, Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian announced they are expecting their second child while walking the red carpet. Williams and Ohanian wore Gucci.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder star is living up to his title of GQ’s Most Stylish Man of the Year, which he won by fan vote in 2022. The Canadian made his second Met Gala appearance wearing a regal-looking Thom Browne suit, which received rave reviews on social media.
Patrick Mahomes
The recently crowned Super Bowl MVP took to the carpet with his wife Brittany Mahomes. The duo sported Hugo Boss
Brittney Griner
Making history as the first WNBA player to attend the event, Griner and wife Cherelle shined in custom Calvin Klein fits.
Daniel Ricciardo
After saying the event seemed “a little formal” for him on the Pardon My Take podcast in 2021, the F1 driver seems to have changed his mind and embraced the spectacle, making his debut this year.
Russel Westbrook
Coming off his team’s first-round playoff loss, the Los Angeles Clippers star made his third Met Gala appearance, rocking an outfit by Bode.
Dwayne Wade
Exactly one month after the announcement that he’ll be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year, Wade turned up the heat on the carpet with fellow superstar and wife Gabrielle Union. The pair were dressed in red and black monochromatic Prada looks, respectively.
Stefon Diggs
Wearing a grey tweed Tommy Hilfiger suit, the Buffalo Bills wide receiver garnered praise online for his impeccable red-carpet style.
Eileen Gu
The Olympic medalist, model and Stanford University student can now add Met Gala attendee to her list of accomplishments, at the age of only 19. The skier wore Robert Wun.
