In pictures: The Met Gala 2023

Mike Bedigan, PA Los Angeles Correspondent

The annual Met Gala is regarded as one of the biggest nights in the fashion calendar with hordes of Hollywood stars putting their most extravagant looks on display.

The 2023 event in New York on Monday was in honour of Karl Lagerfeld, with many celebrities’ outfits inspired by the late fashion designer and his work.

Here's some of the best and boldest outfits from the night.