Thread by @NewYorker

The #MetGala begins! The artist @bao__haus is on the carpet, drawing all the action live. Follow along to see her illustrations of the star-studded arrivals, beginning with Chloe Fineman and her cat bag, a reference to Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette.

Penélope Cruz makes her entrance at the #MetGala.

Nicole Kidman arrives in feathers galore. #MetGala

And here’s the “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson! #MetGala

Amanda Seyfried sparkles at the #MetGala.

Halle Bailey makes a silvery entrance at the #MetGala.

Kim Petras pauses for a live drawing on the #MetGala carpet.

Here’s Doja Cat—as a cat, of course. #MetGala

Jared Leto arrives in a full Choupette costume, in honor of Karl Lagerfeld’s cat. #MetGala

.@bao__haus sketches Michelle Yeoh’s arrival at the #MetGala.

Lil Nas X has joined the clowder of cats at the #MetGala.

Jennifer Lopez brought a train. #MetGala

Cardi B’s homage to Karl Lagerfeld. #MetGala

Ashley Graham bravely takes the #MetGala stairs in this gown.

And, at last, Rihanna arrives—fashionably late. #MetGala