Met Gala’s Best Looks Ever: See The Greatest Outfits Of All Time

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Met Gala’s Best Gowns Ever

Met Gala’s Best Gowns Ever — The Met Gala is more important to the fashion industry than any show at New York Fashion Week and with good reason. Every year on the first Monday in May, countless celebrities show up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City dressed impeccably to fit a specific theme. It’s basically a costume party – albeit the costumes are incredibly expensive custom couture gowns and the partygoers are some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Some celebrities don’t go too hard with the theme, but others like Rihanna and Zendaya consistently shine on the carpet in perfect ensembles.

Blake Lively’s “Gossip Girl” days might be behind her, but you can still expect her to show up in a great look when she arrives on the steps of the Met. In 2018, she wowed us in an intricate embroidered gown by Versace for the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” But she’s not the only star to wear an amazing outfit. Continue clicking to see some of the best Met Gala looks of all-time.

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Beyonce Dreams Of The Future In Givenchy Dress

Beyonce Dreams Of The Future In Givenchy Dress — Beyoncé wears a puff-sleeved, latex dress featuring a floral design for the 2016 Met Gala. The Givenchy dress is dotted with pretty pearls.

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Beyoncé Dazzles In Givenchy

Beyoncé Dazzles In Givenchy — Beyonce Knowles covers herself in rainbow rhinestones in this elegant, sheer Givenchy dress for the 2015 Met Gala. The theme of the ball was “China: Through the Looking Glass.”

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Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner Match In Gucci

Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner Match In Gucci — Looking Gucci in Gucci. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner attend their first Met Gala as a married couple in avant-garde print ensembles, courtesy of Gucci, for the 2019 ball. The theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion.”

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Camila Mendes Brings Out The Feathers

Camila Mendes Brings Out The Feathers — Big Bird — but make it high fashion. For the whimwical theme of “Camp: Notes on Fashion” at the 2019 Met Gala, Camila Mendes wears a bright yellow ballgown with a feathered skirt (designed by Prabal Gurung). A pewter-colored ribbon and heels added a cool touch to the cheery dress.

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Priyanka Chopra Channels The Mad Hatter

Priyanka Chopra Channels The Mad Hatter — Priyanka Chopra brings the imaginative fashion, pastel colors and fantasy themes found in Alice In Wonderland onto the red carpet at the 2019 Met Gala! Her dress — which took 1500 hours to make — was designed by Dior.

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Lady Gaga Kicks Off Met Gala With Outfit No. 1

Lady Gaga Kicks Off Met Gala With Outfit No. 1 — Lady Gaga kicks off her parade of outfits at the 2019 Met Gala, which asked guests to dress to the theme of “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” The umbrellas seemed like a wink at Mary Poppins — the queen of campy musicals!

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Gisele Bundchen Shows Off Her Custom Dior

Gisele Bundchen Shows Off Her Custom Dior — Gisele Bundchen holds up the pretty skirt of her pleated custom Dior dress at the 2019 Met Gala. The model opted out of flashy makeup and accessories, keeping the attention on her simple yet elegant belted dress.

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Kim Kardashian Looks Like A

Kim Kardashian Looks Like A — Kim Kardashian looks like she shipwrecked on a luxurious island, instead of the steps of the 2019 Met Gala! The KUWTK star channels a beautiful mermaid in this latex dress affixed with dangling crystals, which Thierry Mugler designed to make Kim look like a California girl who just stepped out of the ocean.

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Jennifer Lopez Takes The Spotlight In Atelier Versace

Jennifer Lopez Takes The Spotlight In Atelier Versace — Jennifer Lopez dazzles in head-to-toe silver at the 2019 Met Gala for the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme. The singer wears a sequined gown designed by Atelier Versace.

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Kylie & Kendall Jenner Twin In Versace

Kylie & Kendall Jenner Twin In Versace — Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner have a powerful sibling moment in these orange and purple orange Versace gowns at the 2019 Met Gala. Look at all those feathers!

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Emily Ratajkowski Transforms Into A Fantasy Character

Emily Ratajkowski Transforms Into A Fantasy Character — Emily Ratajkowski looks like she fluttered right out of a fairytale (or a Lord Of The Rings Movie) in this sheer Dundas silver dress and winged headpiece at the 2019 Met Gala. An A-plus ensemble that showcased Emily’s creativity and legendary abs!

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Bella Hadid Has A Vogue Moment In Moschino

Bella Hadid Has A Vogue Moment In Moschino — Bella Hadid exudes the same glamour of a ’90s supermodel in this Moschino dress with jeweled sleeves at the 2019 Met Gala. A tulle skirt adds a surprising touch to the black gown.

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Naomi Campbell Combines Feathers, Lace & Tulle

Naomi Campbell Combines Feathers, Lace & Tulle — Naomi Campbell ties in a number of pretty materials — lavendar tulle, feathers and white lace — into one elegant ensemble for the 2019 Met Gala. The supermodel is wearing Valentino.

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Constance Wu Takes A Cue From The Roaring ’20s

Constance Wu Takes A Cue From The Roaring ’20s — Constance Wu could’ve been mistaken for a partygoer at Jay Gatsby’s mansion in this flapper-inspired dress at the 2019 Met Gala. The actress is wearing Marchesa.

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Halsey Turns Into Wonder Woman

Halsey Turns Into Wonder Woman — Halsey is the superhero of the ball in this two-piece red satin ensemble designed by Prabal Gurung, paired with glimmering gold cuffs. The singer attends the 2019 Met Gala.

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Met Gala, Meet Your Pope

Met Gala, Meet Your Pope — Rihanna emulated the Pope for the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” at the 2018 Met Gala. She wore a stunning Maison Margiela look to the event.

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Zendaya Makes A Fashion Tribute To France’s Hero

Zendaya Makes A Fashion Tribute To France’s Hero — Zendaya gave off major Joan of Arc vibes for the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” at the 2018 Met Gala. She showed up in an armor-inspired outfit by Atelier Versace.

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Taylor Swift Is Pretty In Oscar De La Renta

Taylor Swift Is Pretty In Oscar De La Renta — Taylor Swift looked gorgeous at the 2014 Met Gala. She wore a pink Oscar de la Renta gown for the theme of “Charles James: Beyond Fashion.”

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Selena Gomez Looks Lovely In A Dainty Coach Dress

Selena Gomez Looks Lovely In A Dainty Coach Dress — Selena Gomez wore a blush Coach dress with a delicate floral pattern to the 2017 Met Gala. The look was meant to fit the theme of “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.”

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Kendall Jenner Makes A Bold Statement In La Perla

Kendall Jenner Makes A Bold Statement In La Perla — Kendall Jenner was practically naked at the 2017 Met Gala in a sheer dress by La Perla. The see-through gown also featured a massive cutout down the front, a thigh-high slit and an open back.

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Kylie Jenner Sparkles In Balmain

Kylie Jenner Sparkles In Balmain — Kylie Jenner looked incredible at the 2016 Met Gala. For the theme of “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” the reality star opted for a silver Balmain gown.

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Kim Kardashian Suits Up In Balmain

Kim Kardashian Suits Up In Balmain — Kim Kardashian looked like a sexy robot in a silver metallic Balmain gown at the 2016 Met Gala. The dress fit in well with the theme of “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.”

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Hailey Baldwin Is The Princess Of The Ball

Hailey Baldwin Is The Princess Of The Ball — Hailey Baldwin looked like real life Cinderella in this pretty powder blue gown by Tommy Hilfiger. The model dyed her hair pink and wore a flower crown to complete the ethereal ensemble.

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Rihanna Wins The 2017 Met Gala Theme

Rihanna Wins The 2017 Met Gala Theme — Rihanna nailed the theme of “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between” at the 2017 Met Gala. The singer rocked a wild floral dress by Comme de Garcon for the event.

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Gigi Hadid Is A Walking Piece Of Art

Gigi Hadid Is A Walking Piece Of Art — Gigi Hadid channeled stained glass for her “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” ensemble. The model stunned in a multicolored Versace gown for the 2018 event.

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Rihanna Floats On The Red Carpet In Majestic Gold Gown

Rihanna Floats On The Red Carpet In Majestic Gold Gown — Rihanna solidified herself as the Met Gala queen when she arrived at the 2015 Met Gala in a giant yellow gown. The dress was designed by Chinese designer Guo Pei and perfectly fit the theme of “China: Through the Looking Glass.”

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Gigi Hadid Poses In A Disco Ball Bodysuit Dress

Gigi Hadid Poses In A Disco Ball Bodysuit Dress — Gigi Hadid killed it at the 2016 Met Gala in this sequin and chiffon Tommy Hilfiger gown. The grey ensemble was a great choice for the theme of “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.”

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Bella Hadid Opts Out A Gown For A Catsuit

Bella Hadid Opts Out A Gown For A Catsuit — Bella Hadid wowed at the 2017 Met Gala in a partially see-through catsuit by Alexander Wang. She paired the off-the-shoulder jumpsuit with silver bracelets and black heels.

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Amanda Seyfried Transforms Into A Renaissance Princess

Amanda Seyfried Transforms Into A Renaissance Princess — Amanda Seyfried was basically a Greek goddess in a mustard Prada gown at the 2018 Met Gala. Her flowy ensemble was an excellent choice for “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”

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Jennifer Lopez Stuns In Unique Floral Sleeves

Jennifer Lopez Stuns In Unique Floral Sleeves — Jennifer Lopez stunned in a ruffled red Gucci dress at the 2011 Met Gala. She wore the dress for the theme of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.”

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Gisele Bündchen Is Red Hot In Alexander McQueen

Gisele Bündchen Is Red Hot In Alexander McQueen — Gisele Bündchen turned heads at the 2011 Met Gala in a strapless red Alexander McQueen gown. The look was perfect for the theme of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.”

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Zendaya Makes An Artistic Statement In Dolce & Gabbana

Zendaya Makes An Artistic Statement In Dolce & Gabbana — Zendaya killed it at the 2017 Met Gala in this stunning parrot-covered Dolce & Gabbana gown. She wore the off-the-shoulder dress for the theme of “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.”

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Lupita Nyong’o Has A Unique Take On Flapper Fashion

Lupita Nyong’o Has A Unique Take On Flapper Fashion — Lupita Nyong’o gave off flapper vibes in this green and brown ensemble designedd by Prada for the 2014 theme of “Charles James: Beyond Fashion.” She finished the look off with jewel-encrusted heels and a green and silver headband.

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Zendaya Shines In Sun-Inspired Ensemble

Zendaya Shines In Sun-Inspired Ensemble — Zendaya was glowing on the red carpet at the 2015 Met Gala. For the theme of “China: Through the Looking Glass” she wore a black and red dress by Fausto Puglisi, featuring a uniquely constrcuted skirt that is a piece of art in itself!

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Claire Danes Gives Cinderella A Run For Her Money

Claire Danes Gives Cinderella A Run For Her Money — Claire Danes channeled Cinderella in this pale blue strapless dress by Zac Posen. The ball gown was a departure from the many metallics on the red carpet but still fit the theme of “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” thanks to the fact that it featured fiber optics, giving it the ability to light up.

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Priyanak Chopra Makes A Trench Coat Red Carpet-Chic

Priyanak Chopra Makes A Trench Coat Red Carpet-Chic — Priyanka Chopra wore this sexy trench coat-inspired dress by Ralph Lauren to the Met Gala in 2017. She wore the beige slit dress with black boots and drop earrings.

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Mary Kate Olsen Is A Feather Goddess

Mary Kate Olsen Is A Feather Goddess — Mary-Kate Olsen proved to be a style queen when she attended the 2007 Met Gala in a feathered LILY et Cie gown. The black dress was a great choice for the theme of “Poiret: King of Fashion.”

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Scarlett Johansson Is A Dream In Yellow Silk

Scarlett Johansson Is A Dream In Yellow Silk — Scarlett Johansson stunned in a yellow silk dress by Calvin Klein at the 2004 Met Gala. She wore the scoop neck dress for the theme of “Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century.”

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Sarah Jessica Parker Has A Carrie Bradshaw Moment

Sarah Jessica Parker Has A Carrie Bradshaw Moment — Sarah Jessica Parker stunned in a champagne Halston Heritage dress with matching accessories at the 2010 Met Gala. The theme that year was “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.”

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