The Met Gala makes its dazzling return, offering a landscape of lavish red carpet looks we’ve come to expect on one of fashion’s biggest nights. Co-chairs of the evening are Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka and poet Amanda Gorman, channeling this year’s theme: “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”
See below for photos of the stars’ stunning looks.
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Invision Rihanna arrives to the Met Gala in a voluminous black gown and matching headpiece.
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Rihanna,A$AP Rocky
Image Credit: Invision Rihanna and A$AP Rocky lean into opposite ends of the color spectrum, Rihanna in stark black while A$AP Rocky wears a multi-colored quilted cloak.
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Tessa Thompson
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Tessa Thompson channels cowboy chic in a crimson ruffled mini-dress, black leather boots and a beaded hat.
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Serena Williams
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Serena Williams’s Gucci look features a tiered multi-colored cloak adorning an intricate lace silver suit beneath along with Zales jewelry Williams herself assisted in designing.
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Kim Kardashian
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Kim Kardashian makes an entrance sheathed in stark Balenciaga black, looming like a void on the carpet.
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Jennifer Hudson
Image Credit: Invision Statuesque and bathed in red, Jennifer Hudson stuns in a fitted gown with a satin train.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Image Credit: Invision Tracee Ellis Ross dons an eye-popping electric blue trench style dress.
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Amanda Gorman
Image Credit: Invision Met Gala co-chair Amanda Gorman arrives in a show-stopping royal blue Vera Wang look complete with a starry sheer train inspired by the Statue of Liberty.
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Megan Fox
Image Credit: Invision Megan Fox is a red-carpet bombshell wearing an crimson laced dress with a high-slit from DUNDAS.
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Ciara
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Taking inspiration from a quintessential American sport, Ciara wears a sequined Dundas gown mimicking a Seattle Seahawks football jersey.
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Kristen Stewart
Image Credit: Invision Kristen Stewart wears a ruffled pink top and white trousers, complete with a styled pompadour.
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Roseanne “Rosé” Park and Anthony Vaccarello
Image Credit: Getty Images Singer Roseanne “Rosé” Park of BLACKPINK and creative director at Saint Laurent Anthony Vaccarello embrace black-and-white on the carpet of the Met Gala.
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Rosé
Image Credit: Invision Rosé poses in an elegant black dress accented by a white ribbon and statement necklace.
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Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh lean into the American West in matching suits complete with gold-tipped boots and bolo ties.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Invision Jennifer Lopez wears the trappings of an adventurer in an intricately paterned, deep brown high-slit dress.
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Billie Eilish
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Met Gala co-chair Billie Eilish graces the carpet in a gorgeous soft peach Oscar de la Renta gown and a coif inspired by Holiday Barbie and Old Hollywood stars Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly.
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Billie Eilish
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Met Gala co-chair Billie Eilish graces the carpet in a gorgeous soft peach Oscar de la Renta gown accessorized with Cartier jewels.
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Michaela Coel
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Michaela Coel dazzles in a shimmering blue head-to-toe bodysuit.
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Lil Nas X
Image Credit: Invision Lil Nas X embarks on a series of costume changes for his Met Gala look. After removing a voluminous regal fur cloak, he poses in brilliant gold armor.
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Lil Nas X
Image Credit: Invision Lil Nas X embarks on a series of costume changes for his Met Gala look, removing his golden armor to reveal a shimmering golden catsuit beneath.
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Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Megan Thee Stallion channels Old Hollywood glamor, hair styled in a waterfall of waves and wearing an asymmetical Coach dress with a ruffled hem.
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Olivia Rodrigo
Image Credit: Invision Olivia Rodrigo takes inspiration from American punk rock in a head-turning sheer Saint Laurent bodysuit.
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Naomi Osaka and Cordae Dunston
Image Credit: Invision Met Gala co-chair Naomi Osaka wears a jewel toned asymettrical dress cinched with a bold red ribbon and draped with ruffled black sleeves while Cordae Dunston wears a classic trench coat with a fur collar.
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Timothee Chalamet
Image Credit: Invision Met Gala co-chair Timothee Chalamet juxtaposes a Haider Ackermann satin tuxedo and Cartier brooches with white sweatpants and high-top Converse sneakers.
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Chloe and Halle Bailey
Image Credit: Invision Chloe and Halle complement each other in contrasting looks, Chloe in draped white satin and Halle in a dazzling pink fringe bodysuit.
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Indya Moore
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Indya Moore poses on the steps of the Met Gala in black and white look with a balloon sleeve cloak.
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MJ Rodriguez
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MJ Rodriguez completes her billowy-sleeved gown with a corset back.
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Yara Shahidi
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Yara Shahidi takes inspiration from Josephine Baker in a lovely beaded Dior gown accessorized with a sheer hooded train and gloves.
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Ilana Glazer
Image Credit: Invision/AP Ilana Glazer embraces a soft palette, wearing a Jason Rembert hand-sewn gown with a sheer patterned camouflage overlay, feathery sleeves and a golden clutch.
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Keke Palmer
Image Credit: Invision/AP Keke Palmer stuns in a fitted floor-length midnight black gown studded in gold.
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Iman
Image Credit: Invision Iman gleams in show-stopping gold, haloed by a feathery headpiece and exposed petticoat.
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Kehlani
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Kehlani exudes 70s flair with a modern-edge, wearing a shimmery silver suit and split-dyed curtain bangs.
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Lorde
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Lorde wears a beaded headpiece and satin ensemble embroidered in flowers and gemstones.
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Pete Davidson
Image Credit: Invision Wearing Thom Browne, Pete Davidson tops a black dress with a stark white suit jacket.
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Jack Harlow
Image Credit: Getty Images Jack Harlow arrives wearing a deep burgundy Tommy Hilfiger velvet suit.
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Simone Biles
Image Credit: Invision Simone Biles makes a magical entrance with a patterned silver train.
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Emma Chamberlain
Image Credit: Invision/AP Emma Chamberlain arrives decked in gold, wearing a backless dress with chain straps.
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Barbie Ferreira
Image Credit: Invision Barbie Ferreira is draped in pearls in a look inspired by the intersection of Old and New Hollywood.
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Jeremy O. Harris
Image Credit: Invision Jeremy O. Harris attends the Met Gala in an bright, lemon-colored Tommy Hilfiger coat.
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Anna Wintour
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Anna Wintour arrives in a multi-level Oscar de la Renta floral patterned gown.
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Dan Levy
Image Credit: Invision Dan Levy makes a statement on LGBTQ equality, wearing an ensemble with rounded puffy ruched sleeves and a chestpiece illustrating a kissing same-sex couple – all assembled from maps.
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Saweetie
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Saweetie dazzles in a cut-out dress with a multi-colored train.
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Emily Blunt
Image Credit: Invision Emily Blunt is a cosmic waterfall in a glitzy beaded gown, celestial headpiece and white cape.
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Maisie Williams
Image Credit: Invision Maisie Williams stuns in all black, a shimmering train and gravity-defying hair.
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Mary J. Blige
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Mary J. Blige shimmers in golden stars wearing a custom Nirvana gown from Dundas.
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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello make a contrasting pair in Michael Kors, Mendes in black leather and Cabello in sequined purple.
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Taika Waititi and Rita Ora
Image Credit: AP Taika Waititi and Rita Ora attend the Met Gala, Ora wearing a shimmery silver two-piece and De Beers jewelry.
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Finneas
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Finneas wears a striking red suit complete with a knitted, deep crimson mask.
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Megan Rapinoe
Image Credit: Invision Megan Rapinoe ties together her red, white and blue suit with a clutch cheekily reading “In Gay We Trust.”
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Adam Mosseri and Monica Mosseri
Image Credit: Invision Adam Mosseri and wife Monica Mosseri attend the Met Gala, Mosseri in a suit adored with orange and silver diamonds while Mosseri dons soft blue.
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Brooklyn United Marching Band
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Members of The Brooklyn United Marching Band decked in red, white and blue perform on the steps of the Met Gala.
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Kim Petras
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Kim Petras gives “horse girl” with a mane-like braid and patterned dress, the horse on her bodice a head-turning centerpiece.
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Carolyn B. Maloney
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney creates a statement with her brightly-colored ensemble, using her lace and satin dress to highlight the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Ella Emhoff
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Ella Emhoff turns heads in a bright red suit with swirling geometric cut-outs.
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Rachel Smith
Image Credit: Invision/AP Actress Rachel Smith shimmers in a fringed red-and-white mermaid cut gown.
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Tom Ford
Image Credit: Invision Tom Ford attends the Met Gala in a black velvet suit jacket highlighted with a white flower.
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose on the steps of the Met Gala, Peltz wearing bright Barbie pink.
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Eva Chen
Image Credit: Invision Eva Chen wears an A-line dress with checkered sleeves, opposing black-and-white with bright colored panels.
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Elliot Page
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Elliot Page arrives in a black suit and green boutonnière.
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Leon Bridges
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Leon Bridges channels his home state of Texas with a fringed suede suit jacket, white cowboy hat and starry black pants.
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Evan Mock
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Evan Mock brings an edge to the Met Gala with a suit studded with safety pins and a latex mask accented with a spiked metallic mohawk.
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Grimes
Image Credit: Invision A sword-wielding Grimes arrives at the Met Gala fitted with a futuristic black-dipped garment and a metallic mask.
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Grimes
Image Credit: Sipa USA via AP A sword-wielding Grimes arrives at the Met Gala fitted with a futuristic black-dipped garment and a metallic mask.
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Ben Platt
Image Credit: Invision Ben Platt makes his way West in a denim look inspired by American cowboys.
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Karlie Kloss
Image Credit: Invision Karlie Kloss arrives in bold red.
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Frank Ocean
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Frank Ocean matches lime green hair to his cheery green baby companion.
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Storm Reid
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Storm Reid complements baby pink with fierce burgundy, highlighted by a feathered train.
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Nikkie de Jager
Image Credit: Invision Social media star Nikkie de Jager pays tribute to trans activist Marsha P. Johnson in a cool blue mermaid gown adorned with flowers and a ribbon reading “Pay It No Mind,” all topped with an elegant floral headpiece.
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Anok Yai
Image Credit: Invision Anok Yai attends in a beaded black-and-silver gown and black feather boa.
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Mindy Kaling
Image Credit: Invision Mindy Kaling breathes elegance in a midnight blue satin gown.
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Cynthia Erivo
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Cynthia Erivo wears a slinky white two piece on the carpet of the Met Gala.
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Kacey Musgraves
Image Credit: Invision Kacey Musgraves embraces the equestrian in a Ralph Lauren ensemble complete with knee-high boots.
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Gemma Chan
Image Credit: Invision Gemma Chan highlights a scaled dress with a mint green train.
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J Balvin,Symone
Image Credit: Invision J Balvin and Symone make a dazzling pair, J Balvin in flower-studded suit and face mask while Symone is draped in gold.
