Undoubtedly fashion’s biggest night, The Met Gala has finally made its return with this year’s theme being “Gilded Glamour”. From mile-long trains to blinding sparkle, below, find some of the most memorable stars from this year’s first Monday in May.
Kim Kardashian in vintage Jean Louis
The same dress famously worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang “Happy Birthday” to JFK in 1962, the 60-year-old frock made an unforgettable appearance at the Met Gala when Kim Kardashian took it out for a spin. Paired with bleached hair and a faux-fur coat, Kardashian explained in an interview with Vogue the lengths she had to go in order to actually fit into the dress. “I would wear a sauna suit twice a day, run on the treadmill, completely cut out all sugar and all carbs, and just eat the cleanest veggies and protein. I didn’t starve myself, but I was so strict.” The businesswoman and reality star revealed later on in an interview with Lala Anthony that she had lost 16lbs in order to fit into the dress which she rented for the evening from Ripley’s Believe it or Not.
Blake Lively in Custom Atelier Versace
The Gossip Girl alum was a definite head-turner in her custom Atelier Versace gown that dramatically transformed on the red carpet. Crediting New York City architecture as the inspiration for her one-of-a-kind dress, she worked closely with Donatella Versace in the creation of the garment.
Emma Chamberlain in Louis Vuitton
A modern take on gilded glamour, Emma Chamberlain definitely made her second Met Gala appearance another memorable one. Dressed in Louis Vuitton whom she also wore to last year’s ball, Cartier’s newest ambassador donned a cropped cream ruffled top, paired with a long white maxi skirt.
Kaia Gerber in Alexander McQueen
Also making her sophomore appearance at the Met Gala, Kaia Gerber made a statement in her Alexander McQueen dress. Dripping of intricate silver beading and delicate lace, the look was tied together with voluminous curls and delicate barrettes as a final touch.
Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent
Mrs. Bieber rode solo yesterday as she made her way through the Met steps in a Saint Laurent number inspired by Jerry Hall. A fairly muted ensemble amidst much extravagance, she explained in an interview with Emma Chamberlain that she wanted something effortless while doing her best to stay on theme.
Billie Eilish in Gucci
If anyone did their homework, it’s definitely Billie Eilish. The 20-year-old singer once known for her dark, relaxed style, made an unforgettable statement at the Met in a custom Gucci dress. Considerably one of the evening’s most in-theme looks, the dress featured a waist-cinching, champagne-coloured corset, green lace sleeves, and a periwinkle flower at the top of the bodice to finish it all off.
Khloé Kardashian in Moschino
For her very first Met Gala appearance, Khloé Kardashian arrived in a gold Moschino piece paired with black satin gloves and a ruffled sleeve. A custom piece, the Good American founder shared to her 29.9 million Twitter followers how quickly her dress was created, revealing “Jeremy Scott designed my dress in about 10 days.”.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker in Thom Browne
Another member of the Kar-Jenner clan made their Met Gala debut yesterday, and it was none other than Kourtney Kardashian alongside rockstar fiancé Travis Barker. Dressed in a deconstructed Thom Brown skirt and top, the Poosh founder walked side-by-side Barker who rocked a high-fashion tux with a matching skirt.
Bella Hadid in Burberry
A gothic take on this year’s theme, Bella Hadid walked the carpet in Burberry by Riccardo Tisci, showing off her lace stockings through her draped skirt’s slit that was paired with a leather bodice. The supermodel, who attended her first Met ball back in 2015, tied the look together with a simple side-braid and muted make-up.
Dakota Johnson in Gucci
The Fifty Shades of Grey star didn’t disappoint this year as she walked the carpet in Gucci. In a sultry catsuit dripping in black and silver beading, the actress paired the look with a smokey make-up look.
Kylie Jenner in Off-White
One of the evening’s most talked-about looks, Kylie Jenner honored the late Virgil Abloh with her Met Gala look. In an Instagram post, the youngest Jenner shared “Virgil and I were supposed to go to the Met together before it got postponed in 2020. To celebrate V tonight and his incredible legacy truly means the world to me. I’m humbled to wear this dress and honor my talented beautiful friend. we felt you tonight Virgil and love you forever .”
Olivia Rodrigo in Versace
Now her second Met Ball, Olivia Rodrigo was a vision in purple in this ethereal Versace number. Reminiscent of Greek sea nymphs with her voluminous wavy hair topped with butterflies, and even a dash of 70’s disco-glam with her smokey eye make-up, the “good 4 u” singer paired the look with lavender gloves and platform heels.
Alicia Keys in Ralph Lauren
In case you wanted to ask Alicia Keys what city she wrote one of her songs about, you could take a look at the back of her Met Gala look to find out. The Grammy Singer, who was accompanied by her husband, made her way through the Met steps in an intricate Ralph Lauren look. A floor-length gown topped off with a cape, it featured the New York City skyline which was later revealed to have been made up of over 200,000 crystals.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Christopher John Rogers
If it involves fashion, a red carpet, and New York City, you’ll probably find SJP there. The Sex and The City alum made her return to the Met ball after skipping it last year in a Christopher John Rogers gown. Paying homage to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley who was the very first black female fashion designer in the White House, Parker tapped milliner Phillip Treacey to finish off her look.
Gigi Hadid in Versace
One of the event’s most awaited guests, Gigi Hadid made an entrance in her Versace look which featured a bright red corset top and an extravagant puffer jacket. The supermodel also matched the make-up with her look, opting for a bold lip and slicked-back hair.
Megan Thee Stallion & Jeremy Scott in Moschino
Megan Thee Stallion arrived hand-in-hand with Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott in a gold feather look. The 27-year-old Grammy Award winner wowed in her sultry Moschino dress that featured cut-outs and a high slit as she posed with Scott.
Cardi B in Versace
Cardi B always knows how to make an entrance, and for this year’s Met Gala, she definitely made an unforgettable one in celebrity-favourite Versace. One out of the many stars they dressed that night, the Grammy-winning rapper was decked out in gold from head-to-toe and paired the show-stopping piece with matching gold gloves.
Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade
Dressed in a plunging silver number with a feathered train, and a large red flower embellishment around the waist, Gabrielle Union made one hell of an entrance at this year’s Met ball alongside Basketball superstar Dwyane Wade, both dressed in Atelier Versace. Both red carpet veterans, the two found deeper meaning in this year’s theme. In a live stream with Vogue, Union shared “When you think about the Gilded Age and Black and brown people in this country, this country is built off of our backs, our blood, sweat, and tears. So we added these red crystals to represent the blood spilled during the accumulation of gross wealth by a few during the Gilded Age, off of the backs of Black people and people of color in this country,”. Popsugar also revealed that Union’s dress was an ode to Diahann Carroll who Union credited as “a symbol of opulence and if you will, a gilded glamour.”
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton
The Bad Times at the El Royale actress took a more sustainable route when dressing for the Met Gala this year, sharing that her bespoke headpiece was made out of upcycled materials. Dressed in Louis Vuitton, the British actress graced the carpet in a refreshing lace white number accessorized with gold jewels and a petite Louis Vuitton purse.
Gemma Chan in Louis Vuitton
A memorable homage to the gilded age, Crazy Rich Asians star Gemma Chan made her way to the Met Gala this year in Louis Vuitton. Definitely one to watch by many avid viewers of the esteemed ball, she donned a boxy silhouette and wavy hair for that evening, perfectly encapsulating the theme.
