Met Gala: the most iconic looks of all time

From Rihanna, to Beyoncé to Kim K do you remember these fashion moments? 

The first Monday in May is usually one of the highlights of the fashion year – the Met Gala. But this year, with coronavirus restrictions in place, organisers “indefinitely postponed” the event in order to follow guidelines set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US.

The theme of the exhibition this year was set to be ‘About Time’ and speaking to Vogue, the museums curator, Andrew Bolton explained that themes of time, history and gender would be explored.

Over the years we have witnessed some of fashion’s most recognised outfits at the Met Gala: Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee McQueen in head to toe tartan punk, Rihanna’s ode to Rei Kawakubo’s Comme Des Garcons and Kim Kardashian’s dress that spun a thousand ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ memes to name just a few.

Instead of dwelling on what we’re missing this year Stylist has decided to take a look back at the best of the Met Gala red carpet looks of all time.

• Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee McQueen

  In celebration of his Scottish roots designer Alexander McQueen dressed Sarah Jessica Parker for 2006 Met Gala in swathes of tartan. 

• Rihanna

  There is no one that commits to the Met Gala themes like Rihanna, and no one that executes them with such levels of drama. 

• Lena Waithe

  If you can’t make a political statement with your choice of clothes at the Met Gala, then when can you? 

• Lady Gaga

  Lady Gaga’s entrance to the 2019 Met Gala was almost as dramatic as her Brandon Maxwell dress, almost. Her 16 minute red-carpet performance involved 4 different iterations of her outfit; the shocking pink cape was removed to reveal a black strapless bustier gown. Which was then unfastened to show off a pink fitted gown, and when this was shed an embellished bra and knickers was revealed to be the final look.

• Beyoncé

  Bringing a whole new meaning to the ‘naked’ dress, Beyoncé’s Givenchy creation was a glittering Met Gala moment. And we haven’t even started on the hair. 

• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

  Forever the most stylish twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley took on vintage John Galliano for Dior as their 2015 Met Gala look. 

• Bell Hadid

  In a sea of gowns there is the occasional red carpet rebel. In 2018 Bella Hadid stood out from the crowd wearing an Alexander Wang bodysuit.

• Ariana Grande

  2018’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ theme was one of the Met’s best in terms of dedication to the theme, as Ariana Grande demonstrates here in her etheral Vera Wang gown. 

• Cara Delevingne

  The supermodel used the 2017 Met Gala as her platform to debut her now famous shaved head, and this epic Chanel metallic trouser suit. 

• Naomi Campbell

  Taking centre stage in a sparkling Versace column gown, Naomi Campbell proves she is totally timeless when it comes to red carpet style. 

• Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik

  The icon in this image actually isn’t Gigi Hadid’s custom Tommy Hilfiger dress, but Zayn’s bionic metal arms. 

• Diana Ross

  Long before Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Beyonce were stealing the show at the Met Gala, Diana Ross lead the way in layers of tiered feathers.

• Frances McDormand

  Perhaps the most unexpected show-stealer came in the form of Frances McDormand’s incredible Valentino outfit from 2018’s Met Gala. The headpiece alone deserves a moment in the red carpet hall of fame. 

• Cardi B

  Speaking of incredible headwear, Cardi B’s Moschino number proved you can never have enough embellishment in one look. 

• Princess Diana

  In 1996 Princess Diana made a surprise appearance at the Met Gala in John Galliano for Dior (a mere few weeks after her debuted his collection for the brand). We are still on the hunt for a slip dress this good. 

• Blake Lively

  Coming in at a staggering 600 hours to make, Blake Lively’s Versace gown has a little Game of Thrones vibe to it, don’t you think? 

• Kate Moss

  Leave it to supermodel, Kate Moss, to win the red carpet in a draped piece of lamé (granted it’s Marc Jacobs) and a matching turban. No wonder she took a long hiatus after this look. 

• Lady Gaga

  Even with no trousers, Lady Gaga still takes on ‘icon’ status. 

• Katy Perry

  Katy Perry goes hell for leather with the ‘Heavenly Bodies’ theme (but we do feel sorry for whoever had to sit next to her at dinner). 

• Kim Kardashian

  Head to toe florals courtesy of Givenchy, made Kim Kardashian the most talked about attendee at the 2013 Met Gala. 

• Lupita Nyong’o

  This is what a real life mermaid looks like. Fact. 

• Cher

  Before J.Lo, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian embraced the sheer, barely there dress on the Met Gala steps, Cher was stepping out in this Bob Mackie creation.

• Solange

  Much like Rihanna, Solange really commits to her Met Gala looks- like rocking a halo behind a du-rag whilst wearing latex Iris Van Herpen. 

• Zendaya

  Actor, Zendaya, ensured all eyes remembered her magical look from the 2017 Met Gala. Opting for a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda floral gown and blown out natural hair. 

• Rihanna

  One more Rihanna, because she really is the reigning Met Gala queen. 

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