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65 of the wildest looks in Met Gala history

Rihanna at the 2018 Met Gala, Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala, and Jared Leto at the 2023 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images/Marleen Moise/Getty Images/Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDaring, wild, and over-the-top designs are key to Met Gala fashion.Stars like Jared Leto, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian are known for fully embracing the theme.In 2023, Leto arrived at the Met in a full-body catsuit in homage to Karl Lagerfeld's cat.The Met Gala is one of the wildest fashion events of the year thanks to its elaborate themes and dress codes.With the freedom of interpretation, stars have arrived at the exclusive, multimillion-dollar event in everything from handmade tank tops to elaborate jeweled gowns and even a chandelier.Ahead of this year's Met Gala on Monday, here's a look back at 65 of the most outrageous looks celebrities have worn to fashion's biggest night.In 1999, Liv Tyler and Stella McCartney wore handmade "Rock Royalty" tank tops to the "Rock Style"-themed Met Gala.Liv Tyler and Stella McCartney at the 1999 Met Gala.Mitchell Gerber/Contributor/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images"It wasn't really appropriate that we wore those shirts. Officially, we weren't following the honors of the dress code," Tyler told Vogue in 2020.Still, as the daughters of famous rock stars Steven Tyler and Paul McCartney, the pair's "Rock Royalty" tank tops unintentionally created an iconic moment in pop culture."It was an amazing thing, in a way. We were just being ourselves," Tyler added.Embracing 2004's 18th-century theme, Amber Valletta showed up wearing Maggie Norris Couture.Amber Valletta at the "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century" Met Gala in 2004.Evan Agostini/Getty Images EntertainmentShe even had her hair styled to fit the theme.Karolina Kurkova attended the 2005 ball in a floor-length white gown, taking her adoration for Coco Chanel to another level.Karolina Kurkova at the Met Gala in May 2005.Evan Agostini/Getty Images EntertainmentThe theme was "The House of Chanel," and Kurkova's gown featured the words "I love you" across the bottom.Charlize Theron hit the red carpet in 2006 wearing a beautiful burgundy gown by Christian Dior.Charlize Theron and John Galliano at the "Anglomania" Met Gala in May 2006.Larry Kramer/Getty Images EntertainmentShe took John Galliano, the creative director at the time, as her date.Sarah Jessica Parker was draped in plaid alongside her date, designer Alexander McQueen, in 2006.Sarah Jessica Parker and Alexander McQueen at the "Anglomania" Met Gala in May 2006.Evan Agostini/Getty Images EntertainmentShe's always one to take a risk in the name of fashion.Style queen Daphne Guinness paid tribute to her late friend Alexander McQueen in 2011.Daphne Guinness at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Met Gala in May 2011.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentMcQueen died in February 2010, and the 2011 Met Gala theme, "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty," was chosen to honor his legacy.Guinness wore a dramatic feathery frock from the designer's Spring 2011 collection.Supermodel Naomi Campbell also paid tribute to McQueen that year by wearing one of his designs.Naomi Campbell at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Met Gala in May 2011.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentThe gown featured feather-like tassels on the skirt and bodice.Serena Williams attended the Met Gala in a feathered white Oscar de la Renta ball gown that same year.Serena Williams at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Met Gala in May 2011.Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images EntertainmentShe paired it with a dramatic silver headpiece.Also present at 2011's tribute to Alexander McQueen was Christina Ricci.Christina Ricci at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" in May 2011.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentShe went for a gothic romantic look by Zac Posen.In 2013, Madonna sported a black bob and a Givenchy by Ricardo Tisci ensemble for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" theme.Madonna at the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" Met Gala in May 2013.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images EntertainmentHer pink pumps added a nice pop of color.Nicole Richie also embraced the punk theme by dyeing her hair this ghostly silver-gray color.Nicole Richie at the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" Met Gala in May 2013.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images EntertainmentTopshop designed her white floral dress.Kim Kardashian and Kanye West caused a conversation at the Met Gala in 2013.Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" Met Gala in May 2013.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images EntertainmentKardashian hit the red carpet in a floral gown with a thigh-high slit while eight months pregnant with her first child, North.Still, Miley Cyrus really made a statement that year in this fishnet dress designed by Marc Jacobs.Miley Cyrus at the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" Met Gala in May 2013.Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images EntertainmentShe also rocked a spiky 'do to complement the theme.Lupita Nyong'o made several best-dressed lists in 2014 thanks to this emerald-green Prada dress.Lupita Nyong'o at the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Met Gala in May 2014.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images EntertainmentThe dress had a flapper-inspired design.In 2015, Rihanna won the red carpet (and unintentionally became a meme) with this bright-yellow, fur-trimmed cape designed by Guo Pei.Rihanna at the "China: Through the Looking Glass" Met Gala in May 2015.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe look helped establish her status as the undisputed queen of the Met Gala.Beyoncé left little to the imagination when she wore this see-through Givenchy gown to the Met Gala in 2015.Beyoncé at the "China: Through the Looking Glass" Met Gala in May 2015.Neilson Barnhard/Getty Images EntertainmentIt was definitely a daring choice that instantly became iconic.Jennifer Lopez chose a sheer Versace gown when she attended that year.Donatella Versace and Jennifer Lopez pose on the red carpet at the 2015 Met Gala.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Contributor/FilmMagicThe gown featured red jeweled accents applied to look like a fiery dragon.Solange Knowles looked like an optical illusion in her circle dress in 2015.Solange Knowles at the "China: Through the Looking Glass" Met Gala in May 2015.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentGiles designed the stunning dress.Kim Kardashian and Kanye West wore matching metallic silver Balmain ensembles in May 2016.Kim Kardashian-West and Kanye West at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentWest even wore silver contacts to match his jacket, while Kardashian completed her look by lightening her eyebrows.Beyoncé wowed the crowd with another Givenchy gown in 2016. This one was made with latex material and featured pearl embellishments.Beyoncé at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentThe star had released her sixth album, "Lemonade," just a week before the Met that year.Solange dressed head to toe in a lemon-yellow ensemble by David Laport.Solange Knowles at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images EntertainmentShe completed the look with yellow latex leggings.When it comes to making fashion statements, Madonna didn't disappoint at the Met Gala in 2016.Madonna at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentHere she is in a sheer black Givenchy dress.Lupita Nyong'o took another risk in 2016, wearing a shimmery, mint-green Calvin Klein gown.Lupita Nyong'o at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentShe paired it with a gravity-defying natural hairstyle.Leave it to Lady Gaga to show up in a fierce Versace ensemble complete with a leotard and a cropped metallic jacket.Lady Gaga at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentShe finished her 2016 look with a pair of sky-high platform boots.Rita Ora wore this feathered frock designed by Vera Wang in 2016.Rita Ora at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentShe seemed to be channeling her inner "Black Swan."Claire Danes was glowing (literally) in 2016 thanks to this glow-in-the-dark ball gown by Zac Posen.Claire Danes at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentThe light-blue dress appeared to be inspired by Cinderella.Zoe Kravitz walked the red carpet in 2016 in a dress with a giant bow on the back.Zoe Kravitz at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Larry Busacca/Getty Images EntertainmentShe paired it with a lace mask for dramatic effect.Katy Perry made heads turn in 2016 in this black Prada gown with gold embellishments.Katy Perry at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images EntertainmentShe paired the look with matching dark makeup and hair.She then arrived looking like an actual angel with oversized wings by Versace in 2018.Katy Perry at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesShe paired the wings with a gold minidress and thigh-high gold boots.Rihanna wowed everyone yet again in 2018 with a Margiela ensemble that seemed to be inspired by the pope.Rihanna at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesShe wore a high-low skirt, plenty of jewelry, and an attention-commanding headpiece.Solange's gown by Iris van Herpen featured one of the most elaborate structural designs of the 2018 event.Solange at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesShe paired the look with black latex thigh-highs and shoes.Frances McDormand had one of the most head-turning looks on the red carpet.Frances McDormand at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Jamie McCarthy / GettyThe headpiece was a daring choice, but her Valentino ensemble ultimately became one of the most memorable looks of the evening.Greta Gerwig then took the 2018 theme and ran with it with this nun-inspired design by The Row.Greta Gerwig at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesShe was one of a few celebrities to take a literal approach to the theme.Jared Leto also opted for a literal interpretation of 2018's theme.Jared Leto at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesHis outfit sparked a lot of conversation on Twitter.Sarah Jessica Parker also had one of the most elaborate looks of the evening with a Nativity scene as her headpiece.Sarah Jessica Parker at the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" Met Gala in May 2018.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesShe always nails the theme of the Met Gala, and that year was no exception.Lady Gaga arrived at the 2019 Met Gala in a sweeping pink gown by Brandon Maxwell.Lady Gaga at the 2019 Met Gala.APShe later revealed three other ensembles underneath through a 16-minute entrance routine that perfectly embodied the theme, "Camp: Notes on Fashion."Katy Perry lit up the pink carpet in a chandelier-inspired look in 2019.Katy Perry at the 2019 Met Gala.Charles Sykes/Invision/APShe was surrounded by working light bulbs around the skirt and on the headpiece.At the 2019 Met Gala, Billy Porter wore a golden ensemble by The Blonds.Billy Porter at the 2019 Met Gala.Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesHe was first carried down the pink carpet with six men in matching ensembles. Porter then stepped down to reveal an eye-catching pair of wings attached to his arms.Cardi B stole the show with a flowing red train in 2019.Cardi B at the 2019 Met Gala.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesHer puffy gown featured feathered detailing at the edge of its dramatic train.In 2019, Janelle Monáe arrived in a showstopping ensemble by Christian Siriano.Janelle Monáe at the 2019 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesHer head-turning dress featured a blinking eye mechanism at the bodice, which she paired with several top hats. Priyanka Chopra opted for a semi-sheer design with a crown-like headpiece in 2019.Priyanka Chopra at the 2019 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty ImagesHer gown flowed out thanks to multicolored feathers.Yara Shahidi went with a custom Prada ensemble for the 2019 Met Gala.Yara Shahidi at the 2019 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesShe paired her swimsuit-style bodysuit with embellished tights and a feathered black coat.Stella Maxwell wore a daring sheer design in 2019.Stella Maxwell at the 2019 Met Gala.Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesHer dress featured an abundance of strategically placed silver stars.In 2019, Cara Delevingne brought a touch of rainbow color to the carpet.Cara Delevingne at the 2019 Met Gala.Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesHer platform heels were embellished with Swarovski crystals.Emily Ratajkowski turned heads in a daring ethereal design in 2019.Emily Ratajkowski at the 2019 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty ImagesHer headpiece was shaped like wings that framed each side of her face.The frills on Céline Dion's shimmery dress were hard to miss in 2019.Céline Dion at the 2019 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesThe singer wore an Oscar de la Renta dress to the Met Gala that year. Jared Leto carried a replica of his head as an accessory in 2019.Jared Leto at the 2019 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesAlessandro Michele, Gucci's creative director at the time, dressed the actor in a Victorian-esque scarlet gown covered in jewels.The outfit was a nod to Gucci's Autumn/Winter 2018 runway show, which featured models carrying their own heads. Tiffany Haddish's zebra-print suit was a bold look.Tiffany Haddish at the 2019 Met Gala.Evan Agostini/Invision/APThe comedian and actor was photographed in a Michael Kors flared-leg pantsuit and matching hat designed by Stephen Jones. W Magazine reported that the look comprised 57,000 sequins — 17,000 on the jacket and 40,000 on the pants. Michael Urie wore two different looks at once in 2019.Michael Urie at the 2019 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe actor wore a half-tux, half-gown outfit designed by Christian Siriano."Christian Siriano is a genius," he told Page Six then. "And his staff and he made it so impeccably that it was comfortable. I had a high heel that was the same height as a Doc boot, it was brilliant. And I could pee!"Dan Levy's custom JW Anderson look for the 2021 event had many hidden details.Dan Levy at the 2021 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe custom outfit featured a map that was formed in the shape of two men kissing.Levy told Vanity Fair that his look was a celebration of queer love inspired by the late artist and AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.The look featured oversize sleeves, pants with a map pattern, and black boots with gold details and flowers. He completed the look with Cartier jewelry. Lil Nas X made an entrance at the 2021 Met Gala by wearing three Versace looks.Lil Nas X at the 2021 Met Gala.John Shearer / Contributor / Mike Coppola / Staff / Getty ImagesLil Nas X arrived at his first-ever Met Gala in a gold Atelier Versace velvet cape. It had oversize shoulder pads and a collar.He then removed the cape to reveal golden body armor underneath. It had spikes on the shoulders, the Versace crest on the neckline, and sculpted abs.Finally, before he went inside, Lil Nas X took off the armor to reveal a brown bodysuit covered in crystals. He paired it with a Versace choker. Kim Kardashian attended the 2021 Met Gala covered in head-to-toe black.Kim Kardashian at the 2021 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesKardashian said on Instagram that her inspiration for the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion"-themed gala was a T-shirt. She arrived in a Balenciaga bodysuit that completely covered her. Two trains flowed out of the back of her dress, as did her 75-inch ponytail.Frank Ocean made a bold choice at the 2021 gala by arriving with a robot baby in his arms.Frank Ocean at the 2021 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueThe singer kept it simple in a black suede, three-piece Prada suit with a white T-shirt.Ocean's robotic baby was dressed in a onesie from Homer, the jewelry brand Ocean founded. It could move, making it seem almost lifelike. Rihanna wore an over-the-top, all-black Balenciaga look.Rihanna at the 2021 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesRihanna was among the last stars to arrive at the gala, but she brought the drama with this look. Balenciaga's creative director, Demna Gvasalia, designed her all-black coatdress. She paired it with a beanie, a crystal headpiece, and custom-made Maria Tash earrings. A$AP Rocky followed his partner Rihanna's lead in this quilt-like ERL look.A$AP Rocky at the 2021 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe rapper wore a look from the designer's spring 2022 collection. Underneath the quilt, A$AP Rocky had a black suit that matched Rihanna's Balenciaga ensemble. Megan Fox stole the show at the gala in a red Dundas gown with criss-cross cutouts and a high slit.Megan Fox at the 2021 Met Gala.Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe actor wore the custom design with satin platform sandals and a long train.Fox told Vogue that her look was inspired by Bram Stoker's "Dracula.""I think the inspiration, like the color — I wanted a dress that I had seen in Bram Stoker's 'Dracula,'" she said. "I'm very into gothic things and vampires and such."Grimes accessorized her Iris van Herpen dress with a sword.Grimes at the 2021 Met Gala.Taylor Hill/WireImageThe Canadian musician told Vogue that her look was inspired by Frank Herbert's novel "Dune." The chrome mask she's wearing is actually an original prop from David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of the book. In 2022, Kim Kardashian caused one of the biggest controversies in recent Met Gala history by wearing a dress that belonged to Marilyn Monroe.Kim Kardashian at the 2022 Met Gala.Gotham/Contributor/Getty ImagesMonroe famously wore the dress to perform "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" in 1962, and the internet had plenty to say when Kardashian arrived in the iconic look.Jared Leto took 2023's theme, "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," literally.Jared Leto at the 2023 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Staff/Getty Images for Karl LagerfeldLeto's look was inspired by the late designer's cat, Choupette.Leto wasn't the only one to take inspiration from Choupette. Doja Cat appeared in her own feline outfit.Doja Cat at the 2023 Met Gala.Jeff Kravitz/Contributor/FilmMagicThe rapper and singer remained committed to her character, causing an awkward moment with Vogue red-carpet correspondent Emma Chamberlain when she replied to questions with meows instead of words.Bad Bunny embodied a charming prince with a custom look featuring horse-feet shoes in 2024.Bad Bunny at the 2024 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueThe Puerto Rican popstar, who served as cochair of the event in 2024, wore a custom Maison Margiela Artisanal ensemble inspired by fairytale princes and their horses.Zendaya brought all the fairytale drama in 2024.Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala.Neilson Barnard/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueAlso wearing a custom Maison Margiela look, Zendaya arrived in a blue and emerald dress inspired by fictitious villains. That year, the Met Gala theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."Lana del Rey became a veiled wall of thorns.Lana del Rey at the 2024 Met Gala.Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesThe singer arrived at the event wearing a custom Alexander McQueen gown completed by a dramatic veil inspired by the Sleeping Beauty tale.Tyla wore an immovable sand piece. She needed to be carried up the infamous gala stairs.Tyla at the 2024 Met Gala.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAt her first Met Gala, Tyla wore a form-fitting, sculpted Balmain piece made of sand. It adhered to the year's theme and its connection to time. A sand-filled hourglass accessorized the piece.The sculpted piece was solid and immovable, so the singer had to be carried up the stairs at the event.Mindy Kaling arrived in a sculptural floral-inspired dress.Mindy Kaling at the 2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/WireImageThe actor and screenwriter wore a piece by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. The caped gown, called "The Melting Flower of Time," was inspired by the passage of time through the death of a flower, which is referenced by the gown's delicate layers.Read the original article on Business Insider

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