The Met Gala, known as fashion’s biggest night, is a fund-raising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Held annually on the first Monday of May, it gathers stars, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts from around the world for an invitation-only event. This year’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” promises to be as captivating as ever.
As anticipation builds for this year’s event on May 6, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most unique looks that have graced the Met Gala red carpet over the years.
Madonna made a statement in 2009 with her Louis Vuitton midnight blue mini dress and thigh-high black leather boots.
Rihanna turned heads in 2015 with her yellow embroidered fur-trimmed cape and golden tiara.
Lady Gaga stunned in 2016 with her metallic sleek bikini, leotard jacket, and leather platform boots.
Katy Perry embodied the theme of “Heavenly Bodies” in 2018 with her Versace golden short dress and massive feathered angel wings.
Kim Kardashian went avant-garde in 2021 with her all-black ensemble, face covered, and a long black train.
