The Met Gala, also known as the Met Ball, is an annual fundraising event that brings together the biggest names in the entertainment, fashion, and art industries. Held on the first Monday in May, this star-studded event has become a highly anticipated affair, with fans eagerly waiting to see the iconic looks that grace the red carpet.
For those of us in the UK, the first Tuesday in May is spent scrolling through social media, admiring and judging the A-list guests’ fashion choices. And with this year’s event just around the corner, co-chaired by Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams, the excitement is at an all-time high. This year’s theme, “tailored for you,” pays homage to the upcoming exhibit at the Met, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
As we eagerly await the 2021 Met Gala, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most iconic looks from previous years. From glamorous to outrageous, these looks have left a lasting impression on the fashion world and continue to inspire us.
Rihanna (2015 – China: Through The Looking Glass)
The queen of the Met Gala, Rihanna, has graced the red carpet with her presence multiple times, and each time she has left us in awe. In 2015, she stole the show with her stunning yellow gown designed by Chinese designer Guo Pei. The intricate embroidery and dramatic train made her look like a modern-day princess.
Doja Cat (2023 – Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty)
Doja Cat made her Met Gala debut in 2023, and she did not disappoint. The rapper and singer paid tribute to the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld with her bold and edgy look. She wore a black and white ensemble, complete with a feathered headpiece, and looked like a work of art.
Blake Lively (2022 – In America: An Anthology Of Fashion)
Blake Lively has always been a fashion icon, and her appearance at the 2022 Met Gala was no exception. She stunned in a red and gold Versace gown, inspired by the American flag. The intricate beading and feather details made her look like a modern-day goddess.
Jared Leto (2019 – Camp: Notes On Fashion)
Jared Leto is known for his bold and daring fashion choices, and his 2019 Met Gala look was no different. He arrived on the red carpet carrying a replica of his own head, wearing a red Gucci gown. His look perfectly embodied the theme of the year, “Camp: Notes On Fashion.”
Zendaya (2018 – Heavenly Bodies: Fashion And The Catholic Imagination)
Zendaya has become a regular at the Met Gala, and each year she brings her A-game. In 2018, she stunned in a Joan of Arc-inspired Versace gown, complete with a chainmail headpiece. Her look perfectly embodied the theme of the year, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion And The Catholic Imagination.”
Kim Kardashian (2021 – In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion)
Love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian always makes a statement at the Met Gala. In 2021, she arrived in a head-to-toe black Balenciaga ensemble, complete with a face mask. Her look sparked many conversations and perfectly embodied the theme of the year, “In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion.”
Madonna (2013 – Punk: Chaos To Couture)
Madonna has always been a fashion icon, and her appearance at the 2013 Met Gala was no exception. She arrived in a Givenchy ensemble, complete with a studded jacket and fishnet stockings, perfectly embodying the theme of the year, “Punk: Chaos To Couture.”
Chadwick Boseman (2018 – Heavenly Bodies: Fashion And The Catholic Imagination)
The late Chadwick Boseman made his Met Gala debut in 2018, and he did not disappoint. He arrived in a white Versace suit, complete with a cape adorned with gold crosses. His look perfectly embodied the theme of the year, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion And The Catholic Imagination.”
Cher (1974 – Romantic And Glamorous Hollywood Design)
Cher has always been a fashion icon, and her appearance at the 1974 Met Gala is still talked about today. She arrived
