You Haven't Seen the Met Gala Until You've Witnessed These 17 Moments
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When they say, "Blink and you'll miss it!" they must be talking about the Met Gala. In a night of major stars in the year's most major designs, an iconic style moment can easily pass you by. Hey, they don't call it the Oscars of fashion for nothing!
Fortunately, our eyes don't rest when they're on red carpet watch. So we've gathered the must-see moments that will have you covered for all the water-cooler chatter (which we like to think is still a thing). From Rihanna's papal pearls to Katy Perry's flight of fancy, check out these 17 all-important style moments.
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When Rihanna Held Court
If there's one certainty at the Met Gala, it's that Rihanna will nail the theme. She nailed it and then some.
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When Kate Moss Went Dark
A far cry from angel wings, this Saint Laurent dress was the moodier side of feathers.
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When Rita Ora Redefined the Flower Crown
The star paired Prada with Lorraine Schwartz jewels for her gothic look. She had one of many memorable headpieces on the red carpet.
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When Kendall Jenner Introduced the Pant Train
This Off-White look taught us that you don't have to wear a gown to rock excess fabric.
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When Sarah Jessica Parker Went Full Golden Girl
The actress's Dolce & Gabbana look had us saying, "Thank you for being a fashion icon."
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Priyanka Chopra's Not-So-Little Red Riding Hood
Ralph Lauren's fluid design was a feast for the eyes.
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When Cara Delevingne Lampshaded
Why should the legs have all the fun? The Brit brought back the term with a Dior design.
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When Diane Kruger Rode the Train
In a night of many gowns, Prabal Gurung's flowed past the pack.
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Gigi Hadid's Broken Glass
The model shattered the competition in her transparent Versace design.
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When Mindy Kaling Reigned Supreme
The actress chose a vibrant jeweled crown to offset her white gown.
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Kate Bosworth's Madonna Moment
No, not that one! The actress appeared to have stepped out of a painting in Oscar de la Renta.
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Amal Clooney's Boss Entrance
The night's cohost got down to business in a stunning Richard Quinn combo with a face of Charlotte Tilbury makeup.
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When Kim Kardashian Was a Golden Goddess
Kim K. looked like an actual statue in her dripping golden gown.