From mirror selfies to Katy Perry’s burger costume, here’s a look back at 14 Met Gala moments the world will never forget.
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On the first Monday in May, Times Square appears unusually tranquil compared with the spectacle unfolding inside and around the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While many celebrities have climbed the Met Gala’s steps in fabulous – but safe – clothing choices, others view the event as the one night of the year where it is actually mandated to create total commotion.
As the world watches online, this performance element has got progressively wilder, with sofa spectators waiting for meme-worthy moments and viral talking-points. From bathroom mirror selfies to extravagant trains – remember Rihanna’s omelette dress? – to dramatic costume changes, the Met Gala is never short of drama. And so, as we wait to see what this year’s instalment has in store, keep reading to revisit some of the best Met Gala moments: from the 1970s to now.
That omelette dress
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Even people who don’t pay attention to the Met would recognize the radiant Guo Pei dress that Rihanna wore in 2015. Thanks, in part, to the many memes it inspired afterwards.
Zendaya’s fantastical Cinderella gown
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In 2019, Zendaya lit up the pink carpet in a Cinderella-inspired Tommy Hilfiger ballgown, complete with LED lights built into a voluminous skirt. Her stylist, Law Roach, was by her side in a matching blue suit, holding a wand.
Blake Lively’s tribute to NYC
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One of the best Met Gala moments to date was when Blake Lively interpreted 2022’s “Gilded Glamour” dress code with a transformative gown by Atelier Versace, inspired by landmarks of New York City. Halfway up the staircase, Lively untied a bow at the back of her dress to reveal a cascading copper and blue skirt, prompting a paparazzi frenzy on the sidelines.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Alexander McQueen in tartan
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