One of fashion’s biggest nights is back, and celebrities have brought out their very best looks for the affair.
Held in New York City, the theme, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” serves as the second iteration of the Costume Institute exhibition’s series focused on American style. The first part, titled “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” was last year’s theme.
In addition to this year’s theme, there is also an associated dress code: gilded glamour. This style of dress reflects the gilded age of New York that historically went from 1870 to 1890.
Ahead, see some of the most standout looks of the night.
Vanessa Hudgens
Hudgens wowed onlookers in a dark sheer Moschino gown. She paired the looks with a gorgeous updo that was accessorized with jewels.
La La Anthony
Anthony commanded attention in a ravishing ruby-toned ensemble designed by Laquan Smith.
Anna Wintour
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour arrived wearing a colorful two-piece embroidered set by Chanel. She finished the look with a tiara on top of her signature bob hair look.
Blake Lively
Lively was regal in a multi-colored Versace dress.
Janelle Monae
The singer dazzled in an extraordinary Ralph Lauren look paired with her signature red lipstick.
Tommy Dorfman
The “13 Reasons Why” actor posed on the carpet wearing a green Christopher Kane ensemble topped with a gilded tiara and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Kacey Musgraves
Musgraves donned a sparkling Prada look along with an updo and side-swept bangs.
Kaia Gerber
Gerber turned heads in a mesmerizing metallic Alexander McQueen dress along with Kwiat jewels.
Emma Stone
Stone re-wore her wedding dress designed by Louis Vuitton.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
The couple wowed in black and white Louis Vuitton ensembles and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Venus Williams
The tennis star was chic in a suited Chloé look.
Mindy Kaling
Kaling looked like a dream in a vibrant purple Prabal Gurung look.
Jon Batiste
Batiste was dapper in a clean-cut black tuxedo look.
Anderson Paak
The “Leave the Door Open” singer was a sight to see in a floral Gucci jacket and flared black pants.
Glenn Close
The award-winning actress wowed fans wearing a hot pink embroidered Valentino gown.
Hillary Clinton
The former POTUS returned to the Met Gala after 21 years wearing an Altuzarra look that included embroidered names of powerful historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Madeline Albright and more.
Alicia Keys
The singer wore a sparkling dress topped with a cape embroidered with a crystallized drawing of New York City buildings. The look was created by Ralph Lauren.
Sarah Jessica Parker
The “And Just Like That” actress captured the attention of many by wearing a voluminous black and white dress by Christopher John Rogers. Parker completed the look with a Phillip Treacy fascinator and Fred Leighton jewels.
Jack Harlow
The rapper opted for a chocolate brown Givenchy suit.
Chloe Grace Moretz
The actress was hard to miss in a chic military-style metallic jacket and white top and bottom
Winnie Harlow
Harlow stepped out in an Iris Van Herpen ensemble that she paired with a hard-to-miss headdress.
Billie Eilish
The singer wore an elegant Gucci look that included lace-trimmed sleeves and a fitted bustier top. She finished the look with a touch of Fred Leighton jewels.
Megan Thee Stallion
The “Savage” rapper struck gold and commanded attention in a textured Moschino gown.
Taylor Hill
Hill marveled onlookers wearing a blue Miss Sohee dress that included a beautifully embroidered train.
Kris Jenner
Jenner was hard to miss in a yellow Oscar De La Renta look and white gloves.
Chloe Bailey
The singer brought lots of glitz and glam to the carpet wearing a look from Area’s Spring/Summer 2022 Couture collection.
Ariana DeBose
The actress glided on the carpet wearing a black and gold midriff-bearing Moschino dress.
Nicola Coughlan
The “Bridgerton” star wore an extraordinary feathered pink and black gown designed by Richard Quinn.
Lori Harvey
Harvey wore an alluring black Michael Kors dress.
Teyana Taylor
Taylor wore a futuristic purple patterned look from Iris Van Herpen along with a beautiful headpiece.
Kim Kardashian
The reality star and businesswoman showed up wearing Marilyn Monroe’s famed “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress.
Nicki Minaj
The rapper posed for the cameras wearing a black Burberry look along with a leather baseball cap.
Lizzo
Lizzo made jaws drop in a gold embroidered Thom Browne cape.
Katy Perry
Completely different from many of her past looks, the singer wore an elegant sheer textured Oscar de la Renta dress.
Emily Ratajkowski
Ratajkowski posed for the cameras wearing a vintage Atelier Versace look paired with REZA jewels.
Gabrielle Union
The actress wore a dazzling Atelier Versace dress that featured a beautiful red floral piece at the center.
Gwen Stefani
Stefani wore a vibrant neon green Vera Wang two-piece cropped top and skirt along with matching gloves from Vera Wang.
Kerry Washington
The “Scandal” star smized and smiled in an alluring sheer black Tory Burch gown.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
The engaged couple wore black and white stylish looks by Thom Browne.
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