See The Best Met Gala Dresses of All Time

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See The Best Met Gala Dresses of All Time

The 2022 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala (A.K.A. the Met Gala) is set to kick off on Monday, May 2. So to celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of the best fashion moment in the event's history. And oh man, are there some good ones. [ami-related id="6980" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/the-met-gala-red-carpet-through-the-years-w480241/" title="The Met Gala’s Theme and Style Evolution Through the Years" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/A-Look-Back-at-the-Most-Dramatic-Met-Gala-Themes-of-All-Time-1.jpg"] With this year's theme being "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," we're expecting to see lots of fun and creative looks. Hosted by Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda, it's sure to be a Met Gala for the books. The co-chairs will be joined by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, designer Tom Ford and Adam Mosseri. One epic year was 2018's "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination" theme, which showcased some of the biggest, most memorable moments in the gala's history. How could we forget Rihanna's pope-inspired showstopper? Or Priyanka Chopra's caped Ralph Lauren gown? Those haven't been the only buzzy fashion choices over the years. There was Cher's 1985 sparkly sheer gown, Beyonce's 2012 Givenchy feathered train and Sarah Jessica Parker's custom H&M number in 2015. How the celebs in attendance will interpret camp? We'll just have to wait to see! But in the meantime, we invite you to take a trip down memory lane of Met Galas past. From Taylor Swift’s iconic 2016 punk makeover to Lupita Nyong’o’s stunning flapper dress in 2014, there have been oodles of chic and seriously outrageous moments to inspire us. Keep scrolling to see some of the best dresses ever won at the Super Bowl of fashion!

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See The Best Met Gala Dresses of All Time

The 2022 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala (A.K.A. the Met Gala) is set to kick off on Monday, May 2. So to celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of the best fashion moment in the event's history. And oh man, are there some good ones. [ami-related id="6980" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/the-met-gala-red-carpet-through-the-years-w480241/" title="The Met Gala’s Theme and Style Evolution Through the Years" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/A-Look-Back-at-the-Most-Dramatic-Met-Gala-Themes-of-All-Time-1.jpg"] With this year's theme being "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," we're expecting to see lots of fun and creative looks. Hosted by Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda, it's sure to be a Met Gala for the books. The co-chairs will be joined by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, designer Tom Ford and Adam Mosseri. One epic year was 2018's "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination" theme, which showcased some of the biggest, most memorable moments in the gala's history. How could we forget Rihanna's pope-inspired showstopper? Or Priyanka Chopra's caped Ralph Lauren gown? Those haven't been the only buzzy fashion choices over the years. There was Cher's 1985 sparkly sheer gown, Beyonce's 2012 Givenchy feathered train and Sarah Jessica Parker's custom H&M number in 2015. How the celebs in attendance will interpret camp? We'll just have to wait to see! But in the meantime, we invite you to take a trip down memory lane of Met Galas past. From Taylor Swift’s iconic 2016 punk makeover to Lupita Nyong’o’s stunning flapper dress in 2014, there have been oodles of chic and seriously outrageous moments to inspire us. Keep scrolling to see some of the best dresses ever won at the Super Bowl of fashion!

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Jessica Chastain, 2022

Lady in red! The Zero Dark Thirty actress perfectly embodied the Gilded Age and gave a nod to Hollywood glitz and glam in a custom red Gucci gown. She topped off the elegant look with Gucci High jewelry.

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Kim Kardashian, 2022

The Skims founder embodied Marilyn Monroe at the gala as she stepped out in the 1962 Bob Mackie gown that the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes actress famously wore to sing “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy. Kardashian revealed she lost 16 pounds in three weeks to squeeze into the vintage frock.

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Jodie Tuner-Smith, 2022

The English actress’ custom Gucci dress with Gucci High jewelry gave off major Great Gatsby vibes with its frills and fringe — making it Gilded Age approved.

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Billie Eilish, 2022

Is she the only one that got it right? Billie Eilish slayed the Gilded Age theme when she donned a custom upcycled Gucci dress and vegan Gucci shoes with jewelry from Fred Leighton at the 2022 Met Gala. 

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Blake Lively, 2022

Earning her place as co-chair, Blake Lively stunned in a dusty metallic rose Atelier Versace gown with a matching tiara. The Gossip Girl alum then flipped her dress tails halfway through the carpet to reveal a glitter pale blue gown with custom jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz and shoes by Christian Louboutin. The actress called her look an "homage to New York City" to match the Gilded Age 2022 Met Gala theme.

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Billie Eilish, 2021

The hitmaker looked breathtaking in a voluminous vintage-inspired Oscar de la Renta ball gown featuring a dramatic train.

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Janelle Monáe, 2019

The singer's 2019 Met Gala ensemble was positively iconic. She debuted a Christian Siriano gown adorned with a deconstructed face featuring an actual blinking eye. Her accessories included Hanut Singh earrings and several oversized hats.

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Rihanna, 2018

The Fenty founder killed it in a Maison Margiela pope-inspired sparkly minidress, coat and papal hat. 

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Priyanka Chopra, 2018

Cementing her place as a style icon, the Quantico alum stunned in a maroon Ralph Lauren cape gown and golden headpiece. 

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Kim Kardashian, 2018

Showing off her enviable curves, the reality star wore a gold Versace gown that hugged her flawless figure. 

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Lena Waithe, 2018

Making a statement in the most standout cape, the Masters of None actress wore a pride flag in style. 

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Janelle Monae, 2018

Always able to rock a hat, the "Make Me Feel" singer wore a black and white Marc Jacobs gown that was both elegant and cool. 

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Katy Perry, 2018

The "Firework" singer wore custom Versace number complete with giant angel wings. 

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Rihanna, 2017 

The badgal herself shut down the red carpet in an avant-garde Commes des Garcons mini. 

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Kendall Jenner, 2017 

The supermodel left nothing to the imagination in a sheer crystal custom gown by La Perla.

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Selena Gomez, 2017

The Coach spokesmodel accessorized the brand’s gown and clutch with Tiffany & Co. diamonds.

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Cara Delevingne, 2017

The model stunned in a Chanel Haute Couture jacket and pants and the label’s Gabrielle bag.

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Taylor Swift, 2016

Swift made her grunge debut in a punk-inspired Louis Vuitton mini and a vampy lip.

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Rita Ora, 2016

The singer told Vogue her feathered Vera Wang custom creation had “that wow factor."

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Blake Lively, 2016

Three weeks after she and husband Ryan Reynolds announced they were expecting baby No. 2, the actress stepped out for her first red carpet in Burberry’s bodice-style gown.

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Kate Bosworth, 2016

She channeled a Greek goddess in Dolce & Gabbana’s jewel-encrusted gown and blinged-out dress.

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Beyoncé, 2016

Bow down: The singer took a break from her Formation World Tour to grace the event in a latex look from Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci.

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Karlie Kloss, 2016

Before heading to the afterparty, designer Brandon Maxwell used scissors to turn the model’s floor-length dress into a mini.

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Kendall Jenner, 2016

The model dressed to theme — Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology — in a cut-out gown by Atelier Versace.

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Sienna Miller, 2015 

Miller looked absolutely gorgeous in a red beaded Thakoon two piece pantsuit. 

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Sarah Jessica Parker,  2015 

SJP wore custom H&M and elaborate red headdress to the 2015 festivities. 

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Amal Clooney, 2015  

The 2018 host was ravishing in red Maison Margiela. 

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Reese Witherspoon, 2015

Tiffany & Co. diamonds complemented her Jason Wu thigh-high silhouette and Charlotte Olympia platform sandals.

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Kate Hudson, 2015

The Wish I Was There actress shined in a custom, stretch tulle Michael Kors dress with an open back and hand-embroidered paillettes. She finished with an Edie Parker clutch and Charlotte Olympia shoes.

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Katie Holmes, 2015

Holmes, in a bobbed wig, wore a blue Zac Posen dress, accented with a dreamy cloud-shaped print, with Chopard earrings and bracelets.

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Victoria Beckham, 2014 

The iconic designer stunned in a ladylike white column dress of her own design. 

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Lupita Nyong’o, 2014

The Oscar winner stunned in a bedazzled Prada flapper frock with gorgeous green beading. 

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Emma Stone, 2014

A Tod’s clutch matched her two-piece colorblock Thakoon design.

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Rihanna, 2014

She rocked a Stella McCartney two-piece and diamond-encrusted choker.

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Kim Kardashian, 2014

The reality star looked luxe in a blue one-shouldered Lanvin gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

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Karolina Kurkova, 2014

Embracing the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" theme, the model stunned in a Marchesa gown with hand-painted illustrations.

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Nicole Richie, 2013

Matchy-matchy! Celebrating the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme, Richie complemented her Topshop column dress with silver-gray hair.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, 2013

The Sex and the City alum’s Philip Treacy headpiece was just bold enough to steal the spotlight from her statement-making Giles Deacon gown and Christian Louboutin boots.

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Florence Welch, 2012 

The singer looked positively striking in voluminous McQueen that was covered in shimmering paillettes. 

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Rooney Mara, 2012

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo actress stayed within her black palette in the one-shouldered Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown featuring a sheer lace skirt.

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Gisele Bundchen, 2012

Her hunky husband, Tom Brady, almost outshone her fitted black dress by Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. Almost.

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Beyonce, 2012

Saving the best for last! Beyoncé wrapped up the red carpet in the breathtaking gown with a dramatic feathered train by Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci.

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Rihanna, 2012

RiRi kept her style simple in a black snakeprint Tom Ford gown and minimal makeup for the "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" theme.

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Gwyneth Paltrow, 2011

Wearing a shimmering column dress by Stella McCartney, Paltrow dazzled for the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" theme.

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Blake Lively, 2010

American woman! Lively opted for a bright Marchesa dress that showed off her enviable legs for the gala’s "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" theme.

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Doutzen Kroes, 2010

Like Cinderella! The model looked like a princess in the blue tulle confection by Zac Posen.

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Diane Kruger, 2010

Understated elegance! The actress glowed in a white Calvin Klein Collection dress and a simple hairstyle.

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Jessica Biel, 2009

Biel did anything but blend into the red carpet with her dramatic Atelier Versace gown for the night’s theme of "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion."

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Kate Moss, 2009

The model, who co-hosted the evening, played up her assets with the open-back, minidress designed by her date, Marc Jacobs, and matching Stephen Jones headpiece.

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Naomi Watts, 2008

Marilyn Monroe much? The Australian actress channeled the Hollywood siren in this white pleated Thierry Mugler gown and bombshell waves.

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Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, 2008

The fashionable twins both stunned in custom Diane von Furstenberg dresses for the night’s "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" event.

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Cameron Diaz, 2007

Celebrating "Poiret: King of Fashion," the actress expertly paired turquoise jewelry with her ruffled fuchsia gown.

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Cate Blanchett, 2007

Cate the Great! The actress looked radiant in a golden fringed Balenciaga gown.

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Jessica Simpson, 2005

Simpson channeled a sexy señorita in a red floral gown worn with intricate chandelier earrings and an equally stunning braided updo for the year’s "House of Chanel" theme.

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Scarlett Johansson, 2004

Johansson looked every bit the bombshell she is in the yellow Calvin Klein gown at her gala debut.

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Linda Evangelista, Amber Valletta, 2004

Evangelista, in Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, and Valletta, in Maggie Norris Courture and John Galliano skirt, embraced the "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century" theme.

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Alicia Keys, 2003

Opting for pants rather than the usual gown, the "Fallin'" singer wore an all-white sleek suit. 

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Diana Ross, 2003

The music legend looked gorgeous in a red gown and coat with the sparkly jewels. 

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David Bowie and Iman, 2003

Always one of the best looking couples on the red carpet, the duo wore a timeless look — him in a black and white tux, her in a white silk gown. 

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Nicole Kidman, 2003

In a Gucci by Tom Ford gown, the Big Little Lies actress looked a beauty in her sparkly dress. 

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Princess Diana, 1996

The Princess of Whales showed up to the 1996 event in a navy John Galliano for Dior dress. 

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Cher, 1985

In one of the most iconic Met moments, the "Believe" singer wore a sparkly sheer gown that we'll never forget. 

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