Met Gala 2018 Headwear: The Best Heavenly Crowns, Veils and Headpieces to Grace the Red Carpet

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Met Gala 2018 Headwear: The Best Heavenly Crowns, Veils and Headpieces to Grace the Red Carpet

All hail! With a theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” we knew to expect loads of religious iconography (think: Katy Perry as a literal angel) at the 2018 Met Gala on Monday, May 7, but the stars often shy away from serious headwear when it come to an event long enough that one could end up with a neck cramp. But risk those muscle kinks, they did. Crowns, veils and headpieces that can only be described as heaven sent were all over the red carpet, as celebs stepped out in their Sunday best for fashion’s biggest night. Rihanna’s papal-inspired white Margiela topper matched her crystal minidress, coat and Cartier jewels, while “Golden Barbie” Jasmine Sanders opted for a spectacular rose-festooned braid. Frances McDormand made a statement in voluminous feather-adorned headpiece, while Amanda Seyfried went with a golden tiara. And let Us not forget, Kate Bosworth and Bella Hadid, who paid homage to the Catholic Church’s pre-Vatican II era with intricate veils. So while the red carpet dresses were undoubtedly show-stopping, it was the hair accessories that really had Us talking. Keep scrolling to see our favorite Met Gala headpieces!

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Met Gala 2018 Headwear: The Best Heavenly Crowns, Veils and Headpieces to Grace the Red Carpet

All hail! With a theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” we knew to expect loads of religious iconography (think: Katy Perry as a literal angel) at the 2018 Met Gala on Monday, May 7, but the stars often shy away from serious headwear when it come to an event long enough that one could end up with a neck cramp. But risk those muscle kinks, they did. Crowns, veils and headpieces that can only be described as heaven sent were all over the red carpet, as celebs stepped out in their Sunday best for fashion’s biggest night. Rihanna’s papal-inspired white Margiela topper matched her crystal minidress, coat and Cartier jewels, while “Golden Barbie” Jasmine Sanders opted for a spectacular rose-festooned braid. Frances McDormand made a statement in voluminous feather-adorned headpiece, while Amanda Seyfried went with a golden tiara. And let Us not forget, Kate Bosworth and Bella Hadid, who paid homage to the Catholic Church’s pre-Vatican II era with intricate veils. So while the red carpet dresses were undoubtedly show-stopping, it was the hair accessories that really had Us talking. Keep scrolling to see our favorite Met Gala headpieces!

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Frances McDormand

The Academy Award-winner showed Us more is more in a Valentino Haute Couture emerald faille and organza oversize cape, jumpsuit and sandals. But the crowning glory was that  feathered Philip Tracey headpiece.

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Kerry Washington

Ever the fashion risk taker, the Scandal star accessorized her liquid bronze Ralph Lauren Collection gown and ‘70s-inspired curls with a gold hair piece. 

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Janelle Monae

What better way to top off her color blocked Marc Jacobs design than with a golden topper?

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Anne Hathaway

A lady in red, indeed! The actress was perfectly in sync with the evening theme in a red Valentino Haute Couture gown and crown of thorns-inspired headdress. 

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Ariana Grande

For her first Met Gala appearance, the songstress was chic in a flowing Vera Wang frock and an oversized bow. 

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Hailee Steinfeld

Stunning in an angelic white Atelier Prabal Gurung gown, the actress topped off the look with Tasaki jewels and crown. 

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Nicki Minaj

The only thing to rival the massive scarlet train of the rapper’s Oscar de la Renta gown? Her black and red headpiece, of course!

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Lily Collins

Saint or sinner? Either way, the actress’ Givenchy gown and spiky headpiece were on point.

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SZA

Angelic is about the only way to describe the singer’s Versace confection that she paired with a celestial-inspired halo.

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Priyanka Chopra

There was a regal quality to the actress’ velvet Ralph Lauren Collection column dress, complete with a crystal-embellished headdress. 

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Sarah Jessica Parker

Perhaps the attendee we most look forward to seeing every year, SJP was thematically opulent in Dolce & Gabbana.

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Yara Shahidi

The 18-year-old actress and activist can do no wrong in our book, and this head-to-Chanel couture look was no exception.

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Cara Delevingne

The model brought the glam in a Dior gown and crown.

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Hailey Baldwin

A flower crown proved to be the best accessory for the model's newly pink 'do and Tommy Hilfiger gown.

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Blake Lively

Crystal-encrusted Versace and Lorraine Schwartz jewels proved to be the perfect combination for the perennial red carpet style star.

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Bella Hadid

Proving there is nothing she won’t do for fashion, the supermodel sewed her cascading black veil, which coordinates with her custom Chrome Hearts creation, into her head to ensure it stays put.

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Zoe Kravitz

The YSL Beauty ambassador added a bit of girlishness to her sexy lace Saint Laurent gown with an oversized sequin bow. 

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Rihanna

Never one to shy away from a fashion moment, the songstress stunned in a papal-inspired headpiece that matched her Maison Margiela by John Galliano minidress and coat. 

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Amanda Seyfried

The actress may not consider herself a “headpiece person,” but her dainty gold tiara was the perfect addition to her ethereal marigold Prada gown.

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Kate Bosworth

We are getting all kinds of First Holy Communion vibes from this sparkling Oscar de la Renta gown and matching veil.

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Mindy Kaling

On the red carpet, the new mom said she is more and more open to taking fashion risks since welcoming her daughter earlier this year, and this Tory Burch gown, glove and crown combo most definitely paid off.  

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Rita Ora

The best way to complement a printed Prada gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels? A custom-designed headpiece, of course, that took her hairstylist three days to create.

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Giuliana Rancic

“Celestial galaxy” is how celeb hair guru Justine Marjan described the the E! host’s sparkly constellation of talisman. 

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Lynda Carter

Wonder Woman looked every bit the superhero with her golden crown.

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Jill Kargman

The Odd Mom Out star joking referred to herself as a “Jewish nun” on the red carpet, and we can’t get enough of the sculptural headpiece she paired with bow-dazzled Gucci gown.