The Boldest Met Gala Fashion Risks of All Time: Nipple-Baring Looks, Statement Accessories and More

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The Boldest Met Gala Fashion Risks of All Time: Nipple-Baring Looks, Statement Accessories and More

From naked dresses to over-the-top ensembles, fans aren't afraid to put it on the line at the Met Gala. Take Emily Ratajkowski, who wore a nipple-baring look at the 2024 Met. Her Versace look included a semi-sheer design, which also sculpted her bum. Zoë Kravitz had a similar vision in a risque Saint Laurent look at the 2021 ball. Other stars who opted for bold looks at the Met include Katy Perry, who balanced a chandelier on her head in 2019, and Kim Kardashian, who had a controversial moment in 2022 when she wore Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 $4.8 million Bob Mackie look. Keep scrolling to see the riskiest and boldest looks stars have rocked at the Met through the years:

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Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski put her figure on display in a sheer Versace look embellished with crystals at the 2024 ball. Her ensemble went down as one of the most naked dresses on a red carpet. 

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Zoe Kravitz

In 2021, Zoë Kravitz took a risk in a bum-baring beaded dress by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Her look was complete with a plunging neckline and halter straps. 

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Rita Ora

Rita Ora had all eyes on her when she went nearly naked in a Marni dress that exposed her sideboob and legs in 2024. She made her colorful beaded ensemble even more eye-catching with a wet hair look. 

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Doja Cat

Doja Cat made headlines for her barely-there wet T-shirt look designed by the Vetements creative director Guram Gvasalia at the 2024 gala. Her look was complete with makeup pouring down her eyes. 

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian got mixed reviews while wearing Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 Bob Mackie dress at the 2022 ball. While some fans loved it, others questioned if she damaged the $4.8 million dress, which Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! denied. 

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga had a moment in 2019 when she stripped down to her lingerie after rocking four separate Brandon Maxwell looks. The singer made headlines for the statement pieces — as well as her silky look. 

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Jared Leto

Jared Leto had a wild vision with his 2019 Met look, which had Us seeing double. He rocked a Brandon Maxwell diamond-embellished look with a statement accessory: a replica of his own head.  

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X went nearly nude in a Pat McGrath and Dior Men look while wearing nothing but glitter-flecked underwear in 2023. He covered his body with silver paint and pearl studs. 

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry lit up the 2019 carpet in a life-size chandelier look by Moschino's Jeremy Scott. Her fashion risk came before her possibly wilder afterparty look, which featured a hamburger costume. 

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter was carried into the 2019 Met by shirtless men before revealing his winged ensemble by The Blonds. The moment left a lasting impression on Us.