And just like that, the first Monday in May is upon us. While it was only September when celebrities last descended upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fashion’s most anticipated red carpet is returning to its storied date, and as such, we’re teeming with excitement. The theme for the 2022 Met Gala, In America: An Anthology of Fashion, is an ode to the era of gilded glamour, and attendees have been instructed to embrace all things grandeur and opulence.
Therefore, the looks you’re about to dive into are filled with the most over-the-top interpretations of 18th-century fashion—think ruffles, corsets, headpieces, and heavy beading—and of course, some noteworthy rule-breakers, too. Scroll down to see all the best looks from the 2022 Met Gala red carpet.
WHO: Gigi Hadid. WEAR: Versace coat, top, and pants
WHO: Lizzo
WHO: Billie Eilish. WEAR: Gucci gown
WHO: Janelle Monáe. WEAR: Ralph Lauren gown
WHO: Bella Hadid. WEAR: Burberry gown
WHO: Precious Lee. WEAR: Altuzarra gown and corset
WHO: Kim Kardashian
WHO: Megan Thee Stallion. WEAR: Moschino gown
WHO: Sarah Jessica Parker. WEAR: Christopher John Rogers gown
WHO: Kaia Gerber. WEAR: Alexander McQueen gown
WHO: Emily Ratajkowski. WEAR: Versace gown; Aquazurra heels
WHO: Blake Lively. WEAR: Atelier Versace gown; Christian Louboutin shoes; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
WHO: Kendall Jenner. WEAR: Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
WHO: Laura Harrier. WEAR: Custom Victor Glemaud x H&M dress
WHO: Tessa Thompson. WEAR: Carolina Herrera gown; Pīferi boots
WHO: Hailey Bieber. WEAR: Saint Laurent
WHO: Alicia Keys. WEAR: Ralph Lauren gown; Tiffany & Co. jewelry
WHO: Cardi B. WEAR: Versace gown
WHO: Amber Valletta. WEAR: vintage Azzaro gown
WHO: Jodie Turner-Smith
WHO: Olivia Rodrigo. WEAR: Versace gown; De Beers jewelry
WHO: Normani. WEAR: Christian Siriano gown
WHO: Maude Apatow. WEAR: Miu Miu dress; Cartier jewelry
WHO: Sophie Turner. WEAR: Louis Vuitton gown
WHO: Naomi Campbell. WEAR: Burberry gown
WHO: Simone Ashley. WEAR: Moschino top, skirt, and jacket; De Beers jewelry
WHO: Winnie Harlow. WEAR: Iris van Herpen
WHO: Emma Chamberlain. WEAR: Louis Vuitton top and skirt; Cartier jewelry
WHO: Joan Smalls. WEAR: David Yurman jewelry
WHO: Rachel Brosnahan. WEAR: Altuzarra dress
WHO: Chloe Bailey. WEAR: Area gown
WHO: Kacey Musgraves. WEAR: Prada gown
WHO: Ciara
WHO: Anitta. WEAR: Moschino gown
WHO: SZA. WEAR: Vivienne Westwood
WHO: Cynthia Erivo. WEAR: Louis Vuitton gown
WHO: Kylie Jenner. WEAR: Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
WHO: Venus Williams. WEAR: Chloé dress and blazer
WHO: Vanessa Hudgens. WEAR: Moschino dress; Jimmy Choo shoes
WHO: Jessica Chastain. WEAR: Gucci gown
WHO: Karlie Kloss. WEAR: Givenchy
WHO: Kerry Washington
WHO: Emma Stone. WEAR: Louis Vuitton dress
WHO: Paloma Elsesser. WEAR: Coach top and skirt
WHO: Gemma Chan. WEAR: Louis Vuitton gown
WHO: MJ Rodriguez
WHO: Lily James
WHO: Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian. WEAR: Thom Browne jacket, shirt and pants (Barker) and shirt and skirt (Kardashian)
WHO: Dove Cameron. WEAR: Iris van Herpen gown
WHO: Dakota Johnson. WEAR: Gucci jumpsuit and jacket
WHO: Teyana Taylor. WEAR: Iris van Herpen gown
WHO: Khloe Kardashian. WEAR: Moschino dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
WHO: Claire Danes. WEAR: Lanvin gown
WHO: Anna Wintour. WEAR: Chanel dress and cape; Manolo Blahnik shoes
WHO: Eiza González
WHO: Lily Aldridge. WEAR: Bulgari jewelry
WHO: Phoebe Bridgers. WEAR: Jonathan Simkhai gown
WHO: Evan Mock. WEAR: Cartier jewelry
WHO: Alexa Chung. WEAR: Christian Siriano dress
WHO: Sydney Sweeney. WEAR: Tory Burch dress; Aquazurra shoes
WHO: Adwoa Aboah
WHO: Cara Delevingne. WEAR: Dior suit; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes
WHO: Kiki Layne. WEAR: Prabal Gurung gown
WHO: Nicki Minaj. WEAR: Burberry gown and pants
WHO: Lucy Boynton
WHO: Jasmine Tookes. WEAR: Jimmy Choo clutch
WHO: Carey Mulligan. WEAR: Schiaparelli gown
WHO: Tommy Dorfman. WEAR: Christopher Kane gown
WHO: Michelle Yeoh. WEAR: Prabal Gurung gown
WHO: Camila Mendes. WEAR: Jimmy Choo shoes and bag
WHO: Rosalía. WEAR: Givenchy gown
WHO: Camila Cabello. WEAR: Prabal Gurung gown
WHO: Nicola Peltz Beckham
WHO: Addison Rae
WHO: Lena Waithe
WHO: Amy Schumer. WEAR: Gabriela Hearst dress
WHO: La La Anthony. WEAR: LaQuan Smith top and skirt; Christian Louboutin shoes; David Yurman jewelry
WHO: Paapa Essiedu. WEAR: Veert jewelry
WHO: Awkwafina
WHO: Bee Carrozzini. WEAR: Alexander McQueen gown
