133 Best Met Gala Looks of All Time (Yes, We’re Digging DEEP in the Archives for This One)

At the top of this list comes the fashion killer, the queen:
Rihanna! She paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld at the 2023 Met Gala not only with her jaw-dropping look, but through her lateness. (Apparently, Karl was always tardy, too.) Proving she’s forever worth the wait, Rihanna was decked out in larger-than-life flowers and served us in an all-white Valentino ensemble, starring a voluminous skirt with an endless train. If this is what glamorous maternity wear looks like, I want in. Joined by her partner, A$AP Rocky, they closed the arrivals with a bang. Dressed by Gucci, Rocky wore a recreation of a look worn by Karl Lagerfeld that was complete with a suit jacket and tie, plaid skirt, bedazzled jeans, and boots.

A collar and tie combo with a sweetheart bodice transitioning into a latex ballgown covered in gigantic sculptural rosettes?! Yeah, only Cardi B could pull off this one. Chenpeng Studio is the genius behind it.

Versace dress, Bulgari jewels. Anne Hathaway did not come to play!!!

Michaela Coel = opulence! She was dripping in Schiaparelli gold and I’m still not okay.

Wednesday-core but make it couture! Jenna Ortega gave goth glam in Thom Browne.

Tweed ball gown? Yeah, Dua Lipa understood the assignment in this 1992 archival Chanel.

Um, wow?! Watch out world, she’s grown now. The Grown-ish star looked queenly in Jean-Paul Gaultier. Channeling her fave ’90s supermodels, the ‘fit was half-archival, half-custom and was bedazzled with Cartier diamonds.

Best dressed, for sure! Dressed by Prabal Gurung, model Anok Yai was a vision in this gold masterpiece.

BIG pur. Of course, Doja Cat would go feline and have a look inspired by Karl’s cat: Choupette. Talk about committed! You can thank Oscar de La Renta for this moment.

Our lil mermaid stunned in a sparkling sheer Gucci ensemble. And let’s get into that ruffled cape!

Kylie came in hot with a spicy red gown featuring an asymmetrical neckline, thigh-high slit, and a fabulous cape/train. It was custom—of course—by Jean Paul Gaultier.

Sergio Hudson did it again! Keke wore a custom sequined gown adorned with Swarovski crystals. And how about that pretty blue shawl that doubled as a train?!

No one goes dark like Billie. The black widow vibes was courtesy of Simone Rocha.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s but make it an exaggerated, ballet-pink nod to Chanel Haute Couture. This head-turning, dramatic gown was designed by Harris Reed.

Our Barbie’s in *gasp* black?! Yes, yes, she is. After a run of monochromatic pink looks, Margot Robbie—the last Chanel ambassador that the late Karl Lagerfeld chose—arrived wearing a recreation of a dress he designed for Cindy Crawford in 1993. The intricate bodice, gold chain straps, and sweetheart neckline was v Chanel.

Nothing but Chanel perfection for this queen, with a molten pink gown, sequined bodice, and silver arm cuffs.

For the first time in 15 years, Gisele arrived solo-dolo (you go, queen) wearing a white silk tulle Chanel dress embroidered with sequined, vertical stripes. She twirled her night away in that feather-y cape, too.

Baby’s first met! Our former cover star, Quinta Brunson, wore an Atelier Prabal Gurung gown and accompanied it with a towering, braided updo, complete with swirling baby hairs.

Remember the time Billie Eilish won the Met? The year was 2022, the theme was Gilded Glamour, and the designer was Gucci. She gave duchess vibes in a satin corset gown that was entirely upcycled.

I’m very into all of this Versace catsuit and cape action. It’s dark and dramatic so let’s call it “Versace Villain.”