After what the coronavirus did to the world, the Met Gala 2022 was the most anticipated event. And yesterday evening, the star-studded event kickstarted with celebs from different walks of life walking the red carpet.
This year’s “Gilded Glamour” theme AKA ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion’ gives celebs and designers the chance to get inspired by the ‘Gilded Age’ in American history, an era dating roughly from 1870 to 1890.
If you have missed on all the iconic, impressive, and OTT attires on the red carpet, then fret not. We got you covered. Let’s start with the looks at are being loved online currently.
1. Blake Lively who will also host this year’s gala as co-chair channelized her inner princess.
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She already gave us the first change of the event.
Blake Lively’s dress is unveiled at the #MetGala. https://t.co/2kVWwK9Yn6 pic.twitter.com/Vo4XCydMRt
— Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2022
2. Next up was Kim Kardashian who wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress to the Met Gala. She is definitely serving.
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3. Moving on, we have the ‘Sex And The City’ star, Sarah Jessica Parker, who made heads turn as she paid homage to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, the first Black female fashion designer in the White House through her look.
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4. Co-chair Vanessa Hudgens exuded goth vibes in a sheer black lace gown with a long train.
Vanessa Hudgens at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/CoJhw2mdwG
— Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2022
5. Gigi Hadid in a latex catsuit! The floor-length parka coat though.
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6. Black was also the colour of Gigi’s sister Bella Hadid.
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Not everyone stole the show by serving us looks. Some made us doubt their choices.
7. People thought model and ‘My Body’ author Emily Ratajkowski didn’t understand the assignment as she came in a Versace dress, circa 1992.
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8. Talk about people giving the theme a pass. Presenting Gwen Stefani.
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Time for some OTT looks that we are gonna remember for a long time.
9. Cara Delevingne and her daring Met Gala looks. This time she went topless.
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10. Cardi B making a statement at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a glittery gold Versace gown for this year’s “Gilded Glamour” theme.
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11. The stunning Dakota Johnson.
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Like her, a lot of celebs turned up in black including:
12. Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe arrived at the #MetGala in a dreamy Ralph Lauren gown. "A star draped in stars," our reporter writes.
Follow live updates from the red carpet: https://t.co/WeY8QINnDO pic.twitter.com/I8C4er25rH
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 2, 2022
13. Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan for the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/AGd8kq4iJ4
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 2, 2022
14. Fredrik Robertsson causing a stir.
Fredrik Robertsson arrives at the #MetGala with his take on the Gilded Glamour theme. https://t.co/tszZfWYfin pic.twitter.com/3fVOhXvrug
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 3, 2022
15. Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor
Phoebe Dynevor is sheer perfection at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/dd1PDM4lpF
— E! News (@enews) May 2, 2022
16. Lizzo and her flute.
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17. All that glitters is actually Natasha Poonawalla wearing Sabyasachi x Schiaparelli.
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Time for the Kardashian clan.
18. Sister Kendall and Kylie complement each other.
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19. Make way for Khloe Kardashian.
Khloe Kardashian is at her first #MetGala, okurrr. pic.twitter.com/RViAhxUcES
— E! News (@enews) May 3, 2022
20. Kourtney Kardashian with boyfriend Travis Barker.
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21. Mama bear Kris Jenner.
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22. Did you really think we forgot Shawn Mendes? No way!
.@ShawnMendes at the #MetGala. 👏 That is all.
See photos from the event here: https://t.co/9DKrvd1kLS pic.twitter.com/HlD4wVtVAB
— billboard (@billboard) May 2, 2022
23. Billie Eilish everyone.
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24. Lady Gaga never misses.
Lady Gaga at the 2022 #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/crmUVSQrM4
— ً (@vvhiteferrari) May 2, 2022
25. Nicki Minaj rocked a baseball cap.
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Was desperately looking for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas but seems like they gave the event a pass and decided to stay home with their little daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.
But we did spot Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas.
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Which one of these looks took your breath away?