It’s the first Monday in May, which means it’s time for the 2017 Met Gala — and the iconic red carpet that precedes it!
The annual event brings out the biggest names in both Hollywood and the fashion industry to celebrate the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year’s benefit honors Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, who founded the label Comme des Garçons in 1973.
“Rei Kawakubo is one of the most important and influential designers of the past 40 years,” Andrew Bolton, the exhibit’s curator, explained to Vogue. “By inviting us to rethink fashion as a site of constant creation, recreation, and hybridity, she has defined the aesthetics of our time.”
Scroll through the gallery below to see the red carpet arrivals!
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Katy Perry
The "Chained to the Rhythm" singer embraced her mysterious side with this red dress by Maison Margiela.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
The A-list couple stole the show with their coordinating look. Blake chose a gold feathered gown by Atelier Versace.
The singer embraced her adventurous side in this unique ensemble by Comme des Garçons.
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Celine Dion
The singer stepped out looking bold as ever. Even her hair was jet black!
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Kylie Jenner
The reality star outdid herself with this sheer number in this fringe Atelier Versace gown.
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Kim Kardashian
Kim shocked everyone with her modest dress by Vivienne Westwood.
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Kendall Jenner
The model left little to the imagination in her sheer gown by lingerie brand La Perla.
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Selena Gomez and The Weeknd
The couple made their first red carpet appearance at the gala. Selena rocked this simple Coach white dress
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
J. Lo, wearing Valentino, and A-Rod looked stunning on the carpet.
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Gigi Hadid
The model channeled a sexier look with her nude Tommy Hilfiger gown.
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Bella Hadid
While her younger sister decided to go edgy with an Alexander Wang bodysuit.
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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady
The iconic couple looked flawless in their coordinating looks on the carpet. Always the supermodel, Gisele wore a silver Stella McCartney gown with a low-cut back.
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Halle Berry
The actress looked beautiful at her first Met Gala in an all black custom Atelier Versace gown.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
The couple color-coordinated with Chrissy going with a statement-making Marchesa gown.
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Madonna
Leave it to the Queen of Pop to make a bold statement in this camouflage Moschino by Jeremy Scott gown.
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Katie Holmes
The actress couldn't have looked better in this off-the-shoulder gown by longtime friend and designer Zac Posen.
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Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson wore this one-shoulder white Stella McCartney gown with a Rei Kawakubo-approved hair trend on the red carpet: a top knot.
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Reese Witherspoon
Reese is giving fans the cold shoulder — in a good way — in this one-shoulder custom Mugler dress.
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Paris Jackson
The only daughter of Michael Jackson flashed a hint of underboob in an ankle-length dress by Calvin Klein.
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Behati Prinsloo
The new mom showed off her post-baby body in this pale pink (or dusty rose?!) Topshop gown.
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Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
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Emma Roberts
The Scream Queens actress stunned on the red carpet in this red DVF dress with lace ruffle, which she paired with a pink fur stole.
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Lena Dunham
This custom Elizabeth Kennedy gown with a black-and-red gingham skirt might be one of the HBO star's best red carpet moments ever! Of course, she also rocked a Planned Parenthood pin!
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
The rarely seen twins stuck with their signature boho-chic style on the red carpet.
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Emily Ratajkowski
The model took the art theme to art and channeled Van Gogh's Starry Night in this Marc Jacobs gown.
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Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima had a slight wardrobe malfunction in this black gown with thigh-high slit.
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Priyanka Chopra
The Indian beauty rocked this Ralph Lauren trench coat gown with a mile-long train.
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Lupita Nyong'o
The Oscar-winning actress glowed at the Met Gala in this orange Prada gown with bold feather neckline
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Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy
It was date night for the Homeland star, wearing an over-the-top Monse blouse and her actor hubby.
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Cara Delevingne
The model showed off her new buzzed do in this all silver look by Chanel.
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Mindy Kaling
The Mindy Project actress showed off her curves in this navy blue sequined dress by Prabal Gurung.
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Nick Jonas
Always the dapper gentleman on the red carpet, Nick left the basic black tuxedo at home and rocked a tux with a bold geometric pattern.
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Jaden Smith
Everyone is talking about Will Smith's son and his decision to bring his recently shorn hair as an accessory on the red carpet.
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Jessica Chastain
It seems the redhead beauty was inspired by Beauty and the Beast in this yellow off-the-shoulder gown designed by Prada.
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Candice Swanepoel
Showing off her post-baby body, the South African model looked fierce in this dramatic black gown.
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Solange Knowles
Always a fashion risk taker, 2017 was no different for Solange in this Thom Browne dress reminiscent of a parka.
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Sophie Turner
All that was missing from the Game of Thrones star's white and gold Louis Vuitton fashion moment was her boyfriend Joe Jonas!
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Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso
One of our favorite couples — Matt and Luciana rarely get it wrong on the red carpet.
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La La Anthony
She is single and ready to mingle — at least that's the message La La is sending in this sheer Thai Nguyen Atelier gown.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
The Blackish star owned the avant-garde theme of the evening in this bold blue Comme Des Garçons frock.
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Elizabeth Banks
It was an optical illusion on the red carpet in this black-and-white Michael Kors creation.
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Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe
The British couple kept it simple on the red carpet with the Oscar winner wearing what we assume is a navy Burberry suit.
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Megyn Kelly
The journalist showed off her fashion chops in this red floral Rei Kawakubo gown.
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Rose Byrne
The Bridesmaid star left very little to the imagination in this red Ralph Lauren gown.
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Wiz Khalifa
When it comes to men's fashion, the "Black and Yellow" rapper is on the top of our list in this bold black and white suit.
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Joan Smalls
The Puerto Rican model always rocks the red carpet — especially in this red low-cut ensemble.
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Anna Wintour
Leave it to the iconic Vogue Editor-in-Chief to kick off the festivities in this silver sequined Chanel gown with fur embellishment.
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Bee Shaffer
Anna Wintour's daughter Bee also didn't disappoint in this Alexander McQueen printed gown before being joined by her fiancé, Francesco Carrozzini.
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James Corden and Julia Carey
No carpool karaoke for the late night host tonight!
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Haley Bennett
The Girl on the Train actress went too Coachella for our taste in this floral gown with ornate floral headpiece.
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Emmy Rossum
The Shameless star was white, black, and red all over in this two-piece Carolina Herrera outfit with one serious bow.
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Ashley Graham
The curvy model looks red-hot in this sexy H&M dress.
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Dakota Johnson
The Fifty Shade of Grey actress went gothic in this Gucci frock.
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Felicity Jones
The British actress went for a more vintage vibe in this lavender ERDEM floral gown.
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Lily Aldridge
The British beauty almost hit a home run in this white satin gown with Balenciaga "boot pants" but the hot pink veil ruined the look.
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Karlie Kloss
The model is all legs in this black and white outfit which highlighted her new platinum bob.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
After dissing the event in the past, the actress and Goop founder made an appearance in this blush Calvin Klein gown reminiscent of her Oscar-winning ensemble.
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Hailee Steinfeld
The young actress can never do any wrong on the red carpet! This Vera Wang gown is no exception.
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Lily Rose Depp
It's always Chanel for the model daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis.
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Zendaya
The former Disney Channel star looked regal in this bold Dolce & Gabanna gown.
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Rita Ora
Using her ANTM skills, the singer wowed in this bold red Marchesa custom Couture satin gown.
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Nicki Minaj
The rapper gives the kimono a sleek update in this black-and-red sexy number by H&M.
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Zoe Kravitz
Zoe is Hollywood royalty and she looked the part in this pink and black Oscar de la Renta gown.
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Yolanda Hadid
The former RHOBH star looked amazing in this sheer black number!
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Lily Collins
The daughter of Phil Collins stunned in this two-tone Giambattisa Valli couture gown.
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