Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress — the one she famously sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” in at John F. Kennedy’s birthday fundraiser in 1962. Pete Davidson kept things simple in a suit and sunglasses. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesNicki Minaj stepped out in a custom Burberry look by Ricardo Tisci which featured a black leather baseball cap, tiered gown and sparkling body crystals. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesEmily Ratajowski arrived in a beaded vintage 1992 Versace ensemble originally worn by the supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBillie Eilish stunned in an upcycled Gucci dress with a corseted bodice and sheer sea-foam-hued gloved sleeves. Every part of the dress was made from “already existing materials” she said, nodding to its eco-friendly design. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APActors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds embraced the theme, with Lively in a glittering Versace beaded gown with an oversized coppery satin bow and matching gloves, and Reynolds in a classic tuxedo. Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty ImagesKylie Jenner gave her bridal gown a streetwear twist with a veil covering her backwards baseball cap. The outfit was designed by Off-White’s late founder Virgil Abloh. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APActor Louisa Jacobson is no stranger to tonight’s theme. She was in HBO show “The Gilded Age,” which premiered earlier this year. Credit: John Shearer/Getty ImagesEmma Chamberlain in a cropped, two-piece look with a modernized nod to 19th-century tailoring. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesWith her outfit and jewelry both designed by Louis Vuitton, actress Gemma Chan arrived in a crystal-embellished leather cape and a dress with theatrically exaggerated hips. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesMegan Thee Stallion opted for a golden gown with sculpted feather-like shoulders by Moschino and attended the event alongside the brand’s creative director Jeremy Scott. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesKaia Gerber in vintage Alexander McQueen. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met MuseumAlessandro Michele and Jared Leto in matching Gucci. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesTessa Thompson’s pink Carolina Hererra gown featured one of the evening’s most dramatic trains. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBrooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz both opted for Maison Valentino creations, with Peltz wearing a neon pink gown with a plunging neckline in contrast to Beckham’s ivory suit. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APRapper Cardi B turned to Versace for this chain-embellished dress, which was made from a mile of golden chains according to the brand. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueNew York City Mayor Eric Adams, right, and Tracey Collins Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met MuseumNew York City Mayor Eric Adams, right, and Tracey Collins Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesStormzy departed from his usual wardrobe of dark clothing for a pristine white caped look by Ricardo Tisci for Burberry. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAlicia Keys in Ralph Lauren. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesWhile many celebrities opted for tiaras, singer Janelle Monáe went for a full glimmering gown with a full blinged-out headpiece and matching wrist cuffs. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueWinnie Harlow and Teyana Taylor dazzled in Iris van Herpen ensembles and headpieces. Harlow opted for a black-and-white sculptural dress, while Taylor wore a gauzy purple gown. Taylor told Vogue on the red carpet that it was a “futuristic” take on the “Gilded Glamour” theme but also like the villain Ursula from “The Little Mermaid.” Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty ImagesOlivia Rodrigo Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/Evan Agostini/Invision/APAnderson .Paak in head-to-toe Gucci. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesNBA star Russell Westbrook wore a Thom Browne kilt and matching black top hat. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Imagesfor The Met Museum/VogueCamila Mendes opted for a fringed gold dress with sequined top and cut-out. Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty ImagesLizzo stepped out in a black Thom Browne corset dress and a trailing gilded coat, and played a golden flute. Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty ImagesKris Jenner in Oscar de la Renta. Credit: Andrew Kelly/ReutersMichelle Yeoh wore a strapless, caped emerald green dress. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesGwen Stefani opted for a neon ensemble by Vera Wang. Credit: John Shearer/Getty ImagesJoe Jonas and Sophie Turner both wore Louis Vuitton, with Jonas sporting a white womenswear jacket and Turner in a long-sleeved embroidered dress. Credit: John Shearer/Getty ImagesMusician Jon Batiste’s Ralph Lauren tuxedo featured a black velvet dinner jacket and silk satin bow tie. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APHillary Clinton wore a custom Joseph Altuzarra design featuring the embroidered names of 60 women who inspire her, from Rosa Parks to her own mother. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesVanessa Hudgens in an elegant black Moschino gown. “It’s a gothy, witchy fantasy,” she said of her dress. Credit: Kevin Mazur/MG22/Getty Images North for The Met MuseumBroadway producer Jordan Roth arrived in a suitably theatric Thom Browne coat that later transformed to form part of his skirt. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAmber Valletta’s pleated gold gown was actually a vintage piece from the Azzaro label’s archive. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSarah Jessica Parker in a black-and-white Christopher John Rogers dress with a structure 19th-century-style skirt and a feathered headpiece by milliner Philip Treacy. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APMusician Kacey Musgraves arrived with an oversized feathered fan, wearing an embellished low-cut black Prada dress with a front bow. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APConan Gray sparkled in a crystal-embellished outfit by Valentino, featuring a sheer mesh shirt, cape and sky high white platforms. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesChef Melissa King added an edgy golden touch to her look, wearing striking nail guards by jeweller Chris Habana. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APQuannah Chasinghorse wore Indigenous jewelry that holds significance to her community. “Being welcome the way I am is beautiful… but it should have happened a long time ago,” she told reporters on the red carpet. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMarvel star Sebastian Stan could be seen a mile away from the Met Gala’s red carpet, choosing a neon pink Valentino look. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesVogue’s Anna Wintour chose Chanel haute couture by Virginie Viard for the evening, but her outfit has a personal touch: a tiara from 1910 that’s a family heirloom. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APTravis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian wore complementary Thom Browne looks to the Met Gala, with the designer explaining Kardashian’s look was a “deconstructed interpretation” of Barker’s tailcoat, kilt and cumberbund. Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty ImagesCynthia Erivo swept down the red carpet in a white lace Louis Vuitton gown with a ruffled skirt, alongside a white headwrap and a golden necklace. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/APMusician Kid Cudi became the first celebrity to wear a custom look by Kenzo’s newest creative director Nigo, donning a blue suit and matching cape for the gala. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBad Bunny put a spin on Burberry’s classic trench coat with a puff-sleeved dress created by Ricardo Tisci. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueFrom left to right, Amy Schumer, Venus Williams, Xiye Bastida and Gabriela Hearst Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDesigner Tom Ford naturally wore an outfit by his own brand, choosing a white-tie suit for the event. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesLaLa Anthony arrived in a burgundy high-slit two-piece ensemble by LaQuan Smith with decadent jewelry and intricate headpiece. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met MuseumVanessa Nadal in Oscar de la Renta and Lin-Manuel Miranda in a suit by Paul Tazewell, the costume designer for the Broadway show “Hamilton.” Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met MuseumWest Side Story star Ariana DeBose added a dose of glamour to her black and golden Moschino outfit with a pair of opera gloves and jewelry inspired by her gown’s swirling motif. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesElon Musk arrived in Tom Ford with his mother, the model Maye Musk, who was wearing Dior. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesFashion editor Hamish Bowles wearing Ralph Lauren and a tiara. He told CNN that in his opinion, “the second Gilded Age of New York was the ’80s.” Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesSupermodel Naomi Campbell chose an equestrian-printed custom Burberry look by Ricardo Tisci for the event, coupled with embellished gloves matched to her dress and face jewels. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesSupermodel Shalom Harlow wore a red Ralph Lauren Collection silk top with a huge bow and an equally eye-catching train. Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Cover image: Gigi Hadid, whose all-red Versace outfit was completed with an outsized puffy coat that trailed behind her on the steps of the Met. (John Shearer/Getty Images)
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