Met Gala 2018: Best-Dressed Stars on the Red Carpet
The Met Gala is upon us. With this year’s Costume Institute exhibit theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” it’s anyone’s guess how all of our favorite stylish celebrities will interpret it when it comes to their looks for the evening. Some pay it safe, others take it a little too far, but most settle somewhere in the middle, with looks clearly inspired by the collections on display, but so jaw-droppingly gorgeous that it might not even matter. With Rihanna playing host, alongside Amal Clooney, Donatella Versace, and co-chair Anna Wintour, and everyone from the Kardashian-Jenners to Selena Gomez; Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and more expected to be in attendance, it’s a sure bet that they won’t disappoint when it comes to their looks. As they all emerge, one-by-one, on the epic stairway to heaven (almost quite literally, this year…), here are the best looks of the evening.
Neilson Barnard1/41Rihanna
The pope has some competition.
Full look, Maison Martin Margiela with Christian Louboutin pumps.
Jamie McCarthy2/41Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart
The picture of Old Hollywood glamour.
Suit, Thom Browne. Dress, H&M.
Dia Dipasupil3/41Bee Shaffer
Regal as ever.
Dress, Valentino Couture.
Jamie McCarthy4/41Laura Love
Obsessed with the mini silhouette.
Dress, Versace.
Frazer Harrison5/41Jasmine Sanders
Stunning in gold.
Dress, H&M.
Jamie McCarthy6/41Kiersey Clemons
The intricacy of this beading, though...
Dress, H&M.
Dia Dipasupil7/41Amal Clooney
The most dramatically gorgeous pants look we ever did see.
Full look, Richard Quinn.
Dia Dipasupil8/41Bella Hadid
Watch out.
Full look, Chrome Hearts Official.
Neilson Barnard9/41Lily Collins
Slaying the theme.
Dress, Givenchy.
Frazer Harrison10/41Katherine Langford
A vision in red.
Dress, Prada.
Neilson Barnard11/41Ashley Graham
That leg, though...
Dress, Prabal Gurung.
Frazer Harrison12/41Zoe Kravitz
Hanging on by a (literal) thread.
Dress, Saint Laurent.
Jamie McCarthy13/41Hailee Steinfeld
A true angel.
Dress, Prabal Gurung.
Jamie McCarthy14/41Dakota Fanning
Almost Grecian Goddess-inspired—and we're into it.
Dress, Miu Miu.
Neilson Barnard15/41Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Like an angel in a golden cape and halo look.
Dress, Ralph Lauren.
Dia Dipasupil16/41Ariana Grande
A walking work of art.
Dress, Vera Wang.
Neilson Barnard17/41Shawn Mendes and Hailey Baldwin
Looking like a high-fashion wood nymph.
Dress, Tommy Hilfiger.
Frazer Harrison18/41Shailene Woodley
All buttoned up.
Full look, Ralph Lauren.
Dia Dipasupil19/41Katy Perry
Pulled out all the stops. Two words: angel wings.
Full look, Versace.
Neilson Barnard20/41Taylor Hill
Inspired by the cardinals, yet so totally re-imagined.
Dress, Diane von Furstenberg. Shoes, Christian Louboutin.
John Shearer21/41Karlie Kloss
Showing a little skin.
Dress, Brandon Maxwell.
Dia Dipasupil22/41Jaden Smith
Streetwear, but make it red carpet.
Full look, Louis Vuitton.
Jamie McCarthy23/41Kendall Jenner
It's a jumpsuit! We repeat: it's a jumpsuit!
Jumpsuit, Off-White.
Jamie McCarthy24/41Jennifer Lopez
Channeling the theme with an ornate cross on her chest.
Dress, Balmain.
Jamie McCarthy25/41Miley Cyrus
Definitely not going for the conservative on this red carpet.
Dress, Stella McCartney.
John Shearer26/41Winnie Harlow
OMG that headdress. Dress, Tommy Hilfiger. Headpiece, Brittny Wood.
Neilson Barnard27/41Stella Maxwell
She's taking all the heavenly bodies with her.
Dress, Moschino.
Mike Coppola/MG1828/41Paris Jackson
Literally dripping in elegance.
Dress, Stella McCartney.
Kevin Mazur/MG1829/41Nick Jonas
Inspired by the priesthood.
Suit, Dolce & Gabbana.
Neilson Barnard30/41Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
The theme was literally made for these two.
Full looks, The Row.
Neilson Barnard31/41Gigi Hadid
Looking like an actual painted masterpiece.
Dress, Versace. Sandals, Christian Louboutin.
Mike Coppola/MG1832/41Yara Shahidi
A couture tulle confection.
Dress, Chanel. Pumps, Christian Louboutin.
Jamie McCarthy33/41Selena Gomez and Stuart Vevers
In a bohemian-inspired look, with the designer.
Dress, Coach.
Neilson Barnard34/41Kylie Jenner
Killing it at her first major red carpet since giving birth to her daughter.
Dress, Alexander Wang.
Neilson Barnard35/41Zendaya
Right out of Medieval times.
Dress, Versace.
Neilson Barnard36/41Cara Delevingne
Totally covered, yet totally naked at the same time.
Dress, Dior.
Dia Dipasupil37/41Emilia Clarke
Channeling that heavily ornate vibe.
Dress, Dolce & Gabbana.
Neilson Barnard38/41Darren Criss
Taking advantage of the artistic greats.
Full look, Dolce & Gabbana.
Frazer Harrison39/41Emily Ratajkowski
Literally dripping in gold.
Dress, Marc Jacobs.
John Shearer40/41Kim Kardashian
This might be her best look—ever.
Dress, Versace.
Frazer Harrison41/41Solange
Looking as though her look could find a proper place in the museum itself.
Full look, Iris van Herpen.
