The 15 Best Accessories at the Met Gala

From Zayn's bionic arms to Lady Gaga's six inch heels.

May 3, 2016

When the Met Gala rolls around, it's easy to get swept in the big picture of gowns (and memes), but we wanted to take a minute to zero in on the little things. Of course, by "little things" we mean "accessories." Join us as we zoom in on all of the best shoes, purses, and jewelry of the night.

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Zayn Malik's bionic Versace arms
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Zoe Kravitz's mask, wings and feathered sandals
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Zoe Kravitz attends the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

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Taylor Swift's heeled gladiators
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Musician Taylor Swift, shoe detail, attends "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology", the 2016 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2016 in New York, New York. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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Amandla's Choker and Metallic Headband
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Amandla Stenberg attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's matching tech accessories
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Lady Gaga's platform lace-up boots
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Lady Gaga, shoe detail, attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Zoey Deutch's Dolce & Gabbana jeweled crown
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Actress Zoey Deutch attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Selena Gomez's Louis Vuitton lace-up boots
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Selena Gomez, shoe detail, attends "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology", the 2016 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2016 in New York, New York. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

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Selena Gomez's Louis Vuitton Clutch
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Selena Gomez, bracelet detail, sunglasses detail, clutch detail, attends "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology", the 2016 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2016 in New York, New York. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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FKA Twigs's silver hair chain
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: FKA Twigs attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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FKA Twigs's stacked, mixed-metal rings with henna detailing
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: FKA Twigs, henna detail, ring detail, attends "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology", the 2016 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2016 in New York, New York. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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Halsey's bracelet clutch and moon boots
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Singer Hasley, bag detail, attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Will.I.Am's face-covering visor
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: will.i.am attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Alicia Vikander's Louis Vuitton combat boots
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Alicia Vikander, shoe detail, attends the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

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Hailee Steinfeld's Gilded Beaded Necklace
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Hailee Steinfeld attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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