The Most Iconic Met Gala Looks of All Time — See Photos

Another Met Gala is upon us, and what better way to prepare than by revisiting some of the most iconic Met Gala looks in history?
Of course, our brains are already on overdrive anticipating how the new theme will be interpreted by those in attendance. There will be some who wear pieces that are over-the-top iconic, others who play it safe, and plenty who have the internet abuzz with theories about why they chose their look.
A lot of celebs go all out every Met Gala but you never know whether the impressions will last well past the season. Will this year be the year that another celebrity's look reaches icon status? Only time will tell.
As we wait to see, we're celebrating with some of the most iconic Met Gala looks from the past — which happen to be some of our all-time favorites. From Cher, Diana Ross, and Princess Diana to Rihanna and Beyoncé, check them all out in chronological order below.
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Naomi Campbell, 1990
For her Met Gala debut, Naomi Campbell chose to wear some color.
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FKA Twigs, 2015
FKA Twigs proved that fashion truly is all about the details. Look very closely to catch the artwork that many missed in this Christopher Kane.
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Bella Hadid, 2017
While Bella is known for having a killer outfit for the Met Gala after parties, this Alexander Wang look on the actual steps was also a stunner.
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner, 2019
Cinderella came and so did her wicked stepsisters. With these coordinating outfits, Kendall (in Versace and Tiffany & Co.) and Kylie (in Atelier Versace and Lorraine Schwartz) etched their name into Met Gala history.
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Lil Nas X, 2021
Lil Nas X knows how to make an entrance; this Atelier Versace outfit came in three parts.
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Zoë Kravitz, 2021
Some criticized Zoë Kravitz for this sheer Saint Laurent gown, but though not precisely on theme, we loved it.
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Kim Kardashian, 2022
As one of the last looks of the evening, Kim surprised everyone with the vintage Marilyn Monroe dress – while the moment was controversial, the dress is iconic on its own.
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Dua Lipa, 2023
Simple is sometimes best, and this white-and-black tweed Chanel Bride ball gown from the '90s is proof.












































