Rihanna arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 5.

 

 

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art came alive with tributes to Black history, culture and style as the annual Met Gala got underway Monday evening.

The rain did little to dampen spirits on fashion’s big night out, where designers, models and stylists ascended the Met’s iconic — and for the night, blue-carpeted — stairs alongside A-list names from sports, arts and entertainment.

This year’s hotly anticipated dress code, “Tailored for You,” was inspired by the Costume Institute’s accompanying exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores the history of Black dandyism. The Met says its annual theme is designed to “provide guidance and invite creative interpretation.”

It did both, with many attendees putting a contemporary spin on zoot suits, the wide-shouldered, high-waisted suits popularized by African American men in the 1940s. Speaking to CNN ahead of his arrival at the gala, fashion designer Dapper Dan said “real dandyism” began with zoot suits, jazz and the Harlem Renaissance movement. “It’s when Black artists and creatives began to dress the way they felt,” he added.

This year marked the first Met Gala dress code centered on menswear, challenging designers to reinterpret tailoring traditions for their female clients. The red carpet was awash with exaggerated suiting, from the broad shoulders of Doja Cat’s 1980s-inspired Marc Jacobs blazer to the wide-lapeled jackets sported by everyone from actor Tessa Thompson to rapper Doechii.

Janelle Monáe wowed with a suit-within a suit — an outerwear jacket, printed with a blazer and necktie, that she removed to reveal an actual suit (she completed the look with a bowler hat and a clock monocle with spinning hands). Other standout tailored looks included Zendaya’s Louis Vuitton three-piece and Lupita Nyong’o’s all-aquamarine Chanel look with a matching chiffon cape and hat.

Janelle Monáe arrived in a long jacket printed to resemble a suit and necktie, as well as a bowler hat and monocle.

Janelle Monáe arrived in a long jacket printed to resemble a suit and necktie, as well as a bowler hat and monocle.
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The singer and actor then removed the jacket to reveal a time-traveler-inspired black-and-red Thom Browne outfit.

The singer and actor then removed the jacket to reveal a time-traveler-inspired black-and-red Thom Browne outfit.
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The evening’s men also embraced colorful, theatrical suiting: “Bridgerton” actor Regé-Jean Page in all red, Henry Golding in — fittingly — gold and musician Bad Bunny in a loose-fitting brown two-piece paired with a Puerto Rican pava hat.

Elsewhere, attendees used the theme to pay homage to individual Black icons. In the first of two red-carpet looks, Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo, one of the Met Gala’s co-chairs, arrived in a blue Valentino cape that evoked Vogue’s former editor-at-large André Leon Talley. Formula 1 driver (and fellow co-chair) Lewis Hamilton said his patent leather shoes were also a reference to the late fashion journalist — as was Anne Hathaway’s white-button down shirt and Carolina Herrera column dress.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Rihanna attends the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Others looked closer to home, with “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri telling Vogue that her Ferragamo look nodded to the dandy men in her life, including her father. Supermodel Gigi Hadid’s Miu Miu dress was inspired by Zelda Wynn Valdes, a pioneering Black fashion designer who dressed the likes of Josephine Baker and Ella Fitzgerald, while Jodie Turner-Smith channeled equestrian Selina Lazevski.

And then there were the Black icons themselves: Diana Ross, making her first appearance at the gala since 2003, arrived in a 60-pound, 18-foot-long train embroidered with the names of all her children and grandchildren.

Scroll down to see some of the evening’s best looks.

Lauryn Hill made her first Met Gala appearance in a sculptural pale-yellow suit and matching train. Her jewelry, created by jeweler and curator Emefa Cole, paid homage to Ghanaian royalty.

Lauryn Hill made her first Met Gala appearance in a sculptural pale-yellow suit and matching train. Her jewelry, created by jeweler and curator Emefa Cole, paid homage to Ghanaian royalty.
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Halle Berry graced the blue carpet in a sheer mermaid gown with a plunging neckline and strategically placed stripes.

Halle Berry graced the blue carpet in a sheer mermaid gown with a plunging neckline and strategically placed stripes.
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Cardi B in a lush green velvet Burberry suit with wide-legged pants.

Cardi B in a lush green velvet Burberry suit with wide-legged pants.
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The very last to arrive, Rihanna delivered on the "Superfine" theme with a custom Marc Jacobs look featuring a wool jacket, bustier bodysuit and V-tailored skirt. The star also used the red carpet to reveal her third pregnancy.

The very last to arrive, Rihanna delivered on the “Superfine” theme with a custom Marc Jacobs look featuring a wool jacket, bustier bodysuit and V-tailored skirt. The star also used the red carpet to reveal her third pregnancy.
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Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea arrived in Ralph Lauren and sharply tailored Sergio Hudson, respectively.

Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea arrived in Ralph Lauren and sharply tailored Sergio Hudson, respectively.
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With her Met Gala look, Tessa Thompson aimed to signify “the way fashion illustrates our dignity,” she told Billboard. Her old-school church fan featured the face of Vogue’s former editor-at-large André Leon Talley, whom many Met Gala guests honored tonight.

With her Met Gala look, Tessa Thompson aimed to signify “the way fashion illustrates our dignity,” she told Billboard. Her old-school church fan featured the face of Vogue’s former editor-at-large André Leon Talley, whom many Met Gala guests honored tonight.
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Kim Kardashian opted for a head-to-toe leather look by luxury brand Chrome Hearts.

Kim Kardashian opted for a head-to-toe leather look by luxury brand Chrome Hearts.
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Chappell Roan was a “femininomenon” in a hot pink, ‘70s-style bedazzled suit.

Chappell Roan was a “femininomenon” in a hot pink, ‘70s-style bedazzled suit.
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Lizzo wowed in suited glam and a platinum blonde do.

Lizzo wowed in suited glam and a platinum blonde do.
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Making his first Met Gala appearance, Punjabi musician and actor Diljit Dosanjh emulated Sir Bhupinder Singh, an early Indian dandy of the 20th century.

Making his first Met Gala appearance, Punjabi musician and actor Diljit Dosanjh emulated Sir Bhupinder Singh, an early Indian dandy of the 20th century.
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Doja Cat went punk in an ‘80s-style custom Marc Jacobs look that was inspired by “Mother Africa,” she said on Vogue’s Met Gala carpet livestream.

Doja Cat went punk in an ‘80s-style custom Marc Jacobs look that was inspired by “Mother Africa,” she said on Vogue’s Met Gala carpet livestream.
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Kylie Jenner's look was created for her by Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis. Her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, was not in attendance.

Kylie Jenner’s look was created for her by Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis. Her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, was not in attendance.
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An icon of dandyism, Dapper Dan represented both the sartorial present and past of the Black diaspora, calling back to the Harlem Renaissance and the Ghanaian concept of “Sankofa."

An icon of dandyism, Dapper Dan represented both the sartorial present and past of the Black diaspora, calling back to the Harlem Renaissance and the Ghanaian concept of “Sankofa.”
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FKA Twigs’ custom Wales Bonner dress evoked Josephine Baker, the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture.

FKA Twigs’ custom Wales Bonner dress evoked Josephine Baker, the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture.
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“The White Lotus” stars Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger wore custom Priya Ahluwalia and Balmain, respectively. Wood’s look entailed a cropped suit jacket and a matching train, while Schwarzenegger’s appears to be a modern twist on the zoot suits popular in 1930s and 1940s Harlem.

“The White Lotus” stars Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger wore custom Priya Ahluwalia and Balmain, respectively. Wood’s look entailed a cropped suit jacket and a matching train, while Schwarzenegger’s appears to be a modern twist on the zoot suits popular in 1930s and 1940s Harlem.
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WNBA star and Met Gala host committee Angel Reese looked chic in a custom Thom Browne gown and a sleek bob.

WNBA star and Met Gala host committee Angel Reese looked chic in a custom Thom Browne gown and a sleek bob.
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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan accessorized his black Sabyasachi ensemble with statement jewelry and a cane.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan accessorized his black Sabyasachi ensemble with statement jewelry and a cane.
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Ayo Edebiri’s Ferragamo look was inspired by the dandy men in her life, including her father, she told Vogue.

Ayo Edebiri’s Ferragamo look was inspired by the dandy men in her life, including her father, she told Vogue.
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Mindy Kaling wore custom Harbison Studio, embellished with golden brooches and pops of red.

Mindy Kaling wore custom Harbison Studio, embellished with golden brooches and pops of red.
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Stylist Law Roach, attending the Met Gala as an event consultant and partner for Burberry, sourced all his accessories from eBay, he told Vogue's livestream hosts — including his Cartier ring and Tiffany brooches.

Stylist Law Roach, attending the Met Gala as an event consultant and partner for Burberry, sourced all his accessories from eBay, he told Vogue’s livestream hosts — including his Cartier ring and Tiffany brooches.
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“Euphoria” actress Hunter Schafer arrived in a monochrome, multi-layered suit and flared pants, topped with a white beret.

“Euphoria” actress Hunter Schafer arrived in a monochrome, multi-layered suit and flared pants, topped with a white beret.
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"Bridgerton" actor Regé-Jean Page arrived in a striking all-red ensemble by Brioni.

“Bridgerton” actor Regé-Jean Page arrived in a striking all-red ensemble by Brioni.
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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s sunny yellow chiffon dress, by Valentino, was layered with a floral lace turtleneck bodice.

Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s sunny yellow chiffon dress, by Valentino, was layered with a floral lace turtleneck bodice.
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Henry Golding was suitably golden in a shimmering Ozwald Boateng three-piece suit and Cartier jewelry.

Henry Golding was suitably golden in a shimmering Ozwald Boateng three-piece suit and Cartier jewelry.
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Demi Moore’s take on dandyism took the form of an outsized pinstripe necktie, with accessories by Shiphra Jewelry.

Demi Moore’s take on dandyism took the form of an outsized pinstripe necktie, with accessories by Shiphra Jewelry.
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Serena Williams modernized old Hollywood glam with an ice blue Bardot-style Moncler gown, oversized coat and golden finger waves.

Serena Williams modernized old Hollywood glam with an ice blue Bardot-style Moncler gown, oversized coat and golden finger waves.
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For Cynthia Erivo’s fourth Met Gala appearance, the “Wicked” star donned a custom Givenchy look by the house’s creative director, Sarah Burton.

For Cynthia Erivo’s fourth Met Gala appearance, the “Wicked” star donned a custom Givenchy look by the house’s creative director, Sarah Burton.
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Model Alton Mason’s glittery chrome ensemble featured a unique heart-shaped neckline.

Model Alton Mason’s glittery chrome ensemble featured a unique heart-shaped neckline.
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Miley Cyrus donned custom Alaïa with Cartier jewelry.

Miley Cyrus donned custom Alaïa with Cartier jewelry.
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Doechii worked closely with Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams on her look, which was inspired by the book (“Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity”) that is the basis for the Costume Institute’s exhibition, the rapper told Vogue carpet co-hosts.

Doechii worked closely with Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams on her look, which was inspired by the book (“Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity”) that is the basis for the Costume Institute’s exhibition, the rapper told Vogue carpet co-hosts.
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Andrew Scott, one of the most consistently stylish red-carpet dressers of recent years, in a dandy-inspired Giuliva Heritage suit paired with a Swarovski brooch.

Andrew Scott, one of the most consistently stylish red-carpet dressers of recent years, in a dandy-inspired Giuliva Heritage suit paired with a Swarovski brooch.
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K-pop star Lisa arrived at her first Met Gala with Louis Vuitton branding threaded into her hose, jacket and bodysuit. But LV logos weren't the only emblems threaded into her look — it also featured miniature embroidered versions of portraits by Henry Taylor, the artist behind Pharrell Williams’ Vogue cover.

K-pop star Lisa arrived at her first Met Gala with Louis Vuitton branding threaded into her hose, jacket and bodysuit. But LV logos weren’t the only emblems threaded into her look — it also featured miniature embroidered versions of portraits by Henry Taylor, the artist behind Pharrell Williams’ Vogue cover.
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Karlie Kloss debuted her baby bump in a plunging black gown.

Karlie Kloss debuted her baby bump in a plunging black gown.
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“The White Lotus” star Walton Goggins put a fun spin on classic menswear in a long blazer and skirt by Thom Browne.

“The White Lotus” star Walton Goggins put a fun spin on classic menswear in a long blazer and skirt by Thom Browne.
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Megan Thee Stallion channels singers Josephine Baker and Eartha Kitt, with her beehive-esque ponytail reminiscent of a hairstyle once worn by the former.

Megan Thee Stallion channels singers Josephine Baker and Eartha Kitt, with her beehive-esque ponytail reminiscent of a hairstyle once worn by the former.
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Sabrina Carpenter represented Louis Vuitton with a pinstriped leotard and tailcoat. Carpenter worked with the brand’s creative director of menswear Pharrell Williams who, she said, told her: “You’re quite short, no pants for you,” she recalled during Vogue's red carpet livestream.

Sabrina Carpenter represented Louis Vuitton with a pinstriped leotard and tailcoat. Carpenter worked with the brand’s creative director of menswear Pharrell Williams who, she said, told her: “You’re quite short, no pants for you,” she recalled during Vogue’s red carpet livestream.
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Met Gala co-chair A$AP Rocky arrived in a dapper, self-designed suit from his own label, AWGE.

Met Gala co-chair A$AP Rocky arrived in a dapper, self-designed suit from his own label, AWGE.
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Dua Lipa arrived in a custom black chiffon, feather and organza Chanel number, which took 2,000 hours and 45,000 embroidered elements to craft, according to Vogue.

Dua Lipa arrived in a custom black chiffon, feather and organza Chanel number, which took 2,000 hours and 45,000 embroidered elements to craft, according to Vogue.
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Anne Hathaway wore a relaxed custom Carolina Herrera that she said honored the late André Leon Talley. “We wanted (him) to look down from heaven and scream, ‘glamour!’” Hathaway said.

Anne Hathaway wore a relaxed custom Carolina Herrera that she said honored the late André Leon Talley. “We wanted (him) to look down from heaven and scream, ‘glamour!’” Hathaway said.
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Bad Bunny honored his heritage by topping his look with a Puerto Rican pava hat.

Bad Bunny honored his heritage by topping his look with a Puerto Rican pava hat.
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade in complementary black-and-white ensembles by Prada.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade in complementary black-and-white ensembles by Prada.
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Ava DuVernay’s custom Prada look was a modern replica of an outfit worn by her grandmother in a photograph taken in 1919, she told Variety.

Ava DuVernay’s custom Prada look was a modern replica of an outfit worn by her grandmother in a photograph taken in 1919, she told Variety.
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Barry Keoghan, who will play Ringo Starr in a forthcoming Beatles biopic, seemingly channeled the band’s "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" era in his custom Valentino look.

Barry Keoghan, who will play Ringo Starr in a forthcoming Beatles biopic, seemingly channeled the band’s “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” era in his custom Valentino look.
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Lupita Nyong’o, a Chanel brand ambassador, wore a custom aquamarine lurex wool jacket embellished with a satin collar. The Chanel ensemble references look No. 67 from the brand’s fall-winter 2015/16 haute couture collection.

Lupita Nyong’o, a Chanel brand ambassador, wore a custom aquamarine lurex wool jacket embellished with a satin collar. The Chanel ensemble references look No. 67 from the brand’s fall-winter 2015/16 haute couture collection.
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Gigi Hadid’s dazzling golden Miu Miu gown was created in collaboration with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, former Vogue fashion editor and the first Black woman to style a Vogue cover. The look was inspired by pioneering fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes.

Gigi Hadid’s dazzling golden Miu Miu gown was created in collaboration with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, former Vogue fashion editor and the first Black woman to style a Vogue cover. The look was inspired by pioneering fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes.
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Blackpink’s Jennie, in Chanel, sported a black leather satin jumpsuit, adorned with pearls, with an overskirt, a white silk camelia and a top hat.

Blackpink’s Jennie, in Chanel, sported a black leather satin jumpsuit, adorned with pearls, with an overskirt, a white silk camelia and a top hat.
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Wearing a red suit designed by Orange Culture, a Nigerian fashion brand, "Atlanta" star Brian Tyree Henry posted on Instagram that he was “fine and dandy like cinnamon candy.”

Wearing a red suit designed by Orange Culture, a Nigerian fashion brand, “Atlanta” star Brian Tyree Henry posted on Instagram that he was “fine and dandy like cinnamon candy.”
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Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ sleeveless blue Harbison Studio dress featured a bow and a long train.

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ sleeveless blue Harbison Studio dress featured a bow and a long train.
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Zoe Saldaña put an inventive spin on tailored menswear in a Thom Browne suit-dress.

Zoe Saldaña put an inventive spin on tailored menswear in a Thom Browne suit-dress.
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Diana Ross, who hasn’t been to the Met Gala since 2003, told Vogue that her decision to attend was a last-minute one. But her regalia suggests otherwise: The train of her show-stopping “forever family gown,” as she called it, was embroidered with the names of her five children and eight grandchildren. It weighs 60 pounds and is 18 feet long.

Diana Ross, who hasn’t been to the Met Gala since 2003, told Vogue that her decision to attend was a last-minute one. But her regalia suggests otherwise: The train of her show-stopping “forever family gown,” as she called it, was embroidered with the names of her five children and eight grandchildren. It weighs 60 pounds and is 18 feet long.
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Rapper Pusha T, in a hand-embroidered burgundy pinstriped blazer and matching flared pants, was among numerous stars wearing Louis Vuitton custom-designed by Met Gala co-chair Pharrell Williams.

Rapper Pusha T, in a hand-embroidered burgundy pinstriped blazer and matching flared pants, was among numerous stars wearing Louis Vuitton custom-designed by Met Gala co-chair Pharrell Williams.
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Pamela Anderson, sporting a new bob haircut, arrived in a floor-length, long-sleeved silver sequined gown by Tory Burch.

Pamela Anderson, sporting a new bob haircut, arrived in a floor-length, long-sleeved silver sequined gown by Tory Burch.
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Channeling ‘70s Bianca Jagger, Zendaya arrived in a custom white silk single-breasted Louis Vuitton tuxedo with a waistcoat, silk tie, felt hat, platform pumps and flared trousers — styled, of course, by Law Roach.

Channeling ‘70s Bianca Jagger, Zendaya arrived in a custom white silk single-breasted Louis Vuitton tuxedo with a waistcoat, silk tie, felt hat, platform pumps and flared trousers — styled, of course, by Law Roach.
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“Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink, a Prada brand ambassador, made her Met Gala debut in custom gothic look from the Italian label.

“Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink, a Prada brand ambassador, made her Met Gala debut in custom gothic look from the Italian label.
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Maya Hawke in a blush gown and cape by Prada.

Maya Hawke in a blush gown and cape by Prada.
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Broadway star Kara Young took a monochrome approach, wearing a cocoa-colored suit with a structured silhouette and cropped sleeves that revealed long gloves underneath.

Broadway star Kara Young took a monochrome approach, wearing a cocoa-colored suit with a structured silhouette and cropped sleeves that revealed long gloves underneath.
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Singer and actor Audra McDonald’s look, designed for her by Charles Harbison, was inspired by the 1991 movie “Daughters of the Dust.”

Singer and actor Audra McDonald’s look, designed for her by Charles Harbison, was inspired by the 1991 movie “Daughters of the Dust.”
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“Succession” star Sarah Snook’s menswear-inspired look featured a wide-shouldered black tuxedo with a trailing cape.

“Succession” star Sarah Snook’s menswear-inspired look featured a wide-shouldered black tuxedo with a trailing cape.
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Tony Award-winning actor Adrienne Warren wore a white silk satin-faced organza ruffle blouse with a black corseted cummerbund evening skirt, all designed by Sergio Hudson.

Tony Award-winning actor Adrienne Warren wore a white silk satin-faced organza ruffle blouse with a black corseted cummerbund evening skirt, all designed by Sergio Hudson.
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Coco Jones’ custom Manish Malhotra attire was a regal hybrid of structure and movement, with her floral applique-embroidered blazer descending into a floor-sweeping train. “This is where fashion meets intention,” Jones said of the event’s theme.

Coco Jones’ custom Manish Malhotra attire was a regal hybrid of structure and movement, with her floral applique-embroidered blazer descending into a floor-sweeping train. “This is where fashion meets intention,” Jones said of the event’s theme.
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Pharrell Williams, who is serving as a co-chair of the event, wore a double-breasted Louis Vuitton blazer, made using 15,000 pearls, that took 400 hours to make. Williams’ wife, Helen Lasichanh, wore a corseted leather bodysuit and tights patterned with the logo of Louis Vuitton.

Pharrell Williams, who is serving as a co-chair of the event, wore a double-breasted Louis Vuitton blazer, made using 15,000 pearls, that took 400 hours to make. Williams’ wife, Helen Lasichanh, wore a corseted leather bodysuit and tights patterned with the logo of Louis Vuitton.
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Sydney Sweeney dazzled in a black sequined Miu Miu gown with tasseled and beaded sleeves. The look was inspired by actress Kim Novak’s look in the 1968 movie “The Legend of Lylah Clare.”

Sydney Sweeney dazzled in a black sequined Miu Miu gown with tasseled and beaded sleeves. The look was inspired by actress Kim Novak’s look in the 1968 movie “The Legend of Lylah Clare.”
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Event co-chair Colman Domingo’s first Met Gala look was a dramatic, floor-sweeping Valentino cape, referencing both royalty and the late André Leon Talley’s iconic 2011 Met Gala outfit.

Event co-chair Colman Domingo’s first Met Gala look was a dramatic, floor-sweeping Valentino cape, referencing both royalty and the late André Leon Talley’s iconic 2011 Met Gala outfit.
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Beneath the cape, Domingo wore a black and butter checkered wool Valentino jacket, embellished with pearl and crystal embroidery.

Beneath the cape, Domingo wore a black and butter checkered wool Valentino jacket, embellished with pearl and crystal embroidery.
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Model Christian Latchman, the face of the Costume Institute exhibition's catalog cover, arrived at the Met Gala in a whimsical cream-colored suit and pleated train.

Model Christian Latchman, the face of the Costume Institute exhibition’s catalog cover, arrived at the Met Gala in a whimsical cream-colored suit and pleated train.
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Met Gala co-chair Lewis Hamilton stunned in a custom white Wales Bonner tuxedo. “The color ivory denotes purity and status,” and “ancestral beads and freshwater pearls shine with garnet-colored diamonds… eternal amulets,” stylist Eric McNeal wrote on Instagram.

Met Gala co-chair Lewis Hamilton stunned in a custom white Wales Bonner tuxedo. “The color ivory denotes purity and status,” and “ancestral beads and freshwater pearls shine with garnet-colored diamonds… eternal amulets,” stylist Eric McNeal wrote on Instagram.
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"Saturday Night Live" comedian Ego Nwodim arrived at the Met Gala in custom Christopher John Rogers.

“Saturday Night Live” comedian Ego Nwodim arrived at the Met Gala in custom Christopher John Rogers.
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A first-time Met Gala attendee, pianist Gina Alice Redlinger wore a black-and-white mermaid dress with piano-themed clutch.

A first-time Met Gala attendee, pianist Gina Alice Redlinger wore a black-and-white mermaid dress with piano-themed clutch.
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Teyana Taylor’s look, by Marc Jacobs, was finished with an extravagant, pleated crimson red cape embroidered with “Harlem Rose.”

Teyana Taylor’s look, by Marc Jacobs, was finished with an extravagant, pleated crimson red cape embroidered with “Harlem Rose.”
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Styled by Ruth E. Carter, the ensemble is partly a nod to Taylor's 2018 song “Rose in Harlem,” which pays homage to her upbringing in the neighborhood. The pleats represent the opening of the rose, Carter told BET.

Styled by Ruth E. Carter, the ensemble is partly a nod to Taylor’s 2018 song “Rose in Harlem,” which pays homage to her upbringing in the neighborhood. The pleats represent the opening of the rose, Carter told BET.
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Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, wears a floor-length baby-blue coat designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton.

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, wears a floor-length baby-blue coat designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton.
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YouTube star and Vogue host Emma Chamberlain struck a pose in a femme version of a pinstripe suit, accessorizing with sheer gloves.

YouTube star and Vogue host Emma Chamberlain struck a pose in a femme version of a pinstripe suit, accessorizing with sheer gloves.
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Donning an archival Off-White design, by the label's late creative director Virgil Abloh, La La Anthony said via Instagram that she was honored to carry on the brand’s legacy at the event.

Donning an archival Off-White design, by the label’s late creative director Virgil Abloh, La La Anthony said via Instagram that she was honored to carry on the brand’s legacy at the event.
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