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Fashion’s answer to the Oscars has taken over New York for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual benefit, the Met Ball.
The visually spectacular event – hosted by honorary chairs Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams – will see Hollywood’s finest dazzle in New York for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual benefit, the Met Ball.
The theme for the 2017 Met Gala is Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons.
For non-fashion folk, that pretty much means the glitzy bash’s dress code is Japanese-style avant garde, inspired by the label of renowned designer Rei Kawakubo.
Rei Kawakubo, the genius behind the Japanese fashion house, will be the first living designer since 1983’s Yves Saint Laurent to be the sole subject of Anna Wintour’s beloved fashion exhibit.
The museum’s curator Andrew Bolton mused, “Rei Kawakubo is one of the most important and influential designers of the past 40 years.”
“By inviting us to rethink fashion as a site of constant creation, recreation, and hybridity, she has defined the aesthetics of our time.”
No doubt we can expect Tinseltown’s biggest names to push the envelope and give us an absolute sensory feast of wild looks (and a hell of a lot of memes).
Click through to check out your favourite stars slaying the Met Gala
Ice queen Kate Hudson swaps her blonde locks for frosty white.
She swore she’d never return to the Met Gala but four years later, Gwyneth Paltrow is officially back! “I’m never going again. It was so un-fun. It was boiling. It was too crowded. I did not enjoy it at all,” the actress remarked after a bad experience at the 2013 Met Ball.
Anyone else getting Oscar flashbacks to Gwynnie’s Ralph Lauren dress (R) from the 1999 ceremony?
All hail our Hollywood heroes Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.
Rihanna, we’re guessing you couldn’t decide what to wear…
Kim Kardashian flies solo with People reporting Kanye West is “not ready to start attending big events.” The insider explains: “It had nothing to do with the Met Gala. It was more about the stress and pressure of a big red carpet. He just wasn’t quite there yet.”
Met Gala 2017 – Kim Kardashian arrives
Madonna and her grills have arrived. Side note: How fierce is her camo-print dress.
Jennifer Lopez and her new man Alex Rodriguez look seriously loved up.
The 47-year-old has a princess moment as she walks the red carpet in this sweeping blue Valentino dress.
Met Gala 2017 – J Lo behind the scenes on the red carpet
Blake Lively’s gold gown has a very unexpected twist at the end – how cool are the blue feathers?
Blake and her main man, Ryan Reynolds! The Deadpool actor gives a subtle nod to his wife’s outfit with his blue bow-tie.
Pregnant Serena Williams is seriously glowing in this emerald-coloured dress.
Look at that smile!
She attended the event with her fiance, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.
Kendall Jenner ditches the underwear in this daring sheer frock.
No undies, no worries!
Met Gala 2017 – Kendall Jenner arrives
The BFFs we didn’t know we needed in our life – Amy Schumer and Riz Ahmed.
The Olsen Twins out Olsen Twin themselves! We are living for this glorious aesthetic, thank you Mary-Kate and Ashley.
Katie Holmes works old Hollywood glamour in a deep teal gown.
The 38-year-old is joined by designer and close friend, Zac Posen.
Kylie Jenner channels her best Kim.
The reality star strikes a pose with fashion designer Donatella Versace.
Met Gala 2017 – E! News deconstructs Kylie Jenner’s look
Lena Dunham is a Scottish dream…
But it looks like the tartan frock is being a bit of a nightmare.
Candice Swanepoel, Sofia Richie, Chloe Bennet, Behati Prinsloo, and Joan Smalls strike a pose.
The ladies join Char Defrancesco and Marc Jacobs.
Hollywood royalty Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady are kicking major goals with their coordinating silver ensembles.
We recognise those cherry lips…
Met Gala 2017 – Katy Perry’s red dress
Red seems be the flavour of the night for fellow chair Pharrell and his wife, Helen Lasichanh.
It’s no secret that model Candice Swanepoel looks simply stunning in this classic black strapless gown.
Claire Danes channels her inner rock goddess.
And we’re off! The essence of all things Vogue and the publication’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, stepped out on the yellow carpet in this sparkling gold number.
Taking the stage is actress Laura Osnes.
Homegrown hero Rose Byrne takes the plunge in this tulle creation and voluminous hair while her partner Bobby Cannavale rocks a dapper black tux.
W’ere living for Daisy Ridley’s ballerina-inspired up do.
Wendi Deng oozes elegance in this chic floral gown.
Umm, how jealous are we that Wendi Deng and Rupert Murdoch’s daughters Chloe and Grace scored an invite.
Behati Prinsloo, who welcomed daughter Dusty back in September, keeps things classic in this sexy white frock.
Adriana Lima is the epitome of the fire emoji.
Mindy Kaling steps out in a fringed navy dress.
Big Little Lies favourite Laura Dern makes a seriously big impression in this cut-out dress.
Thank you Lily Collins for bringing your fashion A game. The star is barely recognisable thanks to her blunt black wig.
Grace Hartzel proves face paint and ringlets have a place on the Met Gala red carpet.
OK Emma Roberts, you look seriously smoking.
Girls star Allison Williams.
Who needs actual accessories when you cut just cut off your dreadlocks and bring them on the red carpet, right Jaden Smith?
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas lap up the moment.
Aww, James Corden is joined by his wife Julia Carey.
Emily Ratajkowski is giving us her best mermaid
Nothing wintery about Sophie Turner!
Fresh from their Aussie holiday with Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, Matt Damon and his wife Luciana look refreshed and relaxed.
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner opts for a gold and white ensemble.
We’re obsessed with Zoe Kravitz’s new pixie haircut.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd make it red carpet official.
Met Gala 2017 – Selena Gomez and The Weeknd arrive
Sleek locks, a dreamy dress and the look of love – Selena Gomez knows how to slay the red carpet.
It’s 50 Shades of black for Dakota Fanning tonight.
Puff Daddy has arrived!
Thandie Newton is party up the top, business down the bottom.
It’s date night for Australia’s golden couple, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness.
The 61-year-old puts her best foot forward in this edgy platform shoes.
Silver screen power couple Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin.
Felicity Jones is a lilac dream.
Salma Hayek and hubby François-Henri Pinault.
Diana Kruger and Jessica Chastain’s dresses bring pops of sunshine to the yellow carpet.
Stacy Martin and Nicki-Minaj look seriously fierce.
How cute is Kerry Washington’s bob? While Solange rugs up in a cosy jacket.
Actress Haley Bennett works one hell of a flower crown.
Reese Witherspoon is a beauty in blue and black.
No one does a red carpet as well as Halle Berry!
Emmy Rossum is all class in her jumpsuit.
Why hello Bella Hadid!
The model had no qualms with her outrageous fishnet bodysuit.
Sister Gig popped a bottle for this silky champagne ensemble.
Celine Dion is a delightful diva.
It’s all about textures for Chrissy and Cara Delevingne.
Girls night out for Naomi, Stella and Kate.
Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily Rose is a picture perfect.
A step into petal delight for Miranda Kerr.
Naomi Watts goes for a classic look.
Lupita Nyong’o shows us how to work with bold colours.
Zendaya is walking art.
