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Met Gala Red Carpet: All the best looks and moments from the Met Gala 2022

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    • Thank the style gods, the Met Gala red carpet was a serious serve...

    It’s that time again: the return of the Met Gala red carpet – arguably, the most stylish one in the game. The first Monday in May, a date firmly imprinted on the fashion world’s calendar, is the biggest night for fashion. After last year’s event, expectations were high for the Met Gala 2022, and we can gladly confirm that when it came to the style stakes, it did not disappoint.

    The event is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and always has a different theme, based on a current exhibition at the Met. Each year, a different set of co-chairs are appointed to help host and this year’s hosts are Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda, alongside honorary co-chairs Tom Ford, Adam Mosseri of Instagram and Anna Wintour.

    The guest list this year was one of the best, and even though sadly, Zendaya skipped this year’s event, everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Emma Stone and TikTok star Emma Chamberlain in attendance. So naturally, there were plenty of style moments to make up for it.

    What was the Met Gala 2022 theme?

    This year’s theme was, In America: An Anthology of Fashion, a continuation of last year’s In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. Both exhibitions will be on show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until 5th September 2022.

    The best Met Gala red carpet moments

    From Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe’s dress to Rihanna receiving a special honour, take a look at some of the best moments.

    Gigi Hadid Met Gala
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    Gigi Hadid

    Gigi Hadid wears vinyl catsuit and padded puffer coat by Versace for the Met Gala 2022.

    Jodie Turner-Smith Met Gala
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    Jodie Turner-Smith

    Jodie Turner-Smith looked flawless in risqué Gucci gown

    Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
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    Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

    Blake Lively wears impressive colour-changing Versace dress, while Ryan Reynolds opted for Ralph Lauren suit

    Blake Lively
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    Blake Lively wore a colour-changing Versace gown for her 10th Met Gala appearance

    Gwen Stefani Met Gala
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    Gwen Stefani

    Gwen Stefani stood out in neon Vera Wang ensemble for the Met Gala 2022

    Teyana Taylor Met Gala
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    Teyana Taylor

    Teyana Taylor turned to Iris Von Herpen gown for this year's Met Gala

    Gabrielle Union Met Gala
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    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle Union oozed glamour in glitzy Versace maxi gown

    Tessa Thompson Met Gala
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    Tessa Thompson

    Tessa Thompson was pretty in pink as she wore a soft pink mini dress with elaborate tulle skirt by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera

    Cara Delevingne Met Gala
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    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne was the lady in red at this year's Met Gala as she wore a Christian Dior haute couture suit

    Winnie Harlow Met Gala
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    Winnie Harlow

    Winnie Harlow wowed in Iris Van Herpen

    Ariana DeBose Met Gala
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    Ariana DeBose

    'West Side Story' actor Ariana DeBose looked sensational in Moschino gown

    Megan Thee Stallion
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    Megan Thee Stallion

    Megan Thee Stallion also wowed in a gold Moschino gown with feather shoulder detailing

    Evan Mock Met Gala
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    Evan Mock

    Evan Mock's look was by Head of State for this year's Met Gala

    Cardi B Met Gala
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    Cardi B

    Cardi B stunned in gold Versace figure hugging dress, which featured additional gold chains

    Kiki Layne Met Gala
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    Kiki Layne

    Kiki Layne injected a pop of colour to the red carpet in custom Prabal Gurung

    Tommy Dorfman Met Gala
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    Tommy Dorfman

    Tommy Dorfman opted for a deep forest green wet-look cut out ensemble by Christopher Kane for the Met Gala 2022

    Hailey Bieber Met Gala
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    Hailey Bieber

    Hailey Bieber cut an elegant look in Saint Laurent, inspired by Jerry Hall

    Janelle Monáe Met Gala
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    Janelle Monáe

    Janelle Monáe oozed elegance in figure-hugging Ralph Lauren dress with additional embellished hood

    Emily Ratajkowski Met Gala
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    Emily Ratajkowski

    Emily Ratajkowski wore a vintage Versace look from Spring/Summer 1992, which was originally worn by
    Yasmeen Ghauri

    Madelaine Petsch Met Gala
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    Madelaine Petsch

    Madelaine Petsch opted for a yellow printed Moschino dress for the Met Gala 2022

    Lily James Met Gala
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    Lily James

    Lily James wore Versace dress, and Charlotte Tilbury make-up on the red carpet

    Sabrina Carpenter Met Gala
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    Sabrina Carpenter

    Sabrina Carpenter attended her first Met Gala wearing Paco Rabanne by Julien Dossena

    Gemma Chan Met Gala
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    Gemma Chan

    Gemma Chan wore a Louis Vuitton midi-dress with elaborate shoulder and skirt detailing

    Jessica Chastain Met Gala
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    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica Chastain cut a glamorous look in embellished Gucci dress and headpiece

    Lizzo Met Gala
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    Lizzo

    Lizzo kept to a black and gold colour scheme in Thom Browne look

    Cynthia Erivo Met Gala
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    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia Erivo wore a stunning Louis Vuitton number for the Met Gala 2022

    Fredrik Robertsson Met Gala
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    Fredrik Robertsson

    Fredrik Robertsson certainly turned heads in custom Iris Van Herpen design

    Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
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    Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson

    Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday Mr President' dress, while boyfriend Pete Davidson wore Dior

    Rachel Brosnahan Met Gala
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    Rachel Brosnahan

    Rachel Brosnahan looked regal in a gold gown by Joseph Altuzarra

    Billie Eilish Met Gala
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    Billie Eilish

    Billie Eilish wore a Gucci gown made from recycled materials for this year's Met Gala

    Chloe Bailey Met Gala
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    Chloe Bailey

    Chloe Bailey wore a glitzy gold number by Area and impressive wing-like necklace

    Stormzy Met Gala
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    Stormzy

    Stormzy opted for white cape suit from Burberry for this year's Met Gala

    Alicia Keys Met Gala
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    Alicia Keys

    Alicia Keys pulled out all the stops with Ralph Lauren outfit, which had the New York skyline embellished on her cape

    Emma Stone Met Gala
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    Emma Stone

    Emma Stone opted for a minimal yet super chic Louis Vuitton outfit for the Met Gala

    Kylie Jenner Met Gala
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    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner's modern bridal look was by Off White

    Sebastian Stan Met Gala
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    Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian Stan wore hot pink Valentino from head to toe

    Nicola Coughlan Met Gala
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    Nicola Coughlan

    Nicola Coughlan attended her first ever Met Gala wearing Richard Quinn black and pink gown

    Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Met Gala
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    Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner

    Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner opted for monochrome Louis Vuitton looks at the met Gala

    Glenn Close Met Gala
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    Glenn Close

    Glenn Close was another A-lister to brighten the red carpet in hot pink Valentino

    Joan Smalls Met Gala
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    Joan Smalls

    Joan Smalls cut a sultry look in Tom Ford bondage-style bodycon dress

    Vanessa Hudgens arrives for the met gala red carpet 2022
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    Vanessa Hudgens

    Vanessa Hudgens turned to Moschino for her sheer black dress

    Olivia Rodrigo Met Gala
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    Olivia Rodrigo

    Olivia Rodrigo wore Versace as she graced the red carpet

    Sarah Jessica Parker Met gala
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    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker pulled out all the stops in a monochrome Christopher John Roger number

    Anna Wintour Met Gala
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    Anna Wintour

    Anna Wintour opted for an embellished dress, and matching cape with a feather trim, from Chanel haute couture by Virginie Viard

    Bee Carrozzini
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    Bee Carrozzini

    Bee Carrozzini wore Alexander McQueen at this year's Met Gala

    Jack Harlow Met Gala
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    Jack Harlow

    Jack Harlow slipped into custom Givenchy suit for the Met Gala 2022

    Karlie Kloss Met Gala
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    Karlie Kloss

    Karlie Kloss wore an elegant black maxi dress with lace panel detailing from Givenchy

    Kaia Gerber Met Gala
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    Kaia Gerber

    Kaia Gerber looked ethereal in Alexander McQueen cut-out gown at the Met Gala 2022

    Rosalía Met Gala
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    Rosalía

    Rosalía turned to Givenchy for her showstopping Met Gala ensemble

    Paloma Elsesser
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    Paloma Elsesser stunned in a soft pink custom Coach ensemble at the Met Gala 2022

    Claire Danes Met Gala
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    Claire Danes wore a stunning Lanvin gown from the Autumn/ Winter 2022 collection by Bruno Sialelli at the Met Gala 2022

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