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
Gigi Hadid wears vinyl catsuit and padded puffer coat by Versace for the Met Gala 2022.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith looked flawless in risqué Gucci gown
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Blake Lively wears impressive colour-changing Versace dress, while Ryan Reynolds opted for Ralph Lauren suit
Blake Lively Met Gala
Blake Lively wore a colour-changing Versace gown for her 10th Met Gala appearance
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani stood out in neon Vera Wang ensemble for the Met Gala 2022
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor turned to Iris Von Herpen gown for this year's Met Gala
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union oozed glamour in glitzy Versace maxi gown
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
Cara Delevingne was the lady in red at this year's Met Gala as she wore a Christian Dior haute couture suit
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow wowed in Iris Van Herpen
Ariana DeBose
'West Side Story' actor Ariana DeBose looked sensational in Moschino gown
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion also wowed in a gold Moschino gown with feather shoulder detailing
Evan Mock
Evan Mock's look was by Head of State for this year's Met Gala
Cardi B
Cardi B stunned in gold Versace figure hugging dress, which featured additional gold chains
Kiki Layne
Kiki Layne injected a pop of colour to the red carpet in custom Prabal Gurung
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
Hailey Bieber cut an elegant look in Saint Laurent, inspired by Jerry Hall
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe oozed elegance in figure-hugging Ralph Lauren dress with additional embellished hood
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski wore a vintage Versace look from Spring/Summer 1992, which was originally worn by Yasmeen Ghauri
Madelaine Petsch
Madelaine Petsch opted for a yellow printed Moschino dress for the Met Gala 2022
Lily James
Lily James wore Versace dress, and Charlotte Tilbury make-up on the red carpet
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter attended her first Met Gala wearing Paco Rabanne by Julien Dossena
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan wore a Louis Vuitton midi-dress with elaborate shoulder and skirt detailing
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain cut a glamorous look in embellished Gucci dress and headpiece
Lizzo
Lizzo kept to a black and gold colour scheme in Thom Browne look
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo wore a stunning Louis Vuitton number for the Met Gala 2022
Fredrik Robertsson
Fredrik Robertsson certainly turned heads in custom Iris Van Herpen design
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday Mr President' dress, while boyfriend Pete Davidson wore Dior
Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan looked regal in a gold gown by Joseph Altuzarra
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish wore a Gucci gown made from recycled materials for this year's Met Gala
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey wore a glitzy gold number by Area and impressive wing-like necklace
Stormzy
Stormzy opted for white cape suit from Burberry for this year's Met Gala
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
Emma Stone opted for a minimal yet super chic Louis Vuitton outfit for the Met Gala
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner's modern bridal look was by Off White
Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan wore hot pink Valentino from head to toe
Nicola Coughlan
Nicola Coughlan attended her first ever Met Gala wearing Richard Quinn black and pink gown
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner opted for monochrome Louis Vuitton looks at the met Gala
Glenn Close
Glenn Close was another A-lister to brighten the red carpet in hot pink Valentino
Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls cut a sultry look in Tom Ford bondage-style bodycon dress
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens turned to Moschino for her sheer black dress
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo wore Versace as she graced the red carpet
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker pulled out all the stops in a monochrome Christopher John Roger number
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
Bee Carrozzini wore Alexander McQueen at this year's Met Gala
Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow slipped into custom Givenchy suit for the Met Gala 2022
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss wore an elegant black maxi dress with lace panel detailing from Givenchy
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber looked ethereal in Alexander McQueen cut-out gown at the Met Gala 2022
Rosalía
Rosalía turned to Givenchy for her showstopping Met Gala ensemble
paloma
Paloma Elsesser stunned in a soft pink custom Coach ensemble at the Met Gala 2022
clairedanes
Claire Danes wore a stunning Lanvin gown from the Autumn/ Winter 2022 collection by Bruno Sialelli at the Met Gala 2022
