The Best Dressed Stars At The Met Gala

Wearing: Maison Margiela 

Why We Loved It: Zendaya was one of this year’s Met Co-chairs and as someone who never shies away from a red-carpet moment, her peacock-blue, corset dress – designed by John Galliano – was arguably the star of the show. She later sported a 1996 Givenchy piece, also designed by John Galliano.

Wearing: Schiaparelli 

Why We Loved It: Sheer, structured and glitzy were three big trends at this year’s Met and they were also three things J.Lo’s Schiaparelli look completely embodied. Another Met co-chair, she naturally pulled out all the stops, accessorising with a dazzling necklace and earrings.

Wearing: Balmain

Why We Loved It: Making her debut at the Met, singer Tyla did not disappoint. Wearing a unique sand sculptured Balmain dress, the figure-hugging number was simple, but made a real statement. 

Wearing: Loewe 

Why We Loved It: This look felt very on brand for rising star Taylor Russell. The shell-like bodice, detailed with flowers, was contrasted by a cascading white skirt and the actress’s signature bob. 

Wearing: Tom Ford

Why We Loved It: Metallics were also everywhere this year, with Venus’s dress nodding to the trend in a modern and elegant way. Her sequined, mirrored dress was simple – but it fitted perfectly. 

Wearing: Thom Browne 

Why We Loved It: At this point, Gigi is a Met veteran. Wearing a custom Thom Browne gown that reportedly took over 13,500 hours to complete, it featured intricately placed 3D yellow flowers and a striking train. A pop of red lipstick tied the whole thing together.

Wearing: Burberry 

Why We Loved It: Jodie’s plunging Burberry gown was made all the more interesting by the sheer train and feather-trim details. Complete with simple accessories and hair, the look felt perfectly balanced. 

Wearing: Victoria Beckham, jewellery by Bucherer Fine Jewellery 

Why We Loved It: Wearing a beautifully constructed sheer dress, Phoebe’s look was all about modern femininity. Going full-on fairy-tale, the soft pink piece was complemented by a simple updo and natural make-up. 

Wearing: Loewe 

Why We Loved It: We’ve missed Ariana Grande on the Met carpet, so we were eagerly waiting to see what the Wicked star would wear this year. Featuring a corseted bodice and flowing skirt, her Loewe dress struck the perfect note. 

Wearing: Gaurav Gupta

Why We Loved It: Potentially one of the most impressive looks of the night, Mindy’s dress was designed to resemble blooming flowers. Using sculptural waves of organza, Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta nailed it. 

Wearing: Swarovski

Why We Loved It: Covered in more than 84,000 Swarovski crystals, this dress really was a jaw dropper. With a simple figure-hugging shape and v-neckline, the silhouette was simple enough to let the crystals shine.

Wearing: Swarovski 

Why We Loved It: Fully nailing the brief, Karlie Kloss wore an embellished, floral appliqué dress. Adorned with delicate pink rose petals and a diamond underlayer that stretched across the entire piece, we loved the way the neckline was almost interwoven with the fabric and her body.

Wearing: Loewe 

Why We Loved It: Greta Lee has truly impressed us red carpet after red carpet – it really has been her year. The star entered the Met wearing a feminine, and elegant Loewe gown that perfectly nailed that cool, modern and elegant look she’s become known for. 

Wearing: Maison Margiela 

Why We Loved It: Highlighting Kim’s incredible figure, this Maison Margiela number feels spot on. We love how the dazzling metallic gown was contrasted by a casual grey bolero wrap.

Wearing: Oscar de la Renta

Why We Loved It: Simple, sculptural and in line with the more minimalist route Kylie has gone down recently, you can’t deny the expert craftsmanship of this Oscar De La Renta Gown. A chic up-do adorned with a simple rose also nodded to the theme. 

Wearing: Prada 

Why We Loved It: Kaia couldn’t help but draw comparisons to her supermodel mum Cindy in this dress. From the voluminous 70s-style hair to the flawless make-up, it has timeless glamour written all over it. 

Wearing: Burberry 

Why We Loved It: As the head of editorial content at British Vogue, it felt almost patriotic for Chioma to wear Burberry. Putting a cool twist on a traditional dress, Chioma wore a laced, tunic-like top with a pair of buttermilk yellow silk trousers. 

Wearing: Maison Alaïa

Why We Loved It: While plenty of people donned floral motifs to nod to the theme, Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti took a different tack. Accessorised with gold, spherical cuffs, this look struck the perfect balance between classic and cool. 

Wearing: Balmain 

Why We Loved It: A dress that looked as though it was sculpted from real glass, Elle Fanning’s sheer Balmain gown looked like a walking work of art. With an almost frosted quality to it, the shoulders featured 3D birds. A softly waved bob and glitzy earrings completed the look.