Joe Schildhorn/BFA/REX/ShutterstockStars took New York City by storm Monday for the exclusive 2016 Met Gala, and while they stunned on the red carpet, it seems the real fun was had inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
E! News has obtained exclusive photos from inside the event, where stars mingled, chatted and looked at some of the museum's most iconic art. Dressed in couture designers such as Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Burberry and more, celebrities modeled their designers' Manus x Machina (the theme of the night) looks.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrived in Balmain, a favorite designer of the couple. Sister Kendall Jenner donned Calvin Klein for the evening, as she models for the company's underwear campaign. Rapper Nicki Minaj donned a custom Jeremy Scott for Moschino look for the night.
All eyes were on Beyoncé, however, who arrived without husband Jay Z. She was spotted all over the place throughout the night, posing with sister Solange Knowles, Aziz Ansari, Idris Elba and more. It's safe to say she definitely made the rounds while taking a break from her Formation World Tour.
Pregnant Blake Lively concealed her tiny baby bump underneath her gorgeous Burberry gown, which featured a jaw-dropping, thigh-high slit up her leg. Pregnant or not, The Shallows actress knows how to make a red carpet statement.
Click through the gallery to check out exclusive photos from inside one of the most exclusive events of the year!