Many stars have made their mark on the Met Gala stairs by slaying in jaw-dropping designs, but fashion icons are made, not born.
At the annual fashion event, celebs have shown off some of their most daring looks, created by top designers. And over the years, repeat guests have grown even bolder with their fashion choices. Years before Rihanna spurred omelet memes with her now-iconic massive yellow dress-robe and a Pope-like outfit at recent Met Galas, she walked the famous red carpet in a romantic white bejeweled dress.
Other stars who have showcased eclectic styles at the Met Gala include Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Naomi Campbell, Sarah Jessica Parker and Taylor Swift, and in recent years, fan-favorite reality stars and influencers such as Kylie Jenner and YouTuber Lilly Singh have joined the actors, models and musicians on the red carpet.
Like Rihanna, Kylie's first Met Gala look was relatively modest before she and sister Kendall Jenner stunned onlookers with corresponding feathered and beaded Versace gowns at the 2019 event.
Also making their Met Gala debuts in recent years: A pregnant Cardi B, Billy Porter, Harry Styles and Céline Dion—with all showcasing elaborate styles to match an equally elaborate annual theme. As a first-time Met Gala guest in 2017, Dion's look not only turned heads but was even functional.
"I really insisted there was a pocket in the dress," she told E! News on the red carpet, "because I didn't know if I had to bring my car [keys]. Are they gonna let me in? Then I had a little tissue just in case...my driver's license, my passport. I didn't know what to bring."
See photos of stars at their first Met Galas:
Billie Eilish in 2021
In Oscar de la Renta
Timothée Chalamet in 2021
In a Haider Ackermann tuxedo and a Rick Owens turtleneck
Dan Levy in 2021
In Loewe
Olivia Rodrigo in 2021
Megan Thee Stallion in 2021
In Stella McCartney
Naomi Osaka in 2021
In Nicolas Ghesquière
Lil Nas X in 2021
In Atelier Versace
Pete Davidson in 2021
In Thom Browne
Megan Fox in 2021
In Dundas
In Christian Siriano
In Moschino
In Gucci
In Sam Ratelle
In Jeremy Scott
In Versace
Paris Jackson in 2017
In Calvin Klein
Kylie Jenner in 2016
In Balmain
Zendaya in 2015
In Fausto Puglisi
In Diane von Furstenberg
Both in Topshop
In Alexander Wang for Balenciaga
In Diane von Furstenberg
Kendall Jenner
In Topshop
In Prada
Kim Kardashian in 2013
In Givenchy
In Brooks Brothers (Kevin), Calvin Klein Collection (Joe) and Richard Chai (Nick)
In Chris March (Chrissy)
In Burberry (Cara)
The Twilight alum wore a black taffeta asymmetrical Chanel spring 2008 Couture gown.
In Donna Karan