Nothing says you've made it in fashion world quite like an invite to the Met Gala.
Over the years, the annual ball—which raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute—has become a place for the world's biggest trendsetters to have fun with fashion and show off their daring style. From Rihanna's yellow Guo Pei robe that spawned hundreds of omelet memes to Kim Kardashian's head-turning faceless Balenciaga bodysuit, many celebrity looks have been cemented as iconic fashion moments on its red carpet.
And though stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Beyoncé are considered Met Gala regulars who consistently raise the bar in style these days, they were once newbies looking to make their mark on fashion's biggest night. Back in 1995, SJP rocked a plain black dress for big Met Gala debut. As for Bey, she opted for something more modest in contrast to the elaborate gowns she's now known for when she first attended the gala in 2008.
Scroll on to see what stars wore to their first-ever Met Gala.
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