These Jaw-Dropping Met Gala Looks Are Worthy Of Their Own Museum Display

Before the 2024 Met Gala kicks off on May 6, relive the best looks of the star-studded event. From Rihanna's Pope dress to Princess Diana's lace gown, these looks are part of fashion history.

The fashion extravaganza is in full bloom once again.

On May 6, the 2024 Met Gala will bring a fashion fantasy to the famous steps at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. After all, the star-studded event—hosted by Anna Wintour and cochairs Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Hemsworth—celebrates the Costume Institute's new exhibition: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

But this won't be a reimagining of a classic fairytale considering the dress code is "The Garden of Time." As Andrew Bolton, the head curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, told Vogue, "It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion."

That means, bouquets of florals and botanical looks—or designs beyond our wildest dreams—will likely spring up on the red carpet.

"This innovative show will push the boundaries of our imagination," museum CEO Max Hollein said in November, per Vogue. "And invite us to experience many facets of a work, to learn more about its history, and, ultimately, to gain a deeper appreciation of its beauty."

But before the 2024 Met Gala ushers in garden-inspired garments, we're breaking down the one-of-a-kind pieces that made us want to stop and smell the roses.

We're talking about Rihanna's unforgettable bright yellow cape gown from Guo Pei during the 2015 ceremony and the late Princess Diana's risqué Dior slip dress in 1996.

Keep reading to see all of the swoon-worthy fashion moments to hit the Met Gala red carpet over the years.

Cher, 1974

Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design

Kate Moss, 1995

Haute Couture

Naomi Campbell, 1995

Haute Couture

Princess Diana, 1996

Christian Dior

Elizabeth Hurley, 1997

Gianni Versace

Whitney Houston, 1999

Rock Style

Jennifer Love Hewitt, 1999

Rock Style

Demi Moore, 2000

No theme

Jessica Simpson, 2001

Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years

David Bowie & Iman, 2003

Goddess: The Classical Mode

Victoria Beckham & Naomi Campbell, 2003

Goddess: The Classical Mode

Gisele Bundchen, 2003

Goddess: The Classical Mode

Molly Sims, 2003

Goddess: The Classical Mode

Kate Hudson, 2003

Goddess: The Classical Mode

Nicole Kidman, 2003

Goddess: The Classical Mode

Scarlett Johansson, 2004

Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

Jennifer Lopez, 2004

Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

Hilary Swank, 2004

Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

Diane Kruger, 2004

Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

Karolina Kurkova, 2005

House of Chanel

Lil' Kim, 2005

House of Chanel

Elle Macpherson, 2005

House of Chanel

Natasha Richardson & Liam Neeson, 2005

House of Chanel

Sarah Jessica Parker, 2006

AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion

Charlize Theron & John Galliano, 2006

AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion

Drew Barrymore, 2006

AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion

Thandie Newton, 2006

AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion

Victoria Beckham, 2006

AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion

Jessica Simpson, 2007

Poiret: King of Fashion

Jennifer Garner, 2007

Poiret: King of Fashion

Check out E!'s Met Gala homepage for every must-see look from fashion's biggest night and all the behind-the-scenes moments you might have missed.