The annual Met Gala, fashion’s most venerated red carpet of the year, has consistently proven its ability to showcase sartorial splendour in all its most unusual and enthralling forms. The theme of this year’s event is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”, the second part of a series that began with the 2021 edition, with gilded glamour being an overarching aesthetic dominating the red carpet—think corsetry, opulent appliqués, grand silhouettes, and a flair for the historical. From best dressed to bold beauty and perfectly on theme looks—we’ve rounded up our favourite moments of the evening.

Paloma Elsesser in Coach

Precious Lee in Altuzarra

Cardi B in Atelier Versace

Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton

Bella Hadid in Burberry gown and Briony Raymond jewelry

HoYeon Jung in Louis Vuitton

Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent

Rosalía in Givenchy

Erykah Badu in Marni

Kim Kardashian in Jean-Louis

Janelle Monáe in Ralph Lauren

Emma Chamberlain in Louis Vuitton and Cartier

Laura Harrier in Glemaud

Normani in Christian Siriano

Gemma Chan in Louis Vuitton

Glenn Close in Valentino

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