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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Sunil Makan

These are, hands down, the most fabulous Met Gala looks of all time

Janelle Monáe attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. .

The Met Gala is one of the most anticipated events in any celebrity's calendar, and one of the biggest nights out in the fashion world. And while we've got a soft spot for the gorgeous, elegant dresses regularly seen on the Oscars red carpet, the Met Gala is a time for stars—and their stylists—to really flex their sartorial muscles and take a risk with their looks for the night.

Overseen by fashion powerhouse Anna Wintour, and with a guest list that's notoriously difficult to get onto, the Met Ball is by far the most glamorous fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going towards the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute (hence the name). Every year, there's a different theme for guests to adhere to, so out-of-the-box thinking and next-level creativity are par for the course—and it's always fascinating to see who really hit the nail on the head (and, who didn't...).

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