As usual, the sartorial theme comes from the exhibition the gala launches, which for 2022 is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second instalment of star curator Andrew Bolton’s two-part show exploring the roots of American style.
Vogue’s Anna Wintour, who has run the gala since 1995, continued as one of the night’s honorary co-chairs, along with designer Tom Ford and Instagram’s Adam Mosseri.
Here are some of the best looks from the red carpet:
Image:Actress Tessa Thompson wore a custom blush pink gown by Carolina Herrera that featured a 200-metre train.
Image:Billie Eilish wore a Gucci pastel green and caramel corset dress which was believed to be eco-friendly
Image:Stormzy arrived wearing a white suit and floor length cape
Image:Kim Kardashian, right, and Pete Davidson attracted a lot of attention when they appeared with Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe’s famous 1960s gown
Image:Gigi Hadid wore a Versace puffer which almost matched the red carpet
Image:Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds appeared on the red carpet together
Image:Blake Lively – one of the hosts for this year’s gala. Pic:AP
Image:Katy Perry chose Oscar de la Renta for her outing at the famous event
Image:Alessandro Michele and Jared Leto matched their Gucci suits, shades and hair for the big night
Image:Jessica Chastain sparkled in this Gucci get-up
Image:Lizzo, wearing Thom Browne, brought an unusual accessory with her
Image:Sarah Jessica Parker wore a dress and hair created by designer Christopher John Rogers
Image:Newlyweds Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham chose Valentino for the night
Image:Model Caroline Trentini
Image:Kendall Jenner wore a black Prada top and voluminous gown for her appearance
Image:Singer Gwen Stefani arrived in neon chartreuse green to gasps from onlookers
Image:Megan Thee Stallion chose an incredible cut-out dress by Moschino
Image:Janelle Monae positively glittered in this Ralph Lauren dress
Image:Kylie Jenner channelled bridal glamour in this dress by Off-White
Image:Vanessa Hudgens was one of the first celebrities to arrive
Image:Vanessa Hudgens stuns in a sheer black dress
Image:Cara Delevingne stripped off her Christian Dior red satin jacket to reveal a gold-painted torso
Image:Winnie Harlow turned heads in this eye-catching Iris van Herpen couture gown
Image:Eaddy Kiernan, known for her role in Ocean’s Eight, appears in pink
Image:Anna Wintour wore a sequin dress on the red carpet. Pic: AP
Image:James Corden and his wife Julia Carey made their first appearance since he announced he was leaving The Late Late Show next year
Image:American TV personality La La Anthony opts for a burgundy gown. Pic: AP
Image:Social media star Emma Chamberlain wears a tiara as part of her Met Gala lookV
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