Last night the 2018 Met Gala took place at the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year theme’s and exhibition is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. With such a provocative theme we were courtesy to see how the celebs would interpret it into the looks for this year’s event. Some of played it safe while others took the theme and truly ran with it. While they were plenty of looks that had us talking here are few of the looks from the night. Be sure to tell us which ones stood out to you in the comments below.
TV Presenter Keltie Knight in Paolo Sebastian
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Actress Lynda Carter in Zac Posen
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It is settled we must find a crown like this.
SZA in Atelier Versace
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Actress Olivia Munn in H&M
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Actor Andrew Garfield in Tom Ford
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Actor Chadwick Boseman in Versace
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We loved how he represented for the guys and embraced the theme.
Actress Priyanka Chopra in Ralph Lauren
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Our favorite part is the headpiece.
Katie Lee in Danielle Frankel
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Rihanna in Maison Margiela
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This year’s co-host and Met Gala staple didn’t disappoint again this year.
Actress Blake Lively in Versace
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We loved the detailing and train. Versace was a popular designer on the carpet last night.
Zendaya in Versace
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We appreciate the Joan of Arc historical reference.
Solange in Iris van Herpen
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Cardi B in custom Moschino
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Jared Leto in Gucci
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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce & Gabbana
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She’s another person you can count to give you a memorable Met Gala look.
Singer Ariana Grande in custom Vera Wang
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This gown is simply gorgeous and we are not just saying that because we are big Vera Wang fans here.
Model Ashley Graham in Prabal Gurung
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While she looks stunning we wished she would have played it up a bit (i.e. accessories).
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez in Balmain
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Kim Kardashian in Versace
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Katy Perry in Versace
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Honestly, we didn’t expect anything less from her.
There was no shortage of headpieces, crosses and bright colors on last night’s red carpet. Which look caught your attention? Which celeb nailed the theme? Let us know in the comments.
Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibit runs May 10-October 8 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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