The Most Memorable Fashion Moments in Met Gala History
The first Monday in May is right around the corner.
Mention the first Monday in May to any fashion lover and they’ll immediately know what you’re talking about. Each year, the star-studded Met Gala takes place on this date, in partnership with The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and brings with it some of the most incredible fashion looks we’ll see in the year. From larger-than-life ballgowns to radical suits, there’s no limit on self-expression on style.
Ahead of the 2024 Met Gala, we dove into the event’s archives to relive some of the Met ball’s most memorable fashion moments. Ahead, see more than 90 of the Met Gala best looks of all time.
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Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty
Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty
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Ahead of the 2024 Met Gala, we dove into the event's archives to relive some of the Met ball's most memorable fashion moments. Ahead, see more than 90 of the Met Gala best looks of all time.
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