Embracing 2004's 18th-century theme, Amber Valletta showed up in full Marie Antoinette cosplay, courtesy of John Galliano.
Style queen and socialite Daphne Guinness honored her late friend Alexander McQueen in 2011 with his own design.
The iconic couple showed that if you want to go to a glam event, but stay comfy, just come in duvets!
Madonna bared it all with a bondage-inspired Givenchy bodysuit for the event's "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme.
The 'Emily in Paris' star wore a Prabal Gurung look, with several individual pieces, including a pink corset, pink bow and train, feathers, and lime green platform heels.
In 2023, Florence Pugh shaved her head for the Met Gala to better wear this Valentino headpiece and dress.
In 2022, the rapper wore an all-black ensemble from Burberry by Riccardo Tisci. She accessorized with a black baseball cap and shiny black sequins across her body and face.
In 2017, socialite and fashion risk-taker Julie Macklowe showed up dressed in this armless Comme des Garçons number.
For the 2022 Met Gala, Emma Corrin wore a custom Miu Miu coat and top hat inspired by the 1880's New York socialite Evander Berry Wall.
No, that's not Jared Leto! It's Swedish street style star Fredrik Robertsson with a head-turning Iris van Herpen outfit.
At her first Met Gala, Doja Cat also dressed up as Choupette, with cat prosthetics, claws, and a diamond headpiece with cat ears.
Wearing Prada, Frank Ocean made a bold choice at the 2021 gala by arriving with a robot baby in his arms.
SJP had one of the most elaborate looks of the evening, with a nativity scene as her headpiece and wearing a detailed Dolce & Gabbana gown.
In 2021, Grimes accessorized her Iris van Herpen dress with a sword. She also wore a metal face mask and matching elf ears.
In 2019, Cara Delevingne brought a touch of rainbow to the pink carpet, with Swarovski-embellished platform heels to complete the look.
For the year's camp theme, the actress opted for a Dior gown with a matching crown, cage detailing on the corset, colorful feathers, and a cape.
Janelle Monáe took the 2019 theme of "Camp: Notes on Fashion" to the next level with her custom Christian Siriano dress and several top hats.
Cardi B had all eyes on her with this custom-made Thom Browne gown, which featured 30,000 feathers and involved 35 people and more than 2,000 hours to create.
The singer literally lit up the pink carpet in a chandelier-inspired Moschino look in 2019.
The designer dressed down for the 2012 Met Gala, with a Commes des Garçons black lace tunic over white boxers.
Also serving camp, Billy Porter wore a custom gilded catsuit by The Blonds that included large wings and a 24k-gold headpiece.
Frances McDormand may not have exactly stuck to the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme, but she certainly caught everyone's attention in this Valentino look!
You don't see many DIY T-shirts at the Met Gala, but the daughters of famous rock stars Steven Tyler and Paul McCartney unintentionally created an iconic moment in pop culture.
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In 2021, Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a Balenciaga haute couture look that kept viewers guessing who was wearing the ensemble.
Talk about turning heads! Leto did it again, but this time holding a copy of his literal head, together with a red Gucci ensemble.
Always taking his Met Gala looks to the next level, the rapper showed up in a metallic Dior Men's thong and silver body paint, encrusted with pearls and crystals.
Jared Leto took the theme honoring Karl Lagerfeld to the next level when he dressed up as the late fashion designer's beloved cat, Choupette, in 2023.
Actor Evan Mock appeared at his first Met Gala with a spiked mask, mismatched socks, and chunky silver jewelry, over a Thom Browne dress jacket and shorts.
The comedian and actress wore a bold Michael Kors flared-leg pantsuit and matching hat by Stephen Jones.
The couple wore very distinctive Comme des Garçons looks for the 2017 Met Gala.
Doja Cat never disappoints at the Met Gala. This year, she arrived wearing a towel, and later changed into a wet floor-length white t-shirt to walk the pink carpet.
Lana Del Rey was more tree than woman in this Alexander McQueen gown.
Lizzo looked like a blooming flower in her custom Victor Weinsanto gown and headpiece.
Nicki Minaj went for a very literal interpretation of the nature theme in this brightly colored 3D mini dress.
'Game of Thrones' star Gwendoline Christie came in a stunning red velvet gown and black cape by John Galliano, but her hairstyle brought us back to some of the stranger days of the 1980s.
The Met Gala is the most talked about fashion event of the year, thanks to its elaborate themes and corresponding dress codes. With the freedom of interpretation, stars have arrived at the exclusive event in everything from handmade tank tops to elaborate gowns, and even a chandelier!
To go with the sleeping beauty theme, the dress code for the 2024 Met Gala was 'The Garden of Time.' The stars came out in their most romantic couture, hitting on florals and fairytales, but naturally, there were a few who had their own unique interpretation.
To see some of the strangest looks from this year as well as years gone by, click through the gallery.
South African singer Tyla was dressed as a sand sculpture by Balmain for her first Met Gala. The nearly-naked look was accompanied by an hour glass.
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The Met Gala is the most talked about fashion event of the year, thanks to its elaborate themes and corresponding dress codes. With the freedom of interpretation, stars have arrived at the exclusive event in everything from handmade tank tops to elaborate gowns, and even a chandelier!
To go with the sleeping beauty theme, the dress code for the 2024 Met Gala was 'The Garden of Time.' The stars came out in their most romantic couture, hitting on florals and fairytales, but naturally, there were a few who had their own unique interpretation.
To see some of the strangest looks from this year as well as years gone by, click through the gallery.