The Met Gala has rightfully returned to the first Monday of May, and peace has been restored in the world of fashion. Known by all at this point as “fashion’s biggest night out”, the Met Gala 2022 celebrates the opening of the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s newest exhibition. This year’s theme is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second instalment to 2021’s “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”.
The hosts
Hosting this year’s glitzy affairs will be Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Tom Ford, Adam Mosseri and Anna Wintour will continue their roles as Met Gala co-chairs.
Vogue’s official livestream will begin at 6pm ET, and will be hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, La La Anthony and Vogue editor at large Hamish Bowles.
The dress-code
In mid April, Vogue released the official dress code as white-tie “gilded glamour” referencing ‘The Gilded Age’ in American history. This refers to the period between 1870 and 1900 that saw rapid economic growth and the solidification of New York high society. Think ‘The Age of Innocence’ by Edith Wharton, first-class passengers on the Titanic, and old money families like the Vanderbilts, Astors and Rockerfellers.
Undoubtedly, the most anticipated part of the Met Gala each year is to see the weird and wonderful interpretations of the dress code, so without further ado, let’s take a look at some of our favourite looks of the night.
Vanessa Hudgens
Vogue live stream host Vanessa Hudgens sports a sheer Moschino gown.
Phoebe Dynevor
Phoebe Dynevor put her own spin on gothic chic.
HoYeon Jung
Squidgame’s HoYeon Jung wears Louis Vuitton.
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan always shows out for a theme.
Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas
Sophie Turner rocks her baby bump in this whimsical-glam look.
Emma Chamberlain
Gen Z queen Emma Chamberlain rocks Louis Vuitton and Cartier.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
Co-chairs Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds make an entrance with a stunning surprise…
Tommy Dorfman
Trans actress Tommy Dorfman dons a full leather moment.
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber swaps her signature bob for long, curly tresses.
Camila Mendes
Riverdale star Camila Mendes looks ethereal in a gold gown.
Maude Apatow
The Euphoria star makes her Met Gala debut in a beaded Miu Miu gown.
Janelle Monáe
Singer Janelle Monáe sparkles in Ralph Lauren gown.
Austin Butler looking dapper in Prada.
The Gossip Girl star rocking his signature pink buzzcut with pastel yellow corset pantsuit.
Camila Cabello
The singer dressed to impress in a white two-piece gown.
Shawn Mendes
Shawn leaning into those Bridgerton vibes.
Chloë Grace Moretz
The actress rocking a military-inspired metallic jacket.
Normani
Normani stuns in custom Christian Siriano.
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow nailing the theme in Iris Van Herpen.
Billie Eilish
Gen Z queen Billie Eilish is the moment in entirely upcycled Gucci.
Sabrina Carpenter
The singer and actor dazzles at her first Met Gala in Paco Rabanne.
Model Taylor Hill in a stunning navy gown and whimsical up-do.
The Grammy Award winning rapper understood the assignment in custom Moschino.
The Riverdale actress stuns in yellow Moschino.
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey leaning into the theme with a sparkling gold gown and embellished necklace.
Bella Hadid in a Burberry corset.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber looking elegant as ever in YSL.
Lizzo
Lizzo stealing the show in a Thom Browne gown and embroidered cape.
Dove Cameron
The ‘Boyfriend’ singer attends her first Met Gala.
Gigi Hadid
The model arrived in style in a giant puffer jacket.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has officially confirmed rumours she is wearing the iconic ‘Happy Birthday Mr.President’ dress of Marilyn Monroe’s.
Dylan Sprouse
Dylan Sprouse sans girlfriend Barbara Palvin this year.
Bridgerton and Sex Education actress Simone Ashley made her Met Gala debut in a Moschino three piece set.
Jacob Elordi
The Euphoria actor at his first Met Gala in a sequinned suit.
Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria cast stealing the show as Sydney Sweeney attends in a two part Tory Burch look.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is the first Kardashian-Jenner to officially arrive on the Met Gala red carpet.
Olivia Rodrigo
The Sour singer looking like a real-life fairy in Versace.
Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian
The Internet’s favourite couple make their Met Gala debut in a coordinated skirted look.
Kylie Jenner
The youngest Kardashian-Jenner has left everyone speechless and questioning the meaning behind her “wedding” inspired Off-White look.
Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz
The newlyweds looking stunning in Valentino.
Addison Rae
The She’s All That actress and TikTokker shimmers on the red carpet.
Emily Ratajkwoski
The actress and model makes a statement in vintage Versace.
Cardi B
The rapper is dripping in Versace.
Conan Gray
The singer and songwriter showed up.
Khloe Kardashian
The reality star made her Met Gala debut in Moschino.
Kate Moss and Lila Moss
The seasoned supermodel wore Saint Laurent, while her protégé made her Met Gala debut in Burberry.