Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball

Strong looks (Pictures: Getty) The Met Gala 2018 kicks off in just a few hours, which means celebs h..

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
Strong looks (Pictures: Getty)

The Met Gala 2018 kicks off in just a few hours, which means celebs have been prepping outfits for the past six months.

Back in November last year, it was revealed that this years theme is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.

The Costume Institute announced its exhibition of the same name, which opens on Thursday (10 May).

The galas hosts are Rihanna, Amal Clooney an Donatella Versace, and were intrigued to see how people will handle the religious theme.

We havent got long to wait, but for now, please enjoy 22 of our favourite Met Gala looks – in no particular order.

(If we had to put them in order, wed have combusted out of indecisiveness.)

1. Rihanna, China: Through the Looking Glass (2015)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
(Picture: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Sure, she looked like a newborn chick, or an extremely cheesy pizza, but she also looked edgy as f*ck and utterly fabulous.

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Only Rihanna could get away with this. Only Rihanna.

2. Kate Moss, The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion (2009)

NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Model Kate Moss and designer Marc Jacobs attend "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

The legendary Kate Moss as a metallic vision with designer, Marc Jacobs.

3. Florence Welch, Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations (2012)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Florence Welch of Florence and The Machine attends the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Another dreamy vision – how much fun must this Alexander McQueen beaut have been to dance in?

4. Karolina Kurkova, Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations (2012)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Karolina Kurkova attends the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

We would love an occasion to look as extra as Kurkova in this Rachel Zoe vision.

5. Suki Waterhouse, Charles James: Beyond Fashion (2014)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: Suki Waterhouse attends the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

This dreamy, dusky pink tulle number is the thing of dreams.

6. Alexa Chung, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity (2010)

Alexa Chung attends the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic)
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic)

Not many women rock up to a red carpet in a pant suit but our Alexa did, in the peak of her please can I have her wardrobe? era.

This is a cute as hell Philip Lim number.

7. Zendaya, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between (2017)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
(Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

The hair, the bright orange lipstick, the bold print on the Dolce & Gabbana dress.

Were here for it.

8. Kim Kardashian West, Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology (2016)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Kim Kardashian West attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
(Picture: Getty Images)

Kims worn some stunning looks over the years, even turning up as Mrs Doubtfire in 2013.

However, this metallic Balmain number has taken the crown for us.

9. Cate Blanchett, Poiret: King of Fashion (2007)

NEW YORK - MAY 07: Actress Cate Blanchett attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala "Poiret: King Of Fashion" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

We wish we looked this good dressed as your nans curtain tassel.

10. Jennifer Lopez, China: Through the Looking Glass (2015)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
(Picture: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

This sheer panelled, sequin Versace dress is peak Lopez.

11. Lupita Nyongo, Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology (2016)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
(Picture: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

The watery, sea foam mermaid-esque dress, the hair…we love.

Lupita was quick to school Vogue magazine when they compared her hair to Audrey Hepburn, saying it was inspired by: sculptural hairdos from around the continent.

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12. Beyonce, China: Through the Looking Glass (2015)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
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This was the year our girl Bey rocked up late, leaving everyone thinking shed sacked it off.

Then she rocked up in this Givenchy number and jaws hit the (very soft, red) floor.

13. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between (2017)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01: Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images For US Weekly)
(Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images For US Weekly)

Is it a dress? Is it a pant suit?

Its both, b*tches. And its embellished and fabulous.

14. Gigi Hadid, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between (2017)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
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The half and half look is perfect for the indecisive – and for popping out a little Angelina Jolie leg.

15. Zoe Saldana, Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology (2016)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
(Picture: Getty)

Now, thats a train and a half. 10/10 would also use as a rug.

16. Zoe Kravitz, Charles James: Beyond Fashion (2014)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: Zoe Kravitz attends the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
(Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

Zoe Kravitz is so effortless that she can chuck on a simple evening slip and make it look wild.

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17. Diane Kruger, Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations (2012)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Diane Kruger attends the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Celebs dont often wear looks that you could get away with in real life, but we could see a (slightly toned down) version of this being worn at a wedding.

Love the jewel tone.

18. Scarlett Johansson, Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century (2004)

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends the "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century" Costume Institute benefit gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art April 26, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

This has such How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days vibes – interestingly this was the year after the movie which had saw Kate Hudson wearing that iconic gold dress, so maybe she was the inspo.

19. Priyanka Chopra, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between (2017)

Met Gala 2018: 22 of the best ever fashion looks from the Met Ball
(Picture: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Huffington Post)

The Met Gala 2016 was a very wet affair, so Priyanka came prepared this year.

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20. Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy (2008)

NEW YORK - MAY 05: Actresses Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

Ah, the Olsen twins. In the days before they started looking like theyd just been exhumed.

The effortlessly stylish sisters have complemented each others outfits a treat.

21. Sienna Miller, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion (2006)

NEW YORK - MAY 01: Actress Sienna Miller attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala: Anglomania at the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 1, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Remember when we all wanted to look like the kooky boho queen, Sienna?

I definitely tried to recreate this look New Years Eve 2006.

(Definitely failed.)

22. Iman, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (2011)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Iman attends the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

All that glitters is not gold, but Iman is pure gold, in every single way.

Radiance is oozing from every pore (and hair follicle and fibre of her clothes…and being).

Keep checking Metro.co.uk tonight as we bring you the best gossip and looks from the Met Gala 2018.

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