Best Met Gala Looks: 37 Incredible Fashion Moments in the Ball’s History

The one-named wonder wore a custom creation by Bob Mackie for the second official gala in 1974. Her hair was sleek, her makeup was strong, but the drama was all in the dress. The sheer fabric, adorned with rhinestones and feathers, was pure perfection. (Photo: Getty Images)

Seventies chic was the only way to go when it came to the 1974 exhibition which was dedicated to “Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design.” (Photo: Getty Images)

Tina Chow was the muse to the darlings of New York City, from Warhol to illustrator Antonio Lopez to Calvin Klein. Standing out where ever she went, that year’s Met Gala was no different. (Photo: Getty Images)

There would be no gala for the Costume Institute without the doyenne of fashion. In addition, this woman did not go home early, she stayed out and partied with the kids! (Photo: Getty Images)

Back in the ’90s, the Vogue editrix opted for a short, silky lingerie-inspired dress with an oversize fur coat (her version of grunge perhaps?). She’s worn a long gown to the gala ever since. (Photo: Getty Images)

At the height of her Calvin Klein fame, Moss wore a simple mellow yellow Calvin Klein dress, a fresh dewy face that looked like she had on no makeup, her hair down, and no jewelry. She managed to outshine everyone else. (Photo: Getty Images)

Princess Diana in a blue Galliano for Dior gown and looking every bit the glamorous fashion icon she went on to be! (Photo: Getty Images)

Miss Valetta in a gold Versace jumpsuit looked more like a rock star than a model while attending the “Gianni Versace” exhibit that year. (Photo: Getty Images)

Stella Tennant looked like a goddess in a flowing dress which was paired with a Yohji Yamamoto jacket. (Photo: Getty Images)

The actress brought the glamour (and her famous curves) in a silky Calvin Klein creation circa 2004. (Photo: Getty Images)

The actress and budding mogul brought her own brand of sexiness to a covered up look by Badgley Mischka. It was très elegant and chic beyond compare. (Photo: Getty Images)

For the “Anglomania” exhibit, Sarah Jessica Parker wore Alexander McQueen and arrived with the designer as her date. The dress itself was sheer perfection, but the tartan twist was what made the look so special. (Photo: Getty Images)

At the “Paul Poiret” exhibit in 2007, Cate Blanchett wore a gold fringe Balenciaga column dress that was the definition of golden goddess. (Photo: Getty Images)

This sleek and sophisticated black-and-white look was definitely one of the standouts from that year. (Photo: Getty Images)

The actress was stunning not only because of the intricate way that the hem of the dress was folded, but also her hair and makeup were both subtle yet glamorous. (Photo: Getty Images)

The supermodel proved her courageousness in a voluminous dress that was designed by Nina Ricci’s then creative director Olivier Theyskens. (Photo: Getty Images)

For the “Model as Muse” exhibition, Kate Moss kicked things off with a bang in a custom metallic Marc Jacobs dress with attached train. She wore a matching turban that was adorned with Harry Winston diamonds. Game over! (Photo: Getty Images)

The actress was so sleek and elegant in a one-shoulder gown by Michael Kors. (Photo: Getty Images)

The actress looked timeless in a minimalist white column by Calvin Klein. (Photo: Getty Images)

Taylor Swift in a off-the-shoulder white Ralph Lauren gown. Does it get more American than this? (Photo: Getty Images)

This Marchesa dress put Blake Lively on the fashion radar. It was bold and fun, and showed off the actress’s youthful spirit. (Photo: Getty Images)

The designer stole the red carpet at the opening of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.” Only an Olsen could get away with such voluminous sleeves and make it look elegant. (Photo: Getty Images)

Naomi Watts’s scarlet-colored Stella McCartney gown was so pretty against her pale complexion. (Photo: Getty Images)

The actress looked sultry and sexy in a V-cut silver lamé gown. (Photo: Getty Images)

For the Met Gala dedicated to “Prada: Impossible Conversations,” Kate Bosworth stood out in a flirty halter dress by the designer. The dark lip and top knot added some drama to the look. (Photo: Getty Images)

The society fixture wore an elegant but dramatic uptown look that was a custom creation by Oscar de la Renta. (Photo: Getty Images)

Tom Brady in a blue tuxedo jacket with Gisele Bundchen in Anthony Vaccarello scored a touchdown in their edgy and elegant looks. (Photo: Getty Images)

The model’s red hair and gold Alexander McQueen frock were the perfect combination against her porcelain skin. (Photo: Getty Images)

The gorgeous white dress with dark lip was perfect for the actress who was co-hosting the “Punk: Chaos as Couture” exhibition opening that year. (Photo: Getty Images)

What’s a best dressed slideshow without Rihanna? Here, the singer shows off her enviable abs in a white crop top with matching skirt by Stella McCartney. (Photo: Getty Images)

For the “Charles James” exhibit in 2014, stylist Giovanna Battaglia wore Dolce & Gabbana and embodied a modern-day Marie Antoinette. (Photo: Getty Images)

The Olsen twins were sensational in their voluminous vintage gowns. (Photo: Getty Images)

For 2015′s “China: Through the Looking Glass,” Anne Hathaway teamed up with Ralph Lauren for a Jedi-like gold dress. “I thought there was a lot you could do [with the theme] so I decided to find a contemporary Chinese artist that I loved and try to interpret [it],” she said. In the end, a gold Buddha wearing a hoodie statue by Huang Yulong served as inspiration. (Photo: Getty Images)

If the Met Gala crowned a winner, Rihanna would been the leader by a long-shot. The singer, who also performed at the event, wore a yellow cape dress with a massive train from Chinese designer Guo Pei. The piece took two years to make by hand. (Photo: Getty Images)

Making her Met Gala debut, the star wore an outfit to remember: a red mullet skirt with a gold crown. A look fit for a young queen! (Photo: Getty Images)

Clarie Danes looked like a modern-day Cinderella in a Zac Posen glow in the dark dress for the Met Gala in 2016. (Photo: Getty Images)

Katy Perry stunned in an embellished Prada gown for the 2016 Met Gala. Paired with a black wig she gave off major Elvira vibes. (Photo: Getty Images)