April 26, 2022
Style & Beauty,
Since its inaugural event in 1948, the Met Gala has been a storied night for fashion, art and high culture. It’s become a who’s-who of entertainment and stardom as the world’s hottest and most inspiring musicians, actors and industry leaders strut their stuff in themed looks that push the very boundaries of style and imagination.
This year’s event is sure to be a showstopper as guests and celebrities come dressed to impress around the theme “gilded glamour.” Some looks, however, have already won the gold—at least, as far as the internet is concerned.
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Online art and design marketplace Singulart did the hard work of crunching engagement numbers across Instagram to see who has wowed audiences the most and in what designer’s work. These looks only go as far back as 2016, but that’s about when the social media impact of the Met Gala reached its modern peak.
From Billie Eilish to the Jenner sisters, Rihanna, Justin Bieber and more, here are the top 15 Met Gala looks that broke the internet.
Billie Eilish in 2021
The "Bad Guy" singer broke free from her signature street-wear look in this Marylin Monroe-inspired gown from Oscar de la Renta. This look had the whole world talking, and it still does. The theme in 2021 was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” and old Hollywood was represented, for sure.
Kendall Jenner in 2021
Talk about dripping in diamonds. Kendall Jenner stunned the world in this barely-there ensemble from Givenchy.
Kylie Jenner in 2019
Purple princess Kylie Jenner came to stun in this colorful get-up by Donatella Versace. Together, the pair slayed that year’s theme: “Camp: Notes on Fashion.”
Kim Kardashian in 2021
Kim Kardashian shocked the world when she hit the Met Gala carpet in this all-black ensemble that enveloped her entire body. "What's more American than a T-shirt head to toe?!" she wrote on Instagram. This look came courtesy of Balenciaga.
Rosé in 2021
South Korean singer and dancer Rosé brought a simple silhouette with haute couture proportions in this thoughtful look by the incomparable Anthony Vaccerello and Yves Saint Laurent.
Lili Reinhart in 2021
Whoever said you can be too old to play the part of flower girl never could have seen this breathtaking look from Christian Siriano, modeled beautifully by actress Lili Reinhart.
Justin Bieber in 2021
Men can stun, too, and this paired-down look from the Biebers turned heads without being over-the-top. The couple dressed themselves, dropping hints and references to Justin’s own streetwear line, Drew House.
Gigi Hadid in 2021
Supermodel of the world Gigi Hadid had the world gagged on this classic Hollywood-inspired look, outfitted by Prada.
Zendaya in 2019
Actress extraordinaire Zendaya has become a true Cinderella story, and she took that literally in this incredible gown from Tommy Hilfiger. Her life really is a fairy tale and then some.
Kim Kardashian in 2019
Before little sister Kendall did her “dripping in diamonds” look, Kim Kardashian paved the way in this utterly impressive form-fitting dress from the brilliant mind of Manfried Thierry Mugler.
Olivia Rodrigo in 2021
Breakout music superstar Olivia Rodrigo didn't need a license to drive us crazy. She just needed to don this black lace look from Yves Saint Laurent and attend her first Met Gala.
Rihanna in 2021
Year after year, music and lifestyle billionaire Rihanna turns the Met Gala into her own personal runway. Last year, she stunned in this all-black look "reppin' for the immigrants," courtesy of Balenciaga.
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