Met Gala looks: These were the most beautiful and spectacular outfits in the history of the event

Met Gala looks: These are the most memorable outfits in the history of the fashion event.

On the "First Monday in May," the Met Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art traditionally showcases the most elaborate and imaginative outfits. The designs impress with their extreme dimensions (such as Rihanna in a yellow haute couture gown with an endless train by Guo Pei in 2015), their elegance, and the creative ideas behind each look.

Because one thing is particularly important at the Met Gala: matching the evening's theme, which is determined by the exhibition at the museum's Costume Institute, which opens with the gala. While the theme of this year's exhibition is " Superfine: Tailoring Black Style ," the dress code for the 2025 Met Gala is " Tailored for You " – and we can hardly wait to see the stars' matching looks.

Over the years, the Met Gala, which was founded in 1948 to raise funds for the Costume Institute, has brought together all the biggest names in fashion, show business, and New York's high society. Even a royal once attended: Princess Diana attended the event in 1996, wearing a minimalist Dior gown.

The Met Gala is considered one of the most exclusive events in the world, and even celebrities strive to secure invitations year after year. It's no wonder, given that an appearance at the Met Gala promises enormous media exposure, photos of the evening are seen everywhere for months afterward, and often go down in fashion history. This is one reason why designers often tailor the gowns to the stars who wear their designs. No idea is too crazy, no fabric too precious, and no jewelry too exaggerated.

We showcase the most legendary fashion moments in the Met Gala's decades-long history—from stylish to quirky to provocative—that have cemented the event's reputation as the most important red carpet event in the fashion calendar.