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The 53 Wildest Met Gala Looks of All Time

The first Monday in May is definitely fashion’s most OTT night of the year.

By Rachel Torgerson

The first Monday in May, aka the day of the Met Gala, is definitely fashion’s wildest night of the year. Scroll on to see the most out-there looks from the red carpet.

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1

Rihanna, 2018

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Sexiest damn pope I’ve ever seen.

2

Frances McDormand, 2018

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Yas, werk those feathers, Frances!

3

Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto, 2018

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Nothing to see here, just a headpiece of angel wings and seven swords piercing Lana’s heart.

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4

Kendall Jenner, 2018

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We have a winner for longest pant legs ever, folks.

5

Solange, 2018

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Serving up high-fashion octopus vibes.

6

Ariana Grande, 2018

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When your dress is literally just the Sistine Chapel.

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7

Cardi B, 2018

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Very saintly with a side of voluminous skirt.

8

Zendaya, 2018

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A Joan of Arc lewk.

9

Helen Lasichanh, 2017

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Pharrell Williams’ wife seemingly could not use her arms all night in this look.

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10

Blake Lively, 2017

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Gold goddess dress on top, bird of paradise on the bottom.

11

Rihanna, 2017

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Hard to miss RiRi in this statement look.

12

Solange Knowles, 2017

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The longest puffer coat in the world…

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13

Priyanka Chopra, 2017

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…and the longest trench coat ever.

14

Bella Hadid, 2017

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See. Through. Cat. Suit.

15

Katy Perry, 2017

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A lot of red happening here.

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Cara Delevingne, 2017

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The painted silver head goes nicely with the matching suit, right?

17

Madonna, 2016

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Pants and bras are overrated.

18

Will.i.am, 2016

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He’s so 3008. You’re so 2000 and late.

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Katy Perry, 2016

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A beehive updo and bleached brows, plus a very gothic dress.

20

Zoe Kravitz, 2016

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Like a very mysterious fairy princess.

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