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The 60 Best Met Gala Looks of All Time

Everything from elegant gowns to bold jumpsuits.

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Many of fashion's most notable and daring moments have taken place at the Met Gala, a star-studded annual event that benefits the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 2023 fête, to be held on Monday, May 1, will mark the opening of "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," an exhibit honoring and showcasing the greatest works of the German fashion designer who passed away in February 2019 at age 85. This year's co-chairs are Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa.

Ahead of the big red carpet, take a look back at the most iconic Met Gala looks—from Princess Diana's Dior dress in 1996 to Blake Lively's multifaceted love letter to New York City in 2022.

Blake Lively, 2022

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In Atelier Versace.

Blake Lively, 2022

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Still in Atelier Versace, after unraveling her oversized bow on the staircase to reveal a Lady Liberty-inspired layer of her gown.

Janelle Monáe, 2022

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In Ralph Lauren.

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Emma Chamberlain, 2022

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In Louis Vuitton and vintage Cartier.

Kaia Gerber, 2022

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In Alexander McQueen.

Mindy Kaling, 2022

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In Prabal Gurung and DaBeers jewels.

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Gigi Hadid, 2022

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In Versace.

Lizzo, 2022

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In Thom Browne.

Maude Apotow

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In a shimmering black Miu Miu gown and jewels by Cartier.

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Tessa Thompson, 2022

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In Carolina Herrera.

Amanda Gorman, 2021

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In Vera Wang and Chopard.

Billie Eilish, 2021

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In Oscar de la Renta and Cartier jewels.

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Lili Reinhart, 2021

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In Christian Siriano.

Megan Fox, 2021

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In Peter Dundas.

Jennifer Lopez, 2021

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In Ralph Lauren.

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Saoirse Ronan, 2019

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In Gucci.

Lupita Nyong'o, 2019

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In Atelier Versace.

Lady Gaga, 2019

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In Brandon Maxwell.

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Naomi Campbell, 2019

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In Valentino.

Kacey Musgraves, 2019

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In Jeremy Scott for Moschino.

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