The Met Gala has rightfully returned to the first Monday of May, and peace has been restored in the world of fashion. Known by all at this point as “fashion’s biggest night out”, the Met Gala 2022 celebrates the opening of the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s newest exhibition. This year’s theme is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second instalment to 2021’s “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”.
The hosts
Hosting this year’s glitzy affairs will be Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Tom Ford, Adam Mosseri and Anna Wintour will continue their roles as Met Gala co-chairs.
Vogue’s official livestream will begin at 6pm ET, and will be hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, La La Anthony and Vogue editor at large Hamish Bowles.
The dress-code
In mid April, Vogue released the official dress code as white-tie “gilded glamour” referencing ‘The Gilded Age’ in American history. This refers to the period between 1870 and 1900 that saw rapid economic growth and the solidification of New York high society. Think ‘The Age of Innocence’ by Edith Wharton, first-class passengers on the Titanic, and old money families like the Vanderbilts, Astors and Rockerfellers.
Undoubtedly, the most anticipated part of the Met Gala each year is to see the weird and wonderful interpretations of the dress code, so without further ado, let’s take a look at some of our favourite looks of the night.
Vanessa Hudgens
Vogue live stream host Vanessa Hudgens sports a sheer Moschino gown.
vanessa hudgens leaving the mark hotel for #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/1YrGv2wu6g
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Phoebe Dynevor
Phoebe Dynevor put her own spin on gothic chic.
the ever-chic phoebe dynevor leaving for #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/6YPHA3CHu1
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
HoYeon Jung
Squidgame’s HoYeon Jung wears Louis Vuitton.
hoyeon jung in louis vuitton for #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/CPdvA4c9iH
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan always shows out for a theme.
gemma chan dripping in glam armour for #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/62InAnji32
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas
Sophie Turner rocks her baby bump in this whimsical-glam look.
sophie turner & joe jonas heading to #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/GPjIf4VVG1
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Emma Chamberlain
Gen Z queen Emma Chamberlain rocks Louis Vuitton and Cartier.
emma chamberlain in louis vuitton and cartier at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/NZNDhCd9ke
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
Co-chairs Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds make an entrance with a stunning surprise…
co-chairs blake lively & ryan reynolds have arrived #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/qXAeuZP2R4
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
blake lively comes through with the most stunning reveal— her versace dress transitioning colour❤️🔥 #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/6X1oEcpJHC
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Tommy Dorfman
Trans actress Tommy Dorfman dons a full leather moment.
tommy dorfman has arrived #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/w7Ou4ZZYy4
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber swaps her signature bob for long, curly tresses.
kaia gerber's hair steals the show😍 #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/pFVmKb5PEl
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Camila Mendes
Riverdale star Camila Mendes looks ethereal in a gold gown.
riverdale’s camila mendes is golden and glowing at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/jUI0Yp32fN
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Maude Apatow
The Euphoria star makes her Met Gala debut in a beaded Miu Miu gown.
euphoria’s maude apatow makes her met debut #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/FwpwqqSbMu
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Janelle Monáe
Singer Janelle Monáe sparkles in Ralph Lauren gown.
janelle monae never disappoints #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/J1d1UFSSO6
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Austin Butler looking dapper in Prada.
austin butler walks the red carpet with priscilla presley ahead of the release of “elvis”, before making his couple debut with kaia gerber 🥰 #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/GAe833vqtj
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
The Gossip Girl star rocking his signature pink buzzcut with pastel yellow corset pantsuit.
gossip girl’s evan mock has arrived in a matching corset and pants #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/XHZZc09Yj4
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Camila Cabello
The singer dressed to impress in a white two-piece gown.
camila cabello has arrived #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/QPdChA84b1
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Shawn Mendes
Shawn leaning into those Bridgerton vibes.
shawn mendes giving prince charming vibes at the #MetGala2022 pic.twitter.com/Oz1zgbnW1H
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Chloë Grace Moretz
The actress rocking a military-inspired metallic jacket.
chloë grace moretz in louis vuitton at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/IfT1ZgaD7t
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Normani
Normani stuns in custom Christian Siriano.
normani absolutely slaying the red carpet #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/sUkxA5GPhQ
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow nailing the theme in Iris Van Herpen.
winnie harlow looking angelic in iris van herpen #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/stQl0FyNik
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Billie Eilish
Gen Z queen Billie Eilish is the moment in entirely upcycled Gucci.
billie eilish is the moment #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/E2jcMjyTST
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Sabrina Carpenter
The singer and actor dazzles at her first Met Gala in Paco Rabanne.
sabrina carpenter dazzles on the red carpet #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/QxNd6QwX2E
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 2, 2022
Model Taylor Hill in a stunning navy gown and whimsical up-do.
taylor hill looking regal at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/9ptBrNeFcC
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
The Grammy Award winning rapper understood the assignment in custom Moschino.
megan thee stallion understood the assignment #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/p0u0wH6Aj2
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
The Riverdale actress stuns in yellow Moschino.
riverdale's madelaine petsch has arrived on the red carpet #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/JF3g3uG6f7
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey leaning into the theme with a sparkling gold gown and embellished necklace.
chlöe bailey dazzles at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/zPiO9ofgBA
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Bella Hadid in a Burberry corset.
bella hadid in burberry at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/0BdvAQyy9N
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber looking elegant as ever in YSL.
hailey bieber looking elegant as ever in YSl #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/ilxwBv6S9B
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Lizzo
Lizzo stealing the show in a Thom Browne gown and embroidered cape.
lizzo in thom browne for #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/8CPHxnjfwP
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Dove Cameron
The ‘Boyfriend’ singer attends her first Met Gala.
dove cameron looking ethereal at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/J3ULVVsMg2
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Gigi Hadid
The model arrived in style in a giant puffer jacket.
gigi hadid making an entrance at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/2145VYqb8p
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has officially confirmed rumours she is wearing the iconic ‘Happy Birthday Mr.President’ dress of Marilyn Monroe’s.
kim kardashian dazzles in marilyn monroe's iconic gold gown for #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/0XTPef1PQf
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Dylan Sprouse
Dylan Sprouse sans girlfriend Barbara Palvin this year.
dylan sprouse bring the 'gilded' at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/91rKYCK3Sp
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Bridgerton and Sex Education actress Simone Ashley made her Met Gala debut in a Moschino three piece set.
bridgerton’s simone ashley making her met debut in moschino #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/9ZQViWrnZX
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Jacob Elordi
The Euphoria actor at his first Met Gala in a sequinned suit.
if you look closely, jacob elordi's suit has sequins ✨#TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/0gxpRvOklv
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria cast stealing the show as Sydney Sweeney attends in a two part Tory Burch look.
euphoria's sydney sweeney rocks a two part look at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/QDQpBd1PSb
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is the first Kardashian-Jenner to officially arrive on the Met Gala red carpet.
kendall jenner has arrived people 😳 #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/lys6yFITfz
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo
The Sour singer looking like a real-life fairy in Versace.
olivia rodrigo looking like a real-life fairy✨ #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/xRjESUthcy
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian
The Internet’s favourite couple make their Met Gala debut in a coordinated skirted look.
travis barker and kourtney kardashian coordinating looks on the red carpet #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/Orz26Qn59j
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Kylie Jenner
The youngest Kardashian-Jenner has left everyone speechless and questioning the meaning behind her “wedding” inspired Off-White look.
kylie jenner giving 'wedding' in off-white #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/cimCMvtCdz
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz
The newlyweds looking stunning in Valentino.
newlyweds brooklyn beckham and nicola peltz take #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/sZ2VDt3ne0
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Addison Rae
The She’s All That actress and TikTokker shimmers on the red carpet.
addison rae shimmers on the red carpet #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/7rR2lxvoqX
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Emily Ratajkwoski
The actress and model makes a statement in vintage Versace.
emily ratajkowski makes a statement in vintage versace at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/HAcT4ICTZC
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Cardi B
The rapper is dripping in Versace.
cardi b dazzles in versace at the #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/McvvMtzMzp
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Conan Gray
The singer and songwriter showed up.
conan gray looking like a whole prince at #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/8iPo7wterS
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Khloe Kardashian
The reality star made her Met Gala debut in Moschino.
khloé kardashian makes her met gala debut #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/h2MTcU11ZV
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022
Kate Moss and Lila Moss
The seasoned supermodel wore Saint Laurent, while her protégé made her Met Gala debut in Burberry.
not your typical mother-daughter moment with kate moss and lila moss #TheMetGala pic.twitter.com/18KUeFYcX1
— Centennial Beauty (@centennialbty) May 3, 2022