The 15 Most Extra[vagant] Looks from the 2018 Met Gala

While the celebrities, designers and muses attending the Met Gala for the first time may have an excuse to dress with artistic restraint—as it is considered polite to dress modestly in order to avoid overshadowing the seasoned Met veterans—others in attendance at the invitation-only event are expected to make a bold statement through their interpretation of the theme. Out of all the fashion shows and awards events, the first Monday in May is the one day where no one in attendance should feel afraid to overdo it. It is not the day to refrain from dramatic creativity. This year, the theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” inspired many inventive allusions to Catholic persons, art and customs, but here are the top 15 ensembles that used their permission to be “extra.”

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#1 Rihanna

Gown: Custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano

Clutch: Custom Judith Leiber Couture

Heels: Christian Louboutins

Jewels: Maria Tash and Cartier

#2 Zendaya

Gown: Atelier Versace

JewelsTiffany & Co.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

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#3 

Lana Del Rey 

& Jared Leto

Gowns: Gucci 

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#4 Solange Knowles

Gown: Iris van Herpen

Jewels: Lorraine Schwartz

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#5 Janelle Monáe

GownMarc Jacobs

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Jewels: Jennifer Fisher

#6 Nicki Manaj

GownOscar de la Renta

Jewels: Tiffany & Co.

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#7 Cara Delevingne

 

Gown: Dior Haute Couture Jewels: Bulgari

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#8 Jeremy Scott & Cardi B.

Gowns: Moschino

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#9 Madonna

Gown: 

Jean Paul Gaultier

#10 Chadwick Boseman 

Outfit: Versace  

 

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

#11 Lily Collins

GownGivenchy Haute Couture

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#12 Sarah Jessica Parker

Gown: Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda

Jewels: Jennifer Fisher & Fred Leighton

#13 Greta Gerwig

GownThe Row

 

 

 Jewels: Tiffany & Co

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#14 Frances McDormand

Gown: Valentino

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#15 Katy Perry

Gown: Valentino

Although some of the ethereal dresses and sinister looks elicited reverence, other ungodly ensembles inspired prayer. But, nonetheless, most of those who decided to abide by the theme offered undoubtedly extra[vagant] renditions of the Catholic imagination at this year’s 2018 Met Gala.