Met Gala 2022: In a night of gilded glamour, here's how the stars shone
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In the first of two looks, actress and co-chair of the event, Blake Lively, arrived at the Met Gala in a rose-gold dress with a large bow. (Photo | AP)It then unravelled to reveal the second part of Blake Lively's outfit, with the bow undone to reveal a long, powder blue train and matching gloves. (Photo | AP)This year's only Met Gala guest from India, Natasha Poonawalla, showed off her gilded glamour in a Sabyasachi Mukherjee-designed gold handcrafted printed tulle sari and trail embroidered with silk floss thread and embellished with bevel beads, semi-precious stones, crystals, sequins and appliqued printed velvet, along with a Schiaparelli metal bustier. She was styled by none other than Anaita Shroff Adajania. (Photo | Instagram)In another showstopping look, Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala wearing the exact sheer dress that yesteryear icon Marilyn Monroe had worn on the birthday event of John F Kennedy. The dress since came to be known as the “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress. (Photo | AP)Actress Vanessa Hudgens wore a sheer black long-sleeved gown at the 2022 Met Gala. (Photo | AP)Anna Wintour donned a feathered multi-colored dress along with a dainty tiara, giving her signature black sunglasses a rest. (Photo | AP)Musician Megan Thee Stallion channelled her gilded glamour in a glistening gold gown, emerging as quite the critic favourite. (Photo | AP)Cynthia Erivo attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' exhibition. (Photo | AP)Alicia Keys' Ralph Lauren gown stood out in its shimmering embroidery of the New York City skyline along the cape. (Photo | AP)La La Anthony attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' exhibition. (Photo | AP)Chloe Kim arrived at the Met Gala red carpet in a dramatic white tulle gown with red accents. (Photo | AP)Janelle Monae attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' exhibition. (Photo | AP)Billie Eilish attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' exhibition. (Photo | AP)Model Gigi Hadid wore a large red puffer jacket and matching corset at the Met Gala. (Photo | AP)Sarah Jessica Parker attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' exhibition. (Photo | AP)Kylie Jenner wore a baseball cap with a veil and white dress at the Met Gala. (Photo | AP)
