Met Gala 2022: In a night of gilded glamour, here's how the stars shone

The celebration of American design was themed to gilded glamour, sprouting classic black-tailed tuxedoes for many of the men and lots of dresses in black and white for the women. Others paid literal homage to New York City, home base for the Gilded Age, and still more shimmered in metallic golds and silver.

The theme of the 2022 Met Gala was 'gilded glamour'. (L-R) Blake Lively, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kim Kardashian. (Photos | AP) 

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)