Whether remembering Nicole Richie's ghosty, white-haired look from 2013 or Miley's tribute to 90s raver culture, these memorable Met Gala dresses have us dreaming that we were on the guest list for the prestigious style event.
This past Monday. a-list celebrities gathered in New York for a celebration of style and culture. Pulling out all the stops, style-setters like Rihanna, model Cara Delevigne, Sarah Jessica Parker and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o attended the event and left everyone talking about their unique ensembles.
From Cara Delevigne's pantsuit pairing to Kim Kardashian's infamous couch meme dress, fashion enthusiasts unite in their love for these memorable Met Gala looks that leave us in anticipation for next year and all the style it has to offer.
15 Memorable Met Gala Dresses
From Nicole Richie's Ghostly Glamour to Kim Kardashian's Couch Gown:
Jana Pijak — May 6, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Glamorous Punk Celeb Beauty
The 2013 Met Gala Beauty Looks are Subtle and Dramatic
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Glam Punk-Themed Galas
The Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet Brought Out All the Tough Chics
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Flirty Asymmetric Ball Gowns
Celebs Give the Bold Shoulder at the 2010 Costume Institute Gala
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Red Carpet LED Gowns
Katy Perry Light Dress at the Costume Institute Gala
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Celebrity Super Fashion
Superheroes at the Met Gala
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Female Tuxedos
Rihanna at 2009 Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC
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Playful Animal Fashion
Madonna Brings Bunny Ears to 2009 Costume Institute Gala
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Backless Dresses
Ciara Rocks the Costume Institute Gala in Two-Tone Number
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Cerulean Dresses
Blue Dominates 2009 Costume Institute Gala Benefit
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Sartorial Sequins
Glittery Gowns at the Costume Institute's ‘Model As Muse' Gala
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Greco-Roman Couture
Kate Moss Rocks Grecian Minidress at Costume Institute Gala
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Red Carpet Tails
Jessica Biel at the Met Costume Institute Gala in NYC
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Dazzling Emerald Flapper Dresses
The Lupita Nyong'o MET Gala Gown is a Mod Twist on a 20s Classic
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Metallic Minis
Attention-Grabbing Shiny Leggy Looks for the Summer
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Punky Princess Gowns
Rachel Weisz Rocks Goth Lips at 2009 Costume Institute Gala
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