Hollywood stars were out in force for fashion’s biggest night of the year at the Met Gala in New York City on Monday night.
Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Stone were among the early arrivals on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
Here goes! Vanessa Hudgens arrived in style as she wowed in a sheer black gown, complete with a lace train at the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 2
Vanessa stunned in a completely sheer black gown featuring an intricate lace design along the torso and train; the actress’ matching underwear was visible beneath the dramatic number.
The former Disney star paired the striking dress with coordinating heels and statement diamond earrings and cuff.
Emma Stone was spotted leaving the Mark Hotel in her Met Gala look, opting for a feathered mini dress for the glamorous event.
Breathtaking: The former Disney star posed for dramatic photos in the incredible gown, which was completely sheer
Sheer delight! The actress’ undergarments was visible beneath the gown
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the Met Gala, is considered by many as the ‘Super Bowl of celebrity red carpets.’
Fashion’s biggest night is traditionally held the first Monday in May to raise money for the Costume Institute in New York City, with last year’s event moved to September due to the pandemic.
This year’s dress code is ‘gilded glamour’ to match the theme of ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion,’ a continuation of last year’s ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.’
Delightful: Emma Stone left the Mark Hotel in a stunning feathered mini dress
Family affair: Anna Wintour arrived in a bold feathered frock and crown while her daughter Bee Shaffer chose a sheer black lace number. Bee posed with her husband Francesco Carrozzini
Early bird: Rachel Smith was among the first to arrive on the red carpet at the Met Gala on Monday for fashion’s biggest night of the year
Fierce: Lala Anthony opted for a burgundy number, showcasing her toned legs
Wow factor: Vanessa and Lala posed together on the carpet as well
Striking: YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain opted for a crop top and skirt combination
On their way! Joe Jonas and pregnant Sophie Turner were spotted leaving The Mark hotel on their way to the event
Fashion queen: Anna Wintour seen leaving the Mark Hotel wearing a feathered number and a crown
Tickets for the glitzy event can reportedly cost up to $35,000 apiece, while prices for a table range from $200,000 to $300,000, with last year’s bash raking in a whopping $16.4 million for the Met’s Costume Institute.
Regina King, power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda are hosting this time, taking over from Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman and Naomi Osaka.
This will be Miranda’s first time as a Met Gala co-chair (and guest) but he was originally intended to co-host the 2020 edition before the pandemic forced its cancellation.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is once again supervising the benefit as chairwoman, a position she’s held since 1995. Her fellow honorary co-chairs are designer Tom Ford and Instagram head Adam Mosseri.
As usual, the sartorial theme comes from the exhibit the gala launches: ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion,’ which is the second of star curator Andrew Bolton’s two-part show exploring the roots of American style.
This exhibit will showcase some lesser-known designers, and also some top film directors, including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, host King, and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao.
Bolton said eight directors will create what he called ‘cinematic vignettes’ in the period rooms of the American Wing of the museum.
Similar to the September event, there will be 400 guests this year, lower than the pre-pandemic highs of 500-600 attendees.
Vibrant: Lisa Love donned a floral number with sunglasses and a bold lip
Dapper: Hamish Bowles opted for a classic suit, adding custom loafers
The other four are Ford, the celebrated fashion designer who’s also an acclaimed film director, Janicza Bravo (Zola), Julie Dash (Daughters Of The Dust) and Autumn de Wilde (who directed the Jane Austen adaptation Emma. and is also a photographer).
The first part of the exhibition will remain on display in the rooms of the Anna Wintour Costume Center, along with the second part, until September 5.
More than half the pieces in the opening exhibition will be rotated out and garments from designers not yet featured will go on display.
The Met Gala is a huge money-maker for the museum, and provides the Costume Institute with its main source of funding.
BLAKE LIVELY’S MET GALA LOOKS OVER THE YEARS
Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds will be co-hosts of this year’s annual Met Gala celebration in New York City along with actress Regina King and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda.
This year’s Costume Institute Gala theme is In America: An Anthology of Fashion with a recommendation that guests dress in gowns inspired by the Gilded Age, according to The New York Times. Think corsets and big skirts.
Honorary chairs include Anna Wintour of Vogue magazine, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram and Tom Ford, a high-end fashion designer best known for his stint at Gucci and, now, a film director.
Lively is no stranger to the event as she has gone nine times since her debut in 2008. Here is a look at her glamorous statements from years past.
2008 – RALPH LAUREN
The Gossip Girl actress wore a strapless black gown by Ralph Lauren which had feathers on the bottom below the knee as she added black gloves and diamond jewelry. Her honey blonde hair was worn back and she went light on the makeup. The theme was Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy.
2008 – RALPH LAUREN
2009 – VERSACE
The siren revved up the sex appeal in a plunging royal blue gown from Versace with a high slit up her toned leg and narrow straps that made the most of her figure. She had a radiant tan and her hair was slicked back for added drama. Gold strappy heels made her look ready for a disco. The theme was The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion.
2009 – VERSACE
2010 – MARCHESA
Again she was in royal blue, but this dress was very short, ending just below her panty line, which showed plenty of her her log lean legs. The Marchesa dress also had one wide embellished strap up one side. She added a big cuff bracelet, had her hair slicked back and added diamond stud earrings. The heels were black and nude pumps. The theme was American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.
2010 – MARCHESA
2011 – CHANEL
Lively looked like a royal in her metallic and nude floor-length Chanel gown that had a long sheer piece of fabric hanging down the front. Her strawberry hued hair was worn down in soft curls that fell over her shoulders in a Rita Hayworth fashion. She added strappy nude heels. The theme was Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.
2011 – CHANEL
2013 – GUCCI
Blake turned heads in a strapless pale blue gown with black feathers below the hips and a raven black bottom with a train. The dramatic dress was by Gucci. Her hair was pulled back and she kept the makeup glossy for an elegant look. The theme was PUNK: Chaos to Couture.
2013 – GUCCI
2014 – GUCCI
The Los Angeles native went with Old Hollywood glamour as she wore a sparkling blush pink gown from Gucci that had a plunging neckline, criss-crossed in front and had a mermaid finish with a substantial train. She also had a long piece of fabric falling down from the back of her shoulders. Her blonde hair was worn Veronica Lake style as it was parted to one side and had soft curls. Long dramatic ruby earrings matched her oversized ruby rings. The theme was Charles James: Beyond Fashion.
2014 – GUCCI
2016 – BURBERRY
It was pure elegance this year as the Age Of Adaline star wore a strapless light pink Burberry dress with red floral accents and long earrings with her hair in a stylish chignon. The star was pregnant at the time but did not look it. The theme was Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.
2016 – BURBERRY
2017 – VERSACE
Gold looked good on Lively as she stood out in a low-cut glittery dress from Versace that was long sleeved and tight on her hips with a blue feathered mermaid finish that matched her blue earrings. Once again her hair was pulled back as she added bronzed makeup. The theme was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.
2017 – VERSACE
2018 – VERSACE
It was a dramatic turn for the Hollywood goddess as she wore bright gold and deep maroon. Her Versace gown had a heavy train with beautiful beading as she added a gold headband to lend an angelic feel. The theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination.
2018 – VERSACE