Met Gala 2018: Best of the Red Carpet

Not a Met Gala goes by without making a few jaws drop. The theme this year, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, leans a little further into controversial territory than usual, but the result on the red carpet was, for lack of a better word, divine.

On one end of the spectrum, some celebrities kept religious references out of their wardrobes. And on the other end, there were those who were very committed to the theme (ahem, Rihanna).

But with every fashion extravaganza, we have to ask a few questions.

Scroll on for more photos from the star-studded red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (admit it, you wish you were there).

Emilia Clarke in Dolce & Gabbana

Emilia Clarke wore an Alta Moda corset gown with a cathedral train made of black lace and embellishments in gold and needle point fresco at #MetGala 2018. #DGCelebs #MetHeavenlyBodies
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Solange Knowles in Iris Van Herpen

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen in Versace

Because sustainable has never been sexier – @gisele on the #MetGala red carpet in a fully sustainable organic silk #AtelierVersace dress crafted with fabrics and process that take a responsible approach towards the environment. Husband @tombrady wearing a Barocco embroidered Versace suit. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 6:25pm PDT

Gigi Hadid in Versace

@gigihadid at the 2018 #MetGala in an #AtelierVersace one shoulder, high leg split gown with train featuring stained glass-inspired handcrafted crystal embroidery. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 6:37pm PDT

Kate Bosworth in Oscar de la Renta

Kate Bosworth wears a custom Oscar de la Renta crinkled gold foil-painted spiral draped tulle gown and a zardosi embroidered crystal star and teardrop mother-of-pearl headpiece to the 2018 Met Gala. #oscardelarenta
A post shared by Oscar de la Renta (@oscardelarenta) on May 7, 2018 at 4:35pm PDT

Priyanka Chopra in Ralph Lauren

@PriyankaChopra in a Ralph Lauren Collection velvet evening gown with gold-embroidered hood. #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Ralph Lauren (@ralphlauren) on May 7, 2018 at 5:22pm PDT

Blake Lively in Versace

Red carpet divinity @blakelively at the 2018 #MetGala in a custom-made, deep red, #AtelierVersace silk velvet gown with a crystal encrusted bustier cascading into a dramatic full skirt with over-sized embroidered train. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 7:13pm PDT

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

GIVENCHY FAMILY: Actress Rooney Mara wore a #Givenchy Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2018 outfit, designed by @ClareWaightKeller, to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. #GivenchyCoutureSS18 #GivenchyFamily #RooneyMara #MetGala
A post shared by GIVENCHY (@givenchyofficial) on May 7, 2018 at 10:59pm PDT

Diane Kruger in Prabal Gurung

Diane the Divine. Diane Kruger wears the Atelier Prabal Gurung celestial blue double face duchess satin structured bell shaped dress with hand embroidered engineered fleur-de-lis motif, hand draped silk taffeta bouillonńe sleeve and monarch bouillonńe train with hand embroidered fleur-de-lis edge with the Tasaki Atelier white gold and south sea pearl buoy hidden ear bud with pave diamond, the Tasaki Atelier white gold and Akoya and South Sea pearl Aurora ring with sapphire and diamond accent, the Tasaki platinum and Akoya pearl and diamond earring, the Tasaki white gold and Akoya pearl ring with diamond accent, the Tasaki white gold and Akoya pearl ring and a custom Philip Treacy x Tasaki fleur-de-lis and South Sea pearl head piece to the 2018 Met Gala celebrating “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” #pgworld #pgmuse #beautywithsubstance #modernglamour #femininitywithabite #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies #ASeatAtTheTable #tasaki_intl
A post shared by Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) on May 7, 2018 at 6:56pm PDT

Katy Perry in Versace

Versace Angel @Katyperry in a winged, custom-made, #AtelierVersace gown featuring heavenly hand-painted degradé feathers and gold chainmail mini-dress with bronze netted crystal overlay and thigh-high chainmail boots. #MetHeavenlyBodies #MetGala
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 7:47pm PDT

Irina Shayk in Versace

Golden goddess @irinashayk at the #MetGala in a custom-made, #AtelierVersace silk dress with fully encrusted golden stones, Swarovski crystals, and metallic studs. The dress features a bold maxi train and full ruffled skirt, worn with Versace choker and bracelet accessories. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 8:03pm PDT

Trevor Noah in Balmain

MET HEAVENLY BODIES #TrevorNoah attends the #METGALA in custom designed #BALMAIN tuxedo. The custom tuxedo will be auctioned off on Ifonly.com/RED to support @red’s fight to #endAIDS. #FirstMondayInMay #MetHeavenlyBodies #TheMet #BALMAINARMY
A post shared by BALMAIN (@balmain) on May 7, 2018 at 10:05pm PDT

Deepika Padukone in Prabal Gurung

The Cardinal Virtue. Deepika Padukone wears the Atelier Prabal Gurung cardinal silk crepe strapless gown with hand draped silk gazar sculptural shoulder bloom and side draped chapel train with the Tasaki Atelier white gold, Sakura gold and Akoya pearl Nacreous earring with diamond accent, the Tasaki Atelier white gold, Sakura gold and Akoya pearl gathered double Nacreous ring with diamond accent and the Tasaki Atelier Sakura gold and Akoya pearl double Moulin ring with diamond accent to the 2018 Met Gala celebrating “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” #pgworld #pgmuse beautywithsubstance #modernglamour #femininitywithabite #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies #ASeatAtTheTable #tasaki_intl
A post shared by Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) on May 7, 2018 at 10:45pm PDT

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Ralph Lauren

@RosieHW wears a caped Ralph Lauren Collection gown with lace and Swarovski crystals. #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Ralph Lauren (@ralphlauren) on May 7, 2018 at 5:03pm PDT

Jared Leto in Gucci

To the #MetGala @jaredleto wore a custom #Gucci silk moiré one button jacket with a velvet oversized lapel embroidered with three eyed golden angels, silk trousers, silk shirt with bow, embroidered liturgical stole and black leather Horsebit boots. He completed his look with an aged gold metal crown and two tiger head brooches in aged gold metal, enamels and crystals.#AlessandroMichele #heavenlybodies
A post shared by Gucci (@gucci) on May 7, 2018 at 10:36pm PDT

Zendaya in Versace

Knight in shining Versace. @zendaya ‪in a Joan of Ark inspired, custom-molded #AtelierVersace look at the 2018 #MetGala. Featuring gunmetal chainmail embellished with Swarovski crystals, flowing into a feminine fully beaded silk chiffon skirt. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 7:31pm PDT

Janelle Monae in Marc Jacobs

@JanelleMonae stepping out in custom Marc Jacobs to the 2018 #MetaGala ✨ #MetHeavenlyBodies @chardefrancesco in the back wearing a @benballer cross
A post shared by Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) on May 7, 2018 at 4:14pm PDT

Anne Hathaway in Valentino

Strong beauty @annehathaway lights up the #MetHeavenlyBodies arrival wearing “Maria D.”, a #ValentinoHauteCouture #SS18 red taffeta evening dress with deep décolleté designed by @pppiccioli. #MetGala
A post shared by Valentino (@maisonvalentino) on May 7, 2018 at 8:09pm PDT

Lana Del Rey in Gucci

Heading to the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—the #MetGala— celebrating the opening of the exhibit ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.’ @lanadelrey wore a custom #Gucci long sleeve silk cady and lace gown inspired by Our Lady of Sorrows by #AlessandroMichele. The bodice features ‘The Seven Sorrows of Mary’ with the initials ‘LDR’ on the sacred heart. The skirt features hand stitched gold metal and colored silk thread embroidery inspired by baroque floral motifs and daggers with a pleated tulle and lace underskirt. Completing the look is a handmade headpiece with blue and white painted feathers and crystal halo, ivory satin loafers with embroidered lotus and handmade antique glass stick representing the eyes of Saint Lucy. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Gucci (@gucci) on May 7, 2018 at 5:30pm PDT

Jeremy Scott and Cardi B in Moschino

Moschino Met Gala @itsjeremyscott @iamcardib #jeremyscott #metheavenlybodies #metgala2018 #metgala #cardib @kollincarter @iam_kingpee @tokyostylez @erika_lapearl_mua
A post shared by Moschino (@moschino) on May 7, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT

Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce & Gabbana

Sarah Jessica Parker wore an Alta Moda corset gown with cathedral train embroidered with gold baroque embellishments and sacred hearts, along with a Neapolitan nativity altar and sacred hearts in gold filigree at #MetGala 2018. #DGCelebs #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Dolce & Gabbana (@dolcegabbana) on May 7, 2018 at 9:53pm PDT

Kerry Washington in Ralph Lauren

@KerryWashington wearing a Ralph Lauren Collection sequin gown at #MetGala. #MetHeavenlyBodies.
A post shared by Ralph Lauren (@ralphlauren) on May 7, 2018 at 4:31pm PDT

Eiza Gonzalez in Prabal Gurung

With a compassionate spirit and dedication to her trade, we revere and honour the vows of a sister and her sisterhood, with our muse Eiza who so beautifully represents these attributes. Complete with over 250,000 crystals, hand embroidered to create a cross motif, the graphic nature of Eiza’s Atelier Prabal Gurung gown is an ode to our brand DNA of celebrating modern graphic glamour. The bold 70 carat Tanzanite Tasaki high jewellery is a nod to our brand belief that we are ‘Stronger In Colour’. Eiza wears the Atelier Prabal Gurung onyx silk chiffon hand embroidered cross motif column gown with cutout mako bandeau and alabaster duchess satin extended giumpe train with satin rouleau covered button detail with the Tasaki Atelier white gold and South Sea pearl twisted Aurora choker with sapphire and diamond accent, and the Tasaki diamond and tanzanite necklace and earring. #pgworld #pgmuse #beautywithsubstance #modernglamour #femininitywithabite #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies #ASeatAtTheTable #tasaki_intl
A post shared by Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) on May 7, 2018 at 10:16pm PDT

Darren Criss in Dolce & Gabbana

Darren Criss wore an Alta Sartoria single-breasted shawl lapel jacket with Byzantine mosaic embroidery at #MetGala 2018. #DGCelebs #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Dolce & Gabbana (@dolcegabbana) on May 7, 2018 at 10:18pm PDT

Stella Maxwell in Moschino

Moschino Met Gala @stellamaxwell #moschino @itsjeremyscott photo @griff_lipson hair @hairbyadir makeup by @ttmakarova #metheavenlybodies #metgala #metgala2018 #stellamaxwell
A post shared by Moschino (@moschino) on May 7, 2018 at 4:59pm PDT

Donald Glover in Gucci

To the #MetGala, Donald Glover @childishgambino wore a custom #Gucci wool one button heritage tuxedo with grosgrain lapel and golden eye embroidery with a ruffle pleated evening shirt, grosgrain bowtie, and fringe loafers with Horsebit detail. #AlessandroMichele #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Gucci (@gucci) on May 7, 2018 at 8:05pm PDT

Ariana Grande in Vera Wang

@arianagrande attends the 2018 @metmuseum Costume Institute Benefit wearing custom #verawang #ArianaGrande is wearing a custom ‎strapless ball gown with classic corset construction, featuring hand draped printed silk organza depicting Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” fresco found on the alter wall of the Sistine Chapel, and a hand draped horsehair headpiece based on a modern interpretation of catholic iconography.
A post shared by Vera Wang (@verawanggang) on May 7, 2018 at 6:59pm PDT

Naomi Watts in Michael Kors

A shimmering capelet is the perfect finishing touch: @NaomiWatts in #MichaelKorsCollection at the #MetGala. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Michael Kors (@michaelkors) on May 7, 2018 at 9:08pm PDT

Nick Jonas in Dolce & Gabbana

Nick Jonas wore an Alta Satoria single-breasted shawl lapel tuxedo in black silk brocade with 24k gold thread and hand-top-stitching at #MetGala 2018. #DGCelebs #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Dolce & Gabbana (@dolcegabbana) on May 7, 2018 at 9:57pm PDT

Lily Aldridge in Ralph Lauren

@LilyAldridge attends #MetGala wearing a custom Ralph Lauren Collection look. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Ralph Lauren (@ralphlauren) on May 7, 2018 at 7:08pm PDT

Laura Dern in Proenza Schouler

Laura Dern wears a custom chalk satin cady and black velvet dress to the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The MET. Styled with a vintage Alexander Calder necklace by Stephen Russell, and rings by Fred Leighton. @cristinaehrlich #proenzaschouler #metgala #metheavenlybodies
A post shared by Proenza Schouler (@proenzaschouler) on May 7, 2018 at 7:11pm PDT

Selena Gomez in Coach

Captured before the #MetGala, #SelenaGomez in custom Coach by @StuartVevers. #SelenaxCoach #CoachNY
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Nicki Minaj in Oscar de la Renta

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Frances McDormand in Valentino

One of a kind @frances.mcdormand attends the #MetHeavenlyBodies night wearing “Giada”, a #ValentinoHauteCouture #SS18 emerald faille and organza oversize cape designed by @pppiccioli. The look is completed by a tone sur tone headpiece especially designed by @philiptreacy. #MetGala
A post shared by Valentino (@maisonvalentino) on May 7, 2018 at 8:07pm PDT

Ming Xi in Prabal Gurung

Majestic Ming. Ming Xi wears the Atelier Prabal Gurung rose silk faille vaulted seam gown with court neckline and layered racerback detail with the Tasaki Atelier white gold, Sakura gold and South Sea pearl Aurora cuff with diamond accent, the Tasaki Atelier white gold, Sakura gold and South Sea Pearl Nacreous fluid hand cuff with diamond accent and the Tasaki Atelier Sakura gold asymmetric ear cuff with pearl detail and pearl waterfall detail to the 2018 Met Gala celebrating “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” #pgworld #pgmuse #beautywithsubstance #modernglamour #femininitywithabite #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies #ASeatAtTheTable #tasaki_intl
A post shared by Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) on May 7, 2018 at 9:48pm PDT

Hailee Steinfeld in Prabal Gurung

Our Angel. Hailee Steinfeld wears the Atelier Prabal Gurung dove white silk crepe tank gown with silk gazar sculptural hand draped winged cascade train and hand embroidered pearl and diamante 3D thorn straps with the Tasaki silver and pearl tiara, the Tasaki white gold and South Sea baroque pearl elegance necklace with diamond accent, the Tasaki Akoya pearl long necklace and the Tasaki white gold Aurora ring with diamond accent and Akoya pearl to the 2018 Met Gala celebrating “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” #pgworld #pgmuse #beautywithsubstance #modernglamour #femininitywithabite #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies #ASeatAtTheTable
A post shared by Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) on May 7, 2018 at 5:57pm PDT

Salma Hayek in Altuzarra

‪Earthly Delight: Salma Hayek wears a custom Altuzarra ‘Garden of Eden’ Sequin Paillette Embroidered Evening Dress to attend this year’s Met Gala. #metgala #MetHeavenlyBodies @salmahayek ‬
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Rihanna in Maison Margiela

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Evan Rachel Wood in Altuzarra

‪Angelic Vision: Evan Rachel Wood wears a Custom Altuzarra Gold Paillette and Thread Embroidered Feather Cape, Black Jumpsuit and ‘Kiss’ Bag to this year’s Met Gala. The look is made of over one thousand hand embroidered feather motifs, inspired by the iconography of Angels in Catholic art and sculpture. #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies @evanrachelwood ‬
A post shared by ALTUZARRA (@altuzarra) on May 7, 2018 at 5:18pm PDT

Bee Shaffer in Valentino

@beeshaffer looks divine in “Floriana”, a #ValentinoHauteCouture evening dress with 275 hand made layered organza petals from the #SS18 Collection designed by Creative Director @pppiccioli. #MetHeavenlyBodies #MetGala
A post shared by Valentino (@maisonvalentino) on May 7, 2018 at 8:13pm PDT

Jennifer Lopez in Balmain

MET HEAVENLY BODIES #JenniferLopez attends the #METGALA in custom-made #BALMAIN design. The custom design will be auctioned off on Ifonly.com/RED to support @red’s fight to #endAIDS. #FirstMondayInMay #MetHeavenlyBodies #TheMet #BALMAINARMY
A post shared by BALMAIN (@balmain) on May 7, 2018 at 6:13pm PDT

Cindy Crawford in Versace

@cindycrawford is red hot in a matte chainmail gown at the 2018 #MetGala. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 8:08pm PDT

Chadwick Boseman in Versace

@chadwickboseman ordained in style wearing a white, custom-made, #AtelierVersace tuxedo with gold beading with and matching bejeweled cross cape at the 2018 #MetGala. #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 8:21pm PDT

Rita Ora in Prada

@RitaOra wore a #Prada Black sequin column layered beneath, a black tulle full gown with train embroidered all over in fluoro plexi and mirror faceted crystals, long black sequin gloves, plexi clutch and shoes while attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala celebrating the opening of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” in New York. ⠀ #PradaPeople ⠀ #MetGala⠀ #MetGala2018 #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Prada (@prada) on May 7, 2018 at 6:48pm PDT

Kim Kardashian in Versace

@kimkardashian’s Monday best. Wearing an #AtelierVersace form-fitting Metal Mesh gown with crystal cross embellishment at the 2018 #MetGala #MetHeavenlyBodies
A post shared by Versace (@versace) on May 7, 2018 at 6:46pm PDT

Natasha Poly in Balmain

MET HEAVENLY BODIES #NatashaPoly attends the #METGALA in custom-made #BALMAIN gown. The custom design will be auctioned off on Ifonly.com/RED to support @red’s fight to #endAIDS. #FirstMondayInMay #MetHeavenlyBodies #TheMet #BALMAINARMY
A post shared by BALMAIN (@balmain) on May 7, 2018 at 10:23pm PDT

Juliette Binoche in Balmain

MET HEAVENLY BODIES #JulietteBinoche attends the #METGALA in custom-made #BALMAIN design. The custom design will be auctioned off on Ifonly.com/RED to support @red’s fight to #endAIDS. #FirstMondayInMay #MetHeavenlyBodies #TheMet #BALMAINARMY
A post shared by BALMAIN (@balmain) on May 7, 2018 at 8:56pm PDT

Winnie Harlow in Tommy Hilfiger

@winnieharlow is a portrait of perfection in this Tommy Hilfiger Atelier white silk gown and jeweled headdress. #METGala2018 #TommyHilfiger
A post shared by Tommy Hilfiger (@tommyhilfiger) on May 8, 2018 at 1:56am PDT

Lewis Hamilton in Tommy Hilfiger

Gold-standard: @LewisHamilton at the #METGala2018 wears a bone white silk three-piece with embroidered details from #TommyHilfiger
A post shared by Tommy Hilfiger (@tommyhilfiger) on May 8, 2018 at 1:58am PDT

The Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibiton at the Metropolitan Museum of Art runs from 10 May until 8 October 2018.

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