Zendaya was one of the first to walk the red carpet tonight, in a custom Margiela gown by John Galliano—a clear reference to the designer’s Spring 1999 couture collection for Dior.
Gigi Hadid’s Thom Brown gown felt like the freshest possible way to tackle the garden theme.
When Rosalía heard the theme of the Costume Institute’s exhibit was “Sleeping Beauties,” the Spanish singer instantly began to envision her look for the gala.
The haute couture dress was designed by Alexander McQueen for his Givenchy 1999 collection, and was shown only on mannequins before going back to the designer’s archive.
On a similar note, Venus Williams opted for no florals and instead wore a custom satin and mirror-sequin-embellished bustier gown by Marc Jacobs, inspired by the most recent runway.
Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala: The Night's Co-Host Shines in Schiaparelli Butterfly Gown.