The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute gala costs $25,000 per ticket, but the fashion spectacle was truly priceless as the stars rolled out.
Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker were among the A-list stars who embraced this year’s theme – China: Through The Looking Glass – with eye-popping results.
The stars descended on the New York City red carpet in one jaw-dropping out fit after another.
Rihanna in queen’s garb shuts down Met Gala carpet.
Late-comer Beyonce and Jay Z stealing the show in an Givenchy ensemble.
Kim and Kanye on the red carpet.
Solange Knowles ensured everyone was looking at her in a very unusual Giles Deacon creation.
Sarah Jessica-Parker wore an extravagant flame-like red and white headdress by Philip Treacy.
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