As per tradition, the Met Gala 2018 took place on the first Monday of May, with all of Hollywood and Bollywood’s A-listers making an appearance. This year’s theme paid tribute to The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’, and celebrities reinterpreted the traditions of Catholicism through their ensembles. Amidst the multiple religious references — Priyanka Chopra came dressed as a (fashionable) woman from the Vatican city in a deep maroon velvet gown from Ralph Lauren complete with Swarovski headgear; Rihanna, in her papal crown and cape designed by Maison Margiela, looked like she borrowed the most fabulous fashion relics she could find in the pope’s closet — the highlight was clearly not the outfit, but the accessories that went with them. Crowns, veils, hats inspired by the pope — we had them all. Here are all the best looks (headpieces included) from Met Gala 2018:
Get this: Priyanka Chopra’s handmade piece covered in Swarovski crystals and intricate beadwork took over 250 man hours to create.
Deepika Padukone is sinning in a crimson red off shoulder gown from Prabal Gurung.
Rihanna wears a papal crown and cape designed by Maison Margiela.
All bow down to queen Mindy Kaling, wearing a white Vassilis Zoulias gown.
SZA in a light pink ruffled Versace gown with a fitted jewel-embellished bodice and thigh-high bejewelled boots, complete with celestial headgear.
Designer Jeremy Scott twins with Cardi B in custom-made Moschino.
Katy Perry is a Versace angel, complete with wings. She wears a gold chainmail mini dress with bronze netted crystal overlay and thigh-high boots.
Lana Del Rey wears a custom Gucci gown featuring ‘The Seven Sorrows of Mary’ on the bodice, a handmade headpiece and an antique glass stick representing the eyes of Saint Lucy.
Blake Lively in a deep red silk velvet Versace gown featuring a crystal embellished bustier and an elaborate train.
Solange Knowles, in an Iris van Herpen ensemble, came with a bottle of Florida Water — a cologne and a cleanser made out of lemon, orange and lavender oils that has been in the US for over 200 years.
Gigi Hadid in a stunning one shoulder, high-leg split Versace gown with a train that includes stained glass-inspired handcrafted crystal embroidery.
Bella Hadid is a lady in black decked in a gown from Chrome Hearts x Gareth Pugh.
Kim Kardashian chose a fitted metal mesh gown with crystal cross embellishment from Versace.
Emilia Clarke in a Dolce and Gabbana corset gown with a cathedral train made out of black lace and embellishment.
Ariana Grande in a custom strapless ball gown by Vera Wang “depicting Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” fresco found on the alter wall of the Sistine Chapel”, along with a headpiece that’s a modern interpretation of catholic iconography.
Sarah Jessica Parker in a Dolce and Gabbana corset gown with a cathedral train with gold baroque embellishments and sacred hearts.
