All The Top Looks From The Pink Carpet

The Met Gala, often called “Fashion’s Biggest Night,” is an invitation-only event known for its whimsical, over-the-top costumes. So who were the hottest stars on the Met’s pink carpet this year? Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and actor Billy Porter created media buzz with their ornate ensembles.

“Anyone trying to keep up on social media when Lady Gaga arrived at the Met Gala had an unexpectedly hard time. She first appeared in this voluminous Brandon Maxwell gown, arm in arm with the designer, with various umbrella-toting men prancing around her,” CNN reported. “Then she took off the pink overcoat to reveal a structured black gown…then removed that to reveal another slinky hot-pink dress…then removed that to finally reveal a classic Gaga lingerie set and death-defying heels. The entrance was performance art that could be challenged mere moments later by only Pose’s Billy Porter, who casually entered on the top of a dais carried by six shirtless, gilded men.”

Many fans were disappointed that singer Rihanna, who has wowed audiences at the Met Gala in the past, didn’t show up this year.

“The reigning queen of the Met Gala was nowhere to be seen on the pink carpet, despite countless social media pleas and even a poorly Photoshopped image of her ‘look’ this year,” CNN reports. “Luckily, there was no shortage of on-theme and fully committed divas willing to temporarily fill Rihanna’s shoes. Cardi B showed out in a bedazzled headdress and quilted train; Janelle Monáe somehow managed to wear four Christian Siriano hats at once; and even Kacey Musgraves threw her hat in the ring by literally dressing like Barbie, hair-dryer purse and all.”