This years theme honors Rei Kawakubo, the Japanese designer behind the brand Comme des Garcons.
Kawakubo is known for her avant-garde runway shows (think: motorcycle jackets paired with tutus).
And the brand evencollaborated with Nikerecently to create a collection of basketball shoes with a high-fashion aesthetic.
See all the looks from the red carpet ahead.
She was cradling her baby bump in almost every shot.
Williamsannounced her pregnancylast month via Snapchat.
This will be her first child with her fiance, Alexis Ohanian.
Rihanna
Rihanna shut down the Met Gala red carpet once again.
This time, she wore a dress straight from the Comme des Garcons exhibit.
Gigi Hadid
Gig Hadid’s nude gown was anything but boring.
The Tommy Hilfiger piece played with textures and asymmetrical design.
Selena Gomez
Gomez was gorgeous in a shoulder-length bob and a floor-grazing gown embellished with colorful sequins.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian wore an off-the-shoulder gown that looked both chic and comfortable.
Katie Holmes
Zac Posen created this gorgeous gown with ruffles on the shoulders and in the train.
Katy Perry
Is that you Katy Perry?
And the view from the back is even more revealing.
Kylie Jenner
Jenner’s bleach blonde bob was a bright contrast to her sheer, rose-colored gown.
Rose Byrne
Byrne opted for a sweeping red gown with a deep-V neckline and side cutouts.
She played up the look with teased curls and a bright red lip.
The flowing train made for an amazing photo moment on the iconic Met steps.
La La Anthony
Anthony wore a sheer black dress with an intricate design weaved into the overlay.
She paired the dramatic gown with an extra-long ponytail.
Joan Smalls
A Victoria’s Secret regular, Smalls is no stranger to showing a little skin.
Her Met Gala look had a thigh-high slit, plunging neckline, and side cutouts.
(And yes, that is a lip ring.)
Tracee Ellis Ross
Ross committed to the theme by wearing a Comme des Garcons dress.
Elizabeth Banks
Talk about hypnotic.
Banks’s long sheath dress had a black-and-white pattern that will make you blink.
Lena Dunham
Dunham arrived in an Elizabeth Kennedy design complete with ruffles and a full skirt.
Adriana Lima
Lima was stunning in an Alberta Ferretti gown with a halter neckline and thigh-high slit.
Lily Aldridge
Aldridge arrived in a silky white dress paired with bright red thigh-high boots.
Solange Knowles
Knowles turned a winter essential into a red carpet look.
This puffer dress came complete with an extra-long train.
Diane Kruger
Kruger’s gorgeous white sheath gown was embellished with gold appliques from top to bottom.
Her silver spray-painted hairstyle was the icing on top of a magnificent Met Gala outfit.
Kerry Washington
The patchwork design by Michael Kors paired perfectly with Washington’s blunt bob and bangs.
Halle Berry
It’s a dress, it’s pants, it’severything.
Berry totally owned her Atelier Versace look on the Met Gala carpet.
Allison Williams
TheGirlsactress gave the camera multiple angles of her bleach-blonde hair and her DVF dress.
Michelle Monaghan
Actress Monaghan looked flawless in a silver dress that reflected every camera flash.
Rita Ora
Ora’s red satin gown was covered in bows.
You could say that her presence at the Met Gala was a gift to us all.
There were also a few strappy details.
Could that be a nod to her role in50 Shades of Grey?
Bella Hadid
This Alexander Wang bodysuit stole the show at the Met Gala.
It’s a perfect example of minimal design with maximum skin.
Carly Steel
Actress Steel topped her Christian Siriano dress with a regal headpiece from For the Stars.
Behati Prinsloo
Model Prinsloo hit the Met Gala red carpet in a sleek off-white dress by Topshop.
Doutzen Kroes
This off-the-shoulder Brock Collection gown on Kroes was cute and practicaljust check out the pockets.
Jessica Chastain
Pastel colors really pop next to Chastain’s fair complexion and bright red hair.
This powder yellow gown from Prada was giving off major Disney princess vibes.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Gyllenhaal wore a Marni gown with an eye-catching checkered design and flowers around the neckline.
Riley Keough
Actress Keough was giving off major Michael Jackson vibes with this sequin number.
Taylor Hill
Model Hill went for a more traditional dress by Carolina Herrera over the avant-garde theme.
Hailee Steinfeld
This Vera Wang outfit is part romper, part gownand we love it!
Hailey Baldwin
Baldwin’s Carolina Herrera two-piece looked like a beautiful cake topper.
She paired it with a chic, birdcage veil to bring the bridal vibes full circle.
Janelle Monae
Monae kept to her favorite black-and-white color scheme with this gorgeous gown.
She added an extra dose of drama with a feather neck piece and jewels throughout her sleek pixie.
Ruth Negga
Negga rocked cornrows and a gorgeous printed tunic on the Met Gala red carpet.
