The MET Gala kicks off the annual MET Costume Institute’s exhibit. The MET Gala is the equivalent to fashion prom and brings together the top celebrities to raise money for the Costume Institute and of course…show off their fashion. This years’ theme, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion And The Catholic Imagination takes a look at Catholicism influence on fashion. Click through our gallery to see how celebs incorporated the theme into their outfits and what trends were spotted on the red carpet. Which looks are your favorite?!
1. CROSS-ing THE FASHION LINE
Source:GettyNaturally, when thinking of Catholicism, one will think of a cross. Multiple celebs wore crosses in some form or fashion on the red carpet at the 2018 MET Gala. Michael B. Jordan wears a cross on his lapel.
2. CROSS-ing THE FASHION LINE
Source:GettyActor Michael B. Jordan in a pinstripe Off-White suit.
3. CROSS-ing THE FASHION LINE
Source:GettyCassie and Diddy came through complimenting each other in opposite colors. Diddy rocked his Jesus piece.
4. CROSS-ing THE FASHION LINE
Source:GettyChadwick Boseman is giving us bishop vibes in this white outfit adorned with crosses.
5. CROSS-ing THE FASHION LINE
Source:GettyBlack Panther star Chadwick Boseman in Versace. Versace will be on display at the Heavenly Bodies exhibit. Gianni Versace was very influenced by religion as seen throughout many of his collections.
6. CROSS-ing THE FASHION LINE
Source:GettyJennifer Lopez in Balmain.
7. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyNo surprises and as we predicted, headpieces were the number one accessory on the red carpet at the 2018 MET Gala. Solange fit right in with her headpiece that looks similar to her Seat At The Table headpiece.
8. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyIn Iris Van Herpen.
9. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyNicki Minaj gives us a headpiece adorned in black, red, and silver crosses.
10. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyIn Oscar de la Renta.
11. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyCan’t decide between a headpiece or a hat? Singer and actress Janelle Monae went for both.
12. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyIn Marc Jacobs.
13. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyCo-host of the MET Gala, Rihanna, showed up looking like a bishop in Margiela.
14. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyWhile it’s Margiela, this bishop outfit seems like it’s giving nod to John Galliano’s last collection with Dior, where the designer had a bishop open his show and bless the models in an outfit similar to this one (minus the slit, of course).
15. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyWinnie Harlow arrived with a regal headpiece.
16. HEAVENLY HEADPIECES
Source:GettyWinnie Harlow in Tommy Hilfiger. In addition to regal headpieces, white was also trending on the carpet.
17. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyGold was trending on the red carpet. Everyone from Kerry Washington (pictured) to Sarah Jessica Parker to Kim Kardashian adorned the color.
18. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyActress Kerry Washington in Ralph Lauren.
19. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyModel Joan Smalls in Tommy Hilfiger.
20. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyActress Priyanka Chopra took the gold trend and wore it as a headpiece that extended into a slight shawl.
21. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyIn Ralph Lauren.
22. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyIssa Rae attends her first MET Gala. We love her Michael Kors dress with gold lace overlay. She told E, “Catholicism is kinda white and above the neck I wanted to be African, I wanted to be Black.”
23. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyGolden Barbie stood true to her online name and came through in an H&M gold dress.
24. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyJasmine Sanders aka Golden Barbie in H&M.
25. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyKim Kardashian looked like goals in this golden Versace dress. Her dress looks inspired from the 1997 couture collection.
26. LIVIN’ MY LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN
Source:GettyKim Kardashian’s dress looks similar to the one model Debra Shaw walked the runway for at the Atelier Versace Haute Couture Fall 1997 Runway Show.
27. ANGELIC ENDEAVORS
Source:GettyWhile Katy Perry arrived literally wearing wings, other celebrities took the “angel” theme and manifested it in various ways.
28. ANGELIC ENDEAVORS
Source:GettyActress Yara Shahidi wears Spring 2018 Chanel couture.
29. ANGELIC ENDEAVORS
Source:GettySinger Sza looks like an angel in this structured blush gown.
30. ANGELIC ENDEAVORS
Source:GettySinger Sza in Versace.
31. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyEmbellishments were another major theme at the 2018 Met Gala. Whether it was beaded, sequined, or even chainmail like Kiersey, stars brought out the bling…to give the drama.
32. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyLoving the details on actress Kiersey Clemons dress.
33. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyKiersey Clemons in custom H&M.
34. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyActress Ruth Negga was on trend wearing both white and embellishments.
35. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyIn Louis Vuitton.
36. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyWhile most people wore embellishments on their accessories or their ensembles, actress Cynthia Erivo gave us bling on her eyebrows…and we are here for it.
37. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyIn Valentino.
38. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyBlack Panther star Letitia Wright donned a couple of the Met Gala trends in one look. She gave us embellishments and gold.
39. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyActress Letitia Wright in Coach.
40. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyMarjorie Harvey was the embellishment queen on the red carpet with adorned crosses all over her body and as her accessories.
41. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyIn Dolce and Gabanna.
42. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyActress Tessa Thompson gave us this black and white look. While her choker was embellished with white sequins, I’m loving the muted sequins of her Thom Browne dress.
43. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyHer pearl hair and her body jewels were just the embellishments she needed to make this look a LEWK. She also gave us a rendition of Lupita Nyong’o’s 2017 MET Gala hair…and we love it!
44. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyModel Jourdan Dunn gives us embellishments in her hair and her neckline.
45. EMBELLISHMENTS TO ENVY
Source:GettyJourdan Dunn in Diane Von Furstenberg.