The Hottest Met Gala Looks of Past
Jaw-dropping looks from Solange, Chanel Iman, J.Lo and more!
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Solange Knowles - With a dress code as vague as “white tie and decorations,” tonight’s Met Gala will definitely differ from last year’s popular punk theme. As we sit on pins and needles, anxiously awaiting this year’s looks (hint, hint: Michelle Obama and Lupita Nyong’o), take a look back at some of the past outfits rocked by your favorite celebrities. By Patrice Peck Solange’s glorious crown was the prefect Afro-punk accessory for this trippy black-and-blue printed Kenzo design at the 2013 Met Gala. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Kim Kardashian - Not even pregnancy could keep our favorite celebrities away from one of fashion’s biggest nights out. Kim Kardashian’s floral number designed by Riccardo Tisci sparked both criticism and praise after she and her belly bump made an appearance at the 2013 Met Gala. "She was the most beautiful pregnant woman I dressed in my career,” Tisci told Women’s Wear Daily. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Kerry Washington - Red carpet slayer Kerry Washington got it right per usual at the 2013 Met Gala. Known for her always impeccable looks, the Scandal actress made no exceptions in this dark, peplum Vera Wang gown at the 2013 Met Gala. She even accented the frock with subtle, purple tresses. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Nicole Richie - Jaws dropped when fashionista Nicole Richie debuted a ghostly gray updo at the 2013 Met Gala. Only the boho-chic beauty could take this otherworldly look from eerie to fabulous. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Huffington Post)
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Nicki Minaj - This navy blue dress from Tommy Hilfiger marked the beginning of Nicki Minaj’s transition from eccentric to sophisticate. The rapper stayed true to the 2013 Met Gala’s punk rock theme by rocking a headful of bleach blonde curls a lá '80s glam. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Jessica Alba - If there were a title for Cutout Queen, Jessica Alba would have certainly won the crown in this sexy Tory Burch dress at the 2013 Met Gala. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Huffington Post)
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Alexis Stoudemire - New York Knicks All-Star forward Amar’e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis clearly consulted one another before deciding on this monochromatic palette for the 2013 Met Gala. From the gown’s lush feathers to Amar’e’s casual kicks, it’s the small details that make this couple look pop. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Beyoncé - Remember when Bey shut the Met Gala red carpet down in 2012 with this dramatic, sheer black lace Givenchy creation? It was only right that André Leon Talley himself accompanied the beautiful star up the iconic Metropolitan Museum steps. (Photo: Andres Otero/WENN.com)
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Joan Smalls - The fashion model proved that there’s always room for a mini-dress at the 2012 Met Gala. The world’s top ranked model accompanied Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing in one of his own signature creations. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Jennifer Lopez - At the 2011 Met Gala, J.Lo pulled out all the stops with a drop-dead gorgeous gown from Gucci. Her toned physique and scarlet lipstick pulled the flawless look together. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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Chanel Iman - At the 2010 Met Gala, the supermodel channeled Studio 54 with a plunging Michael Kors jumpsuit in gold lame and sultry, bronze makeup and metallic accessories to match. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
