The Most Over-the-Top Met Gala Looks, Past and Present
Beyoncé and more stars set the bar glamorously high.
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Beyoncé (2015, 2014 and 2012) - Take a look back at the most jaw-dropping stunning gowns to grace the Met Gala’s red carpet over the years. By Britt MiddletonHow could we choose between these three stunners, all custom Givenchy creations? In 2015, she went nude. The year before that, Bey's sassy birdcage veil made her plunging beaded gown pop, and in 2012, it was all about the crystal-embellished bodice and violet-dipped Ostrich feather train.(Photos from left: Larry Busacca/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Solange Knowles (2015, 2014) - The abstract Giles getup worn at this year's event was one for the history books, though we still have love for the peach satin 3.1 Phillip Lim confection she donned last year. It had layers for days. (Photos from left: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Rihanna (2015, 2009) - In 2015, Rih shut it down in a canary Guo Pei gown featuring a bold brocade-print and fur trim. Back in 2009, we loved her puffed-sleeved jacket, bow tie and slim trousers by Dolce & Gabbana. (Photos from left: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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Zendaya (2015) - It's no surprise the young fashionista pulled out all the stops in a hot Fausto Puglisi red and black, plunging mini dress complete with a train. She was totally on point with last year's whole China theme.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Erykah Badu (2014) - Ms. Badu’s eclectic style was in full effect with this head-to-toe Givenchy look. Her beaded coat and oversized hat with matching beaded sash commanded the scene. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Lupita Nyong'o (2014) - The Oscar-winning actress was a flight of fantasy in her caged Prada dress, embellished boldly with green feathered trim and emerald jewels. Don’t forget those coordinating pumps, squared clutch and emerald headband. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Janelle Monáe (2014) - The singer glided across the carpet in a dramatic embroidered red cape by Tadashi Shoji, worn over a crisp white turtleneck, black trousers and lace-up cut-out sandals. Gorgeous. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Kim Kardashian (2013) - A then-pregnant Kim was feeling the flower power, slipping into a high-neck, long-sleeve Riccardo Tisci gown with built-in gloves. Love it or hate it, it made a lasting impression! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Nicole Richie (2013) - We don’t know which we loved more: Nicole’s high-neck, embellished Topshop gown or her icy-white locks. The fashion designer knew how to set trends — look how hot gray-white hair color is today! (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Huffington Post)
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Miley Cyrus (2013) - Miley took the evening’s "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" theme to the limits with a netted Marc Jacobs dress worn over a nude body suit. She added a fierce red lippie and hair spiked for the gawds. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Huffington Post)
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Kerry Washington (2013) - The Scandal star was the perfect blend of ladylike and leather, pairing her floral Vera Wang peplum dress with over-the-elbow patent gloves for some edge. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Jennifer Lopez (2013) - J.Lo brought her curves and her animal instinct in this spotted second-skin number by Michael Kors. That teased updo and smoky eyes added to the sex appeal. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Nina Dobrev (2012) - The Vampire Diaries actress’s metallic, one-shouldered Donna Karan Atelier gown was tailored so perfectly it looked as if it were poured straight onto her body. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Iman (2011) - The supermodel slayed in an all-gold-everything look, complete with plunging sequin jumpsuit, perfectly bronzed skin and tousled, sun-kissed locks. #Queen (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)