This year the annual Met Gala took on a religious theme – Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.
And on Monday, Rihanna took over the carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in a jaw dropping Pope inspired mini dress and jacket with a matching hat by Maison Margiela.
Kim Kardashian put her curves on display in a skintight gold Versace dress while Jennifer Lopez was on theme in her colorful cross emblazoned Balmain gown.
Rihanna dazzled in her heavily beaded white and black mini dress with a matching jacket and hat – from Maison Margiela by John Galliano.
The songstress chose a Pope inspired look; the breathtaking beaded ensemble showed off her cleavage as well as her toned legs.
The 30-year-old beauty’s strapless gown featured two different hemlines; she added a coordinating coat and hat with a chunky necklace and Christian Louboutin heels.
Rihanna painted her pout a gold and mauve hue with charcoal colored smokey eye makeup.
Flawless: The songstress chose a Pope inspired look; the breathtaking beaded ensemble is Maison Margiela by John Galliano
Immaculate: The 30-year-old artist sported a large diamond necklace, hoop earrings; she painted her pout a gold and mauve hue with charcoal colored smokey eye makeup
Meanwhile Kim poured her incredible curves in a golden gown by Versace, which featured large crosses emblazoned on her hips and torso.
The 37-year-old entrepreneur donned two gold cross necklaces with her long brunette tresses half up and half down.
Kim, who highlighted her slim waist, lined her lids heavily with kohl liner, adding nude lipstick and defined brows.
Curves for days: Kim Kardashian wowed in a Versace gown; her frock featured crosses along the torso and hips
Icon: Kim, 37, flashed her cleavage in the stunning gown, adding kohl lined lids and a half ponytail
What a stunner: The mother of three flaunted her pert derriere in the clingy look
Jennifer flashed her toned legs in an on-point Balmain gown with a large cross over her chest in blue, gold red and black tones.
Amal Clooney, who dazzled in a rose patterned skirt and trousers look by Richard Quinn, arrived with husband George Clooney.
The 40-year-old beauty highlighted her slim waist in the futuristic look by British designer Richard Quinn, which featured a shiny silver corset and a voluminous skirt.
Perfection: Jennifer Lopez commanded attention in her Balmain gown, which featured a large cross on her torso with a feathered train
All in the details: The custom gown featured intricate beading along her torso with sequins near her neck and mesh sleeves
Flawless: Jennifer, 48, chose a thigh-slit frock with a coordinating clutch and winged earrings
Dazzling: Amal Clooney, 40, looked incredible in a floral dress; her dress is by British designer Richard Quinn with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Stunning: Amal’s Met Gala look featured a patterned rose skirt with a silver corset and silky trousers; posing with husband George Clooney, 57
Center stage: Amal (pictured) Rihanna and Donatella Versace will join Vogue editor Anna Wintour in chairing this year’s star-studded Met Gala
The corset featured a floral detail, which perfectly coordinated with the red, green and silver train that trailed behind her.
Amal’s one of a kind look also included silky black trousers, which highlighted her long legs.
The criminal defense lawyer styled her long brunette tresses in an elegant updo with silver lined lids and red lipstick.
Date night: The 40-year-old star posed up a storm in the eye-catching ensemble, which featured a shiny silver corset and a voluminous skirt
What a look: Amal arrived to the Met Gala in the glamorous look, adding crimson lips and statement earrings
Beautiful: The corset featured a floral detail, which perfectly coordinated with the red, green and silver train that trailed behind her; pictured with George
One of the major themes on the Met Gala carpet was black dresses, which was seen on stars like Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Zoe Kravitz, Miley Cyrus and Lily Collins.
Bella, 21, cut an edgy figure in a leather and PVC gown with a gold cross around her neck and golden accents in her hair; her frock is a custom Chrome Hearts X Gareth Pugh ensemble.
Kylie chose a black Alexander Wang cut-out gown with a zipper accent futuristic sunglasses; she arrived with boyfriend Travis Scott.
Kendall Jenner cut a sophisticated figure in her off-the-shoulder jumpsuit by Off White.
The corset and ruched number put her long legs on display; she finished off her chic look with a center parted ponytail and large diamond earrings.
Star power: Bella Hadid took over the carpet in a leather and PVC gown with a gold cross around her neck and golden accents in her hair; she is wearing a custom Chrome Hearts X Gareth Pugh ensemble
Dramatic arrival: The 21-year-old model was on point with this year’s theme in her black and gold ensemble
Lovebirds: Kylie Jenner chose a black Alexander Wang gown with futuristic sunglasses; with boyfriend Travis Scott
Fancy: The 20-year-old star, who welcomed daughter Stormi in February, chose a strapless look with a cut-out accent and zipper detail
Sultry: Zoe Kravitz (l) looked beautiful in her Saint Laurent lace look, which revealed plenty of legs; Miley Cyrus flaunted cleavage in her Stella McCartney gown
On point: Madonna (l) wore a Jean Paul Gaultier gown featuring a variety of textures while Cara Delevingne (r) chose a Dior Spring 2018 Haute Couture gown with sheer mesh panels
Drama: Lily Collins stood out in her edgy black lace dress by Givenchy with Cartier jewelry; she carried a rosary as well
Focused: Lily posed with Hailee Steinfeld at the Met Gala; Hailee looked incredible in her ruffled white dress
Elegant: Kendall Jenner cut a sophisticated figure in her off-the-shoulder jumpsuit; she is wearing Off White
Glittering: Selena Gomez arrived in a sheer ruffled look by Coach with gold shadow on her lids and curly tresses
Quite the entrance: Carid B put her baby bump on full display in a beaded Moschino dress with a matching headdress; she arrived with the designer, Jeremy Scott
Bella’s older sister Gigi Hadid chose a colorful dress by Versace that featured a stain glass design.
Another star who chose an exquisite look was Ariana Grande, who arrived to her first ever Met Gala; Ariana’s Vera Wang gown featured Michaelangelo’s The Last Judgement painting emblazoned all over.
Katy Perry also made a statement in her winged look for this year’s event; she chose a gold Versace chainlink gown with matching thigh-high boots.
Sarah Jessica Parker wowed in her gold and copper look, which included large sacred hearts all over; she is wearing a Dolce And Gabbana gown.
Olivia Munn showed off her sculpted body in a form fitting gold chainlink dress by H& M with a matching veil.
Other stars who rocked the gilded hue included Kerry Washington, Shailene Woodley, Emily Ratajkowski Naomi Watts and Joan Smalls.
Effortlessly glamorous: Gigi Hadid chose a colorful dress by Versace featuring a stained glass dress design
Close up: Gigi, 23, paired the intricate gown with large gold and diamond earrings and pale pink lips
Turning heads: Ariana Grande’s Vera Wang gown features Michaelangelo’s The Last Judgement painting emblazoned all over; this is her first Met Gala; pictured with designer Vera Wang
Stop and pose: Katy Perry chose a chainlink gold Versace gown and matching boots, adding enormous angel wings
The American Idol judge made sure to stand out in her elaborate look; she is wearing Versace
Goddess: Sarah Jessica Parker wowed in her gold and copper look, which included large sacred hearts all over; she is wearing a Dolce And Gabbana gown
Fashion forward: Sarah Jessica Parker stunned in the the Alta Moda Dolce And Gabbana gown with a cathedral train
Golden: Olivia Munn flashed legs in a chainlink dress with a matching veil, adding red lipstick; her dress is from H & M’s Conscious Collection
What a vision: Model Joan Smalls complemented her form fitting gown with an enormous head piece and a matching statement necklace
All about texture: Irina Shayk chose a gold plunging gown with a pleated train; she arrived with her beau Bradley Cooper
Impeccable: Naomi Watts (l) was a vision in her patterned gold and white gown, which featured a fitted waist and a mini train; Evan Rachel Wood (r) turned heads in her gold dress with black trousers
Pretty: Jasmine Sanders donned an all gold gown with red roses placed delicately in her long blonde locks; the model is wearing custom H & M Collection
Interesting choice: Lena Dunham chose a ruffled gold number with dramatic makeup
Fine form: Ashley Graham chose a copper colored strapless gown with a long train; she sported sleek center parted hair
Lily Aldridge wowed in a yellow gown while Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stunned in a gold look from the same designer; both are wearing Ralph Lauren.
Kate Bosworth donned a gold and cream gown with a large lacy skirt, adding a pearl beaded veil; she is wearing Oscar de la Renta with Manolo Blahnik heels and Tacori jewelry.
Fellow model Gisele Bundchen chose a ruched Versace gown with large earrings; her husband Tom Brady also wore the high fashion label.
Gabrielle Union chose a low-cut satin gown in Byzantine yellow with large diamond rings and a matching necklace; she is wearing Prabal Gurung with Tasaki jewelry.
Dynamic duo: Lily Aldridge wowed in a yellow gown while Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stunned in a gold look from the same designer; both are wearing Ralph Lauren
Another view: Rosie’s gown featured a sequin cap; she donned a gold headpiece in her tight bun
Veiled beauty: Kate Bosworth donned a gold and cream gown with a large lacy skirt, adding a pearl beaded veil; she is wearing Oscar de la Renta with Manolo Blahnik heels and Tacori jewelry
Glowing: Gisele Bundchen chose a ruched Versace gown; her husband Tom Brady also wore the same designer
Yellow vibes: Huma Abedin (l) and Amanda Seyfried (r) both chose the hue, opting for one shouldered looks; Amanda’s Vatican yellow number is Prada
Leggy arrival: Gabrielle Union chose a low-cut satin gown in Byzantine yellow with large diamond rings and a matching necklace; she is wearing Prabal Gurung with Tasaki jewelry
Alek Wek chose a deep red and gold look; the model’s dress had an elaborate beaded design on the train as well as on her torso.
Huma Abedin and Amanda Seyfried both chose gowns in a yellow hue, opting for one shouldered looks.
Katharine McPhee wore a slightly-sheer pale blue gown with heavy gold jewelry; she debuted blonde tresses.
Royal entrance: Lynda Carter was a vision in an elaborate gold crown with matching accessories; she arrived in a deep green gown with a matching cover up
Making her mark: Actress Frances McDormand arrived in a Valentino spring 2018 haute couture look
She’s got that it factor: Priyanka Chopra chose a burgundy and gold dress featuring a head piece; the gown is Ralph Lauren
Showstopper: The 35-year-old velvet Ralph Lauren look paired perfectly with her golden headpiece and matching jewlery
Glamour: Blake Lively chose a gold and burgundy gown, complete with a crown
Amazing lady: Blake’s slightly sheer dress featured panels over her legs with a beaded bodice
Impeccable: The beauty posed up a storm in her intricate look, adding a gold head piece and bold lips
Supermodel: Cindy Crawford chose a form fitting red dress; posing with husband Rande Gerber
This year it will examine ‘fashion’s ongoing engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism.’
The exhibition combines works of fashion with works of religious art, including 50 ecclesiastical masterworks on loan from the Sistine Chapel sacristy at the Vatican.
Those items, which will be on view in the Anna Wintour Costume Center galleries, include papal vestments and accessories, such as rings and tiaras, from the 18th to the early 21st century, the museum said. The items encompass more than 15 papacies.
Date night: Hailey Baldwin wowed in Tommy Hilfiger while posing with her boyfriend Shawn Mendes also in Tommy; the lovebirds made their red carpet debut at Monday’s Met Gala
Amazing: Katharine McPhee wore a slightly-sheer pale blue gown with heavy gold jewelry; she debuted blonde tresses
Statement: Lili Reinhart wowed in her metallic corset look with a sheer train by H & M; she arrived with boyfriend Cole Sprouse
Glamorous: DailyMail TV’s Alicia Quarles was an absolute vision in a pale pink and silver look by Christian Siriano
Strike a pose: The TV personality’s elaborate frock featured sheer sequined sleeves and a dramatic skirt
Here she is: Met Gala chairperson and Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour arrived in a intricately beaded look
Incredible: TV personalities Keltie Knight (l) and Zuri Hall (r) both went for lacy dramatic dresses for this year’s Met Gala; Keltie is wearing Paolo Sebastian
Glittering: Laura Love (l) donned a mini black dress with red and green crosses, adding black thigh high boots; meanwhile, her mom Lisa Love (r), who is the West Coast Director of Vogue and Teen Vogue, went for a two tone look
‘Fashion and religion have long been intertwined, mutually inspiring and informing one another,’ Andrew Bolton, head curator of the institute, said in a statement.
‘Although this relationship has been complex and sometimes contested, it has produced some of the most inventive and innovative creations in the history of fashion.’
The 150 fashion ensembles come from a slew of designers, including Cristobal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, Raf Simons, Thom Browne and Gianni and Donatella Versace, among many others.
Glittering: Lara Spencer flashed her legs in a silver mini dress with matching booties
Unique: Liza Koshy chose a revealing look, adding sparking black booties and lots of glittering accessories