The 15 Best Looks From the Met Gala Red Carpet

The biggest names in Hollywood and fashion attended the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Costume Institute fundraiser, better known as the Met Gala, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday.

The full exhibition, which opens to the public May 5, explores the relationship between the handmade and the machine-produced in fashion.

Of course, as this is one of the biggest red carpet events of the year, there were some major fashion moments. From Beyoncé in a latex gown to Taylor Swift in a metallic mini-dress, check out who we thought smashed it among the Met Gala's best-dressed:

#15. Blake Lively

Never one to disappoint on a red carpet, the Gossip Girl star looked gorgeous in a blush-pink, pleated technical silk organza and chiffon gown by Burberry, with a corset top and an A-line skirt, plus a detachable cape accented with hand-dyed and sewn laser-cut acrylic petal detailing on the back.

#14.Demi Lovato

The "Confident" singer looked amazing in a custom-made Moschino by Jeremy Scott dress with sequined panels and gold embroidery, styled with Norman Silverman diamonds.

#13. Zoe Saldana

The Guardians of the Galaxy actress stole the show in a strapless, feathered Dolce & Gabbana ball gown with an epic train.

#12. Lupita Nyong'o

The Oscar-winner and Star Wars actress shimmered in a pale green, sequined Calvin Klein gown. (Though what's with that wacky hairstyle?)

#11. La La Anthony

The TV personality arrived alongside hubby Carmelo Anthony wearing a dramatic front V-cut gown in varying shades of red, fiercely embellished with Swarovski crystals by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran. She completed the look with a selection of jewels by Dana Rebecca Designs.

#10. Ciara

The "Body Party" singer was totally blinged out in a daring illusion halter gown by H&M, featuring pendants of Swarovski crystals hanging from a diamond grid of leaflike metal chains. She topped off the futuristic look with a shock of silver hair.

#9. Kendall Jenner

The reality-star-turned-model flashed her enviable abs in a cutout blue and white striped Atelier Versace gown.

#8. Alexa Chung

Sticking to her tomboy style, the British style icon selected a custom Thakoon striped and sequin pajama tuxedo.

#7. Sarah Jessica Parker

Never one to shy away from a fashion risk, the iconic Sex and the City star rocked an all-white Monse ensemble, which included a military jacket with tulle cuffs and cropped track-pants. She accessorized with a cameo necklace and blue satin pumps from her own SJP Collection.

#6. Emma Watson

The actress and outspoken feminist activist chose a classic look with a twist, sporting a chic off-the-shoulder bustier, black pants and a detachable train by Calvin Klein.

#5 Gigi Hadid

Alongside boyfriend Zayn Malik, the 21-year-old model posed in a gorgeous gray custom-made Tommy Hilfiger gown, which included a silver bodysuit, high neckline and sheer overlay skirt.

#4. Taylor Swift

Tay-Tay nailed the futuristic theme in a metallic snakeskin mini-dress by Louis Vuitton, styled with edgy black ballerina heels.

#3. Hailey Baldwin

The model (and BFF of Justin Bieber) stunned in a long-sleeve, backless, striped metallic gown by Tommy Hilfiger.

#2. Kate Bosworth

The Blue Crush actress dazzled in a Dolce & Gabbana gown with a jewel-encrusted bodice and a matching headpiece.

#1. Beyoncé

Queen Bey once again reigned on the red carpet in a nude latex Givenchy gown with floral beading and strong puffed sleeves.

A version of this article originally appeared on Fashion & Style.