The Met Gala on Monday night in New York City was invitation-only, but its live-stream allowed for everybody to join in, albeit from afar.
Fashionistas stuck at home could watch the live stream via vogue.com or via the fashion mag's social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Hosts were Hamish Bowles, Vogue editor at large, and stars Vanessa Hudgens and La La Anthony.
This year's theme was the second half of a two-part look at the history of American fashion, "In America: An Anthology of Fashion." In 2021's Met Gala—delayed until September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic—the theme was "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion," and saw eye-popping outfits from the likes of Billie Eilish and Kim Kardashian.
Live updates for this event have ended.
The Best Outfits of 2022's Met Gala
Now that the red carpet of the 2022 Met Gala has officially ended with Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress, Newsweek has pulled together some of the best outfits of the evening.
The theme of this year's gala is "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
SZA
SZA wore a bright pink dress with black gloves and boots with an oversized hat.
Nicola Coughlan
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan wore a black and pink ensemble.
Katy Perry
American Idol judge and pop singer Katy Perry arrived on the red carpet wearing a cream and black dress with see-through gloves.
Cardi B and Donatella Versace
Wearing the designer, Cardi B stuns in gold while Versace is in gold as well but with a mix of blue.
Kendall Jenner
Jenner wore a black dress with a long train as she walked up the steps of The Met.
Kim Kardashian Wears Marilyn Monroe's Dress
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were the last to arrive on the red carpet this evening after she was seen wearing Marilyn Monroe's actual dress.
"It's 60 years old and she wore this when she sang happy birthday to President John F. Kennedy in 1962," Kardashian said in the Vogue live stream interview.
Kardashian also had blonde hair to pay tribute to Monroe as well as a fur coat.
All of Kim's sisters were also in attendance at this year's event as was her mother.
Kendall Jenner
Kylie Jenner
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
Khloé Kardashian
Kris Jenner
Bella, Gigi Hadid Arrive on Red Carpet in Burgundy and Black
Famous models Bella and Gigi Hadid have arrived on the red carpet wearing burgundy and black ensembles.
Gigi flaunts in an oversized puffer jacket with a slim outfit underneath. Gigi is also seen wearing a corset.
Bella Hadid wears a slim-fit black bodysuit with lace tights with another lace cover-up and pearl anklets. Bella is the youngest of the duo.
Anderson .Paak Wants to Work With Dua Lipa in the Future
Singer Anderson .Paak admitted that he wants to work with Dua Lipa in a new interview on the red carpet, "Oh my God, she's to die for!"
.Paak, who is known for his collaboration with Bruno Mars called "Silk Sonic," was asked about any potential new music coming soon.
"We just dropped an album so maybe just let that soak in," he said in a British accent, "Always in a state of creativity, I just wrote something on the way here. I'll probably go into the studio and the lab maybe after this."
Cardi B Arrives With Donatella Versace Wearing Plenty of Gold
Donatella Versace is spending her birthday at the Met Gala alongside rapper Cardi B to show off her gold attire designed by Versace. Donatella herself is also sporting some gold along with a touch of blue in her dress as well.
Jared Leto, Alessandro Michele Dress Similar as They Arrive on Red Carpet
Morbius star Jared Leto and the creative director of Gucci, Alessandro Michele, look alike as they arrive on the red carpet. The duo is photographed wearing cream-colored tuxedos, red bowties, black gloves, and sunglasses, all while Michele holds a clutch with the familiar Gucci logo.
Leto played Paolo Gucci in the recent Ridley Scott film House of Gucci. Paolo was the chief designer for the fashion brand, and is credited with designing the iconic double-G logo.
Pictured above, Leto gives a thumbs up to the photographers.
Hillary Clinton Reveals Who Inspired Her Dress
Hillary Clinton attended her first Met Gala in 20 years on Monday night, and she wore a bordeaux dress that was embroidered with names of pioneering women in American history.
After telling a two reporters during a red carpet interview that she was glad people could congregate once again to celebrate the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, she described the meaning behind her dress designed by Joseph Altuzarra.
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Some of the Wildest Red Carpet Outfits
While all attendees wear stunning outfits, others decide to go all out with their outfit of choice. Newsweek has chosen some of the wildest looks that we've seen on the red carpet so far.
Winnie Harlow
Teyana Taylor
Fredrik Robertson
Billie Eilish Wears a Bright Ensemble as Well as a Corset on Red Carpet
Singer Billie Eilish arrives on the red carpet in a brightly colored ensemble wearing a corset.
"I'm in a good place. I feel very excited to see some friends and feel less nervous than I was last time. I just wanna have fun and just talk and socialize."
The interviewer on the Vogue live stream asked what was next for Eilish as she said "lots of touring."
She also explained that she was feeling very creative again.
"That is a good sign. Eventually something will come of that," as she teased possible new content soon.
Alicia Keys Pays Tribute to New York as She Arrives With Husband, Swizz Beatz
Alicia Keys shared a post on her social media showing off her Met Gala dress. Keys shows off her excitement as New York City is portrayed on the back of her dress as she is all ready for this year's event.
"I love it so much, it's crazy good," she exclaims. She is attending this year's Gala with her husband, Swizz Beatz. In the video, the couple check each other's outfits out. Swizz Beatz wears a baseball jacket that says New York on the front and designer, Ralph Lauren on the back.
Sarah Jessica Parker Gives 'Hocus Pocus 2' Details: 'They Think They've Won'
Sarah Jessica Parker arrives on the red carpet in a black, white and beige plaid-inspired look with a hat with a touch of pink. During an interview with Vogue, she gives small hints about her return as Sarah Sanderson in Hocus Pocus 2.
The actress hesitates and thinks hard about what details she can give about the Disney sequel.
"Well, they think they've won this time let's put it that way and they still enjoy a musical number," she said.
The film is set to arrive on Disney+ this fall.
'Fresh' Co-Stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan Arrive
'Fresh' co-stars Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones arrive on the red carpet. Stan stuns in a bright pink and oversized suit along with some matching pink sneakers. Stan also poses for the cameras wearing a pair of sunglasses.
Edgar-Jones also attends the event, she was recently interviewed by Vogue and is wearing a silver dress.
Megan Thee Stallion, Jeremy Scott, Hailey Bieber Leave for Gala
As the Met Gala red carpet is under way, many recognizable stars are leaving their hotels to attend.
Megan Thee Stallion and Moschino's Jeremy Scott stop for pictures as their outfits match, with Megan Thee Stallion wearing all-gold attire with wings displayed on her arms. Scott is wearing a black and gold suit.
Megan Thee Stallion was also seen wearing a Dena Kemp ring.
Model Hailey Bieber also leaves quickly and hops onto a van to head to the Met Gala as she stuns in a white dress with a feathery jacket with a long train.
Shawn Mendes Arrives Wearing Colors Matching the Theme
Pop singer Shawn Mendes arrives on the red carpet wearing a blue suit with a blue, burgundy and gold mixed jacket. The "In My Blood" singer also matched the color of his nails with his attire along with gold rings.
When Mendes opened his jacket, he showed off the small "SM" stitched into the coat. The colors that Mendes is wearing match the American theme this year.
Anna Wintour Arrives Wearing Tiara, Chanel Dress at 2022 Met Gala
Anna Wintour, famously known as the Editor-In-Chief of Vogue, arrives at the Met Gala wearing a tiara and a colorful Chanel dress. Wintour is typically wearing sunglasses but has ditched them on the red carpet.
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Arrive at the Met Gala
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds arrive on the red carpet of the 2022 Met Gala. The couple will serve as the co-chairs at this year's event alongside Anna Wintour, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Regina King, Tom Ford and Adam Mosseri.
Lively, wearing a colorful, strapless dress as a train filled with a mixture of colors including orange and pink. Reynolds stands next to his wife and wearing a tuxedo.
Soon after walking up the stairs, Lively's dress changed from a mixture of pink and orange to a light blue train, her gloves also were the same shade.
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