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Met Gala 2016: The Best and Most Outrageous Looks

By Madeline Boardman Updated May 03, 2016 at 02:11 PM EDT
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Met Gala 2016: The Best and Most Outrageous Looks

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From bold metallic numbers to dreamy pastel silhouettes, see all of the best and most outrageous looks from the 2016 Met Gala.

 

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BEST: Claire Danes

BEST: Claire Danes
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In what was perhaps the best use of the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme, Claire Danes teamed up with Zac Posen for a stunning creation. The Cinderella dress may have looked simple on the red carpet, but as soon as the lights dimmed, the gown's secret charms were revealed.

 

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BEST: Beyoncé

BEST: Beyoncé
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Leave it to Beyoncé to be completely covered up and still insanely sexy. Fresh off of her chart-topping debut of Lemonade, the star wore a nude latex Givenchy gown and walked the red carpet solo.

 

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BEST: Lorde

BEST: Lorde
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The "Royals" singer switched it up for the Met Gala, wearing a dreamy Valentino dress. Lorde was pretty in pastel in the number from the designer's Fall 2016 collection.

 

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BEST: Emma Watson

BEST: Emma Watson
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Some serious magic went into Emma Watson's Met Gala gown. The actress was impossibly chic in a custom black-and-white Calvin Klein Collection dress made of recycled materials.

 

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BEST: Rami Malek

BEST: Rami Malek
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The Mr. Robot star was modern and chic in a sharp blue suit. Malek added a bow tie and a pocket square to his dapper Dior outfit.

 

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BEST: Naomi Watts

BEST: Naomi Watts
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Naomi Watts went futuristic in Burberry. The actress shined in an intricate silver gown, complete with eye-catching metallics and delicate appliques.

 

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BEST: Jared Leto

BEST: Jared Leto
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Jared Leto took the evening's formal dress code seriously, donning a white custom tuxedo by Gucci. He added the finishing touch by walking the red carpet with a cane.

 

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BEST: Nicole Kidman

BEST: Nicole Kidman
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Nicole Kidman also opted for metallics, wearing a gorgeous silver and black gown by Alexander McQueen. The dramatic dress featured shimmering details and a draped cape.

 

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BEST: Zoe Saldana

BEST: Zoe Saldana
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Zoe Saldana went dramatic in a gown by Dolce & Gabbana. The strapless dress featured an extended train, which was covered in multicolored feathers and accents.

 

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BEST: Lupita Nyong'o

BEST: Lupita Nyong'o
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Lupita Nyong'o sure knows how to have a red carpet moment. The Oscar winner was outer space-ready in a glittering custom green gown by Calvin Klein Collection, worn with her hair pulled back into a high-reaching updo.

 

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BEST: Emily Ratajkowski

BEST: Emily Ratajkowski
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For Emily Ratajkowski, simple and sexy is the look of the future. The Gone Girl star turned heads in a black-and-white gown from Prabal Gurung.

 

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BEST: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd

BEST: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd
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The Met Gala was date night for Bella Hadid and The Weeknd. The model was glam in a black Givenchy gown, while the singer followed his love's color scheme in an all-black suit.

 

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BEST: Bette Midler

BEST: Bette Midler
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The Divine Miss M lived up to her nickname at the swanky affair. Midler wore a bold creation by Marc Jacobs, committing to the theme in a silver gown paired with a custom headpiece.

 

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BEST: Mackenzie Davis

BEST: Mackenzie Davis
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Mackenzie Davis was robo-cool in a dramatic silver gown. The actress was draped in shining panels and a cape in the outfit by Altuzarra.

 

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BEST: Nick Jonas

BEST: Nick Jonas
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Nick Jonas made all the other attendees jealous in a custom Topman tuxedo.

 

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BEST: Poppy Delevingne

BEST: Poppy Delevingne
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Good fashion genes run in the family! Cara Delevingne's sister Poppy Delevingne stunned in a daring Marchesa dress, which featured metallic tiered layers and a plunging neckline.

 

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BEST: Wiz Khalifa

BEST: Wiz Khalifa
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Wiz Khalifa was ready for the star-studded night in a tailor Rag & Bone tuxedo. The ivory outfit featured satin accents.

 

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Katy Perry

MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Katy Perry
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Katy Perry transformed for the event in an emerald green Prada gown. Her out-there outfit included a Tamagotchi accessory and dramatic hair and makeup looks.

 

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Madonna

MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Madonna
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Madonna dressed to her own theme in a barely there outfit by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy. The black lace number, which also showed off her butt, was worn with thigh-high boots

 

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Taylor Swift

MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift truly committed to her new Vogue-worthy makeover. The "Style" singer stepped out from classic looks in a silver Louis Vuitton dress with cutouts, paired with lace-up gladiator heels.

 

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Lady Gaga

MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga went there in an intricate outfit by Versace. She took the cutout silver one-piece to the next level with towering metallic boots.

 

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
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From his blue contacts and ripped jeans to her lack of eyebrows and dramatic thigh slit, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are nothing if not bold.

 

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Rita Ora

MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Rita Ora
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Rita Ora was one futuristic bird of a feather in a body-baring Vera Wang gown.

 

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    1 of 24 Met Gala 2016: The Best and Most Outrageous Looks
    2 of 24 BEST: Claire Danes
    3 of 24 BEST: Beyoncé
    4 of 24 BEST: Lorde
    5 of 24 BEST: Emma Watson
    6 of 24 BEST: Rami Malek
    7 of 24 BEST: Naomi Watts
    8 of 24 BEST: Jared Leto
    9 of 24 BEST: Nicole Kidman
    10 of 24 BEST: Zoe Saldana
    11 of 24 BEST: Lupita Nyong'o
    12 of 24 BEST: Emily Ratajkowski
    13 of 24 BEST: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd
    14 of 24 BEST: Bette Midler
    15 of 24 BEST: Mackenzie Davis
    16 of 24 BEST: Nick Jonas
    17 of 24 BEST: Poppy Delevingne
    18 of 24 BEST: Wiz Khalifa
    19 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Katy Perry
    20 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Madonna
    21 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Taylor Swift
    22 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Lady Gaga
    23 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
    24 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Rita Ora

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