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2022 Met Gala Attendees Dazzle on the Red Carpet

This year’s gilded theme inspired some incredible–and offbeat–interpretations.

La La Anthony

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La La is serving up a sexy take on the Gilded Glamour theme. Anthony, who is one of the hosts of this year’s Gala stunned in a burgundy LaQuan Smith gown with peek-a-boo cutouts and coordinating fascinator.

Jon Batiste

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Grammy-winner Jon Batiste is all smiles in a Ralph Lauren tux.

Janelle Monae

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Janelle Monae took Gilden Glamour to the future in this form-fitting Ralph Lauren gown.

Leslie Odom Jr.

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A black flower on the lapel is the perfect simple accessory for Hamilton star, who is wearing Fendi.

Venus Williams

Photo: Getty Images Mike Coppola

The tennis star keeps it simple in a monochromatic Chloe suit.

Laura Harrier

Photo: Getty Images John Shearer

Cynthia Erivo

Photo: Getty Images Jeff Kravitz

The actress looks absolutely regal in a stunning Louis Vuitton gown with head wrap accessory.

Renee Elise Goldsberry

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Anderson .Paak

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We’re not sure if Anderson .Paak got the Gilden Glamour memo, but he’s definitely making a statement wearing Gucci from head to toe.

Eric Adams and Tracy Collins

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Alicia Keys

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The Empire State of Mind singer in Ralph Lauren with a coordinating cape that pays homage to her hometown with a studded skyline at the hem.

Winnie Harlow

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Precious Lee

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Teyana Taylor

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Lori Harvey

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Regé-Jean Page

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Danai Gurrira

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Tessa Thompson

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It’s all about soft feminine details for the actress wearing a Carolina Herrera gown with a layered tulle skirt.

Questlove

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Summer of Soul director Questlove wears an Ermenegildo Zegna cape.

Ariana De Bose

Photo: Getty Images Mike Coppola

The Oscar winner arrived on the red carpet with Jeremy Scott in coordinating black Moschino looks with gold accents.

Kiki Layne

Photo: Getty Images Mike Coppola

The If Beale Street Could Talk actress is pretty in pink in Prabal Gurung.

Chloe Bailey

Photo: Getty Images Mike Coppola

Chloe Bailey wearing Area.

Michaela Jae Rodriguez

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

The Pose star is werking the red carpet in a gold Moschino gown.

Megan Thee Stallion

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Always a red carpet favorite, Megan Thee Stallion goes glam in a gold Moschino gown.

Naomi Campbell

Photo: Getty Images Mike Coppola

The supermodel makes a simple statement in Burberry.

Normani

Photo: Getty Images Mike Coppola

The singer shows off some seriously toned abs in a Christian Siriano two-piece look.

SZA

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Sza makes a statement in a wide black hat, latex gloves and pink Vivienne Westwood gown.

Lizzo

Photo: Getty Images Noam Galai

Cardi B

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Ciara

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hil

Lena Waithe

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Jodi Turner-Smith

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