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The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night and this year’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
The gala, which is annually held on the first Monday in May, was hosted by Rihanna, Amal Clooney, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour and Stephen and Christine Schwarzman.
Given the theme, there was a lot of religious imagery, complete with headpieces and lots of crosses.
Here are some of the takeaways:
Whether it was a crown, veil or a Pope’s hat, the clear winner tonight was the headpiece.
Celebrities, including Madonna, Solange Knowles and a very pregnant Cardi B, wore the accessory to top off their elaborate gowns.
Here are some of the looks:
Solange Knowles
Joan Smalls
Priyanka Chopra
Janelle Monáe
Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto
Cardi B rocked a headpiece and shimmering gown and train. She was joined by designer Jeremy Scott on the carpet tonight.
President Trump won’t be receiving an invite to the Met Gala as long as Anna Wintour is running the show.
Wintour, Vogue’s current editor, revealed that she would never invite Trump back to the gala while playing “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in October.
She had the option of dining on pickled pigs feet or naming the celebrity that would never again invite back to the gala.
Wintour quickly spilled the beans, responding, “Donald Trump.”
The Kardashians’ matriarch, Kris Jenner, was also there.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and musician Grimes arrived together at this year’s Met Gala.
The New York Post reported earlier today that the two are dating.
Emmy winner Lena Waithe wore a rainbow-colored cape tonight.
Model Chrissy Teigen usually attends the Met Gala. But this year, the very pregnant Teigen is at home.
She shared this photo of her night:
She also channeled tonight’s theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” with this updo:
Sarah Jessica Parker just walked the carpet wearing an ornate headpiece that included figurines.
Check out her headpiece:
Here’s a view of her massive train:
Pop star Katy Perry is wearing huge angel wings to the Met Gala tonight.
She and other stars donned elaborate accessories, including crowns, veils and a Pope’s hat, to celebrate the gala’s theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.
Rapper 2 Chainz, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, got down on one knee on the famous Met gala stairs and popped the question to Kesha Ward, with whom he has three children.
She said yes, though it was unclear if this was Epps’ original proposal.
CNN has reached out to his representatives for comment.
Rihanna just donned a mitre, a hat worn by the Pope, to the Met Gala tonight in honor of this year’s theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
Rihanna is co-hosting the event with Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace and Amal Clooney.
