Divine designs floated up the red carpet at Monday害羞草研究所檚 religion-themed Met Gala in shimmering golds, reds and fuchsia, in crowns and in crosses, and even a pair of giant wings.
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Along with Rihanna, who reigned supreme, other standouts included supermodel Gigi Hadid in a one-shouldered, beaded Versace gown seemingly inspired by stained-glass windows (or butterflies), and Zendaya, a fierce Versace warrior princess in armour-like layers and delicate chainmail fabric, inspired by Joan of Arc.
Katy Perry rose to the occasion of the night害羞草研究所檚 theme challenge with larger-than-life feathered angel wings, metallic boots and dress by Versace. After wowing on the red carpet, the pop star was forced to turn sideways to squeeze the six-foot stunners through the gala entryway.
If Perry looked to the heavens for inspiration, Nicki Minaj seemed to peer in the other direction with a sequined Oscar de La Renta gown in vibrant shades of red and maroon. The temptation-inspired look came complete with billowing sleeves, a plunging neckline and a beaded headpiece.
Stars also channeled the theme with shimmering gold fabrics, and, of course, crosses. Jennifer Lopez, who picked a colorful Balmain number with a feathered train and sky-high slit, had a bejeweled cross emblazoned on her chest. 害羞草研究所淏lack Panther害羞草研究所� star Chadwick Boseman wore an ivory cape featuring crosses in gold beadwork. And Kim Kardashian West 害羞草研究所� walking the carpet sans her husband, Kanye West, who is under fire for recent controversial tweets 害羞草研究所� wore her cross on a shimmering gold Versace dress.
Other Kardashian family members represented at the Met Gala included matriarch Kris Jenner in a high-collared, feathery concoction and Kylie Jenner in a long, strapless black gown featuring a torso cut-out.
Madonna rocked an all-black Jean Paul Gaultier frock with a crown made of crosses.
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As always, there was a sea of spectacular trains, like Diane Kruger害羞草研究所檚 sky-blue Prabal Gurung number.
Bella Hadid held court as a gothic priestess as her gold-embroidered headpiece-train fanned out over a simple black corset and skirt by Chrome Hearts Official. The dramatic look was topped off with a structured, embossed leather jacket, emblazoned with a gold cross.
Rita Ora害羞草研究所檚 massive train trailed behind as photographers frantically snapped pictures of her elaborate, spiked headdress. Even Kendall Jenner害羞草研究所檚 pants had a train. The 害羞草研究所淜eeping Up with the Kardashians害羞草研究所� star kept it simple in a white angel-inspired, off- the-shoulder look from Off-White, and wide-legged slacks with fabric streaming from the hems.
Always on-point Sarah Jessica Parker chose her gown and headdress from a series of drawings by Dolce & Gabbana. The intricate headpiece was a Neapolitan nativity altar made to scale by the Italian design house.
Kate Bosworth害羞草研究所檚 pearl-encrusted veil draped over a shimmering tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta, while Mindy Kaling wore a regal, jeweled crown with a feminine silver gown and navy gloves. Kaling stars in the upcoming 害羞草研究所淥cean害羞草研究所檚 8,害羞草研究所� a jewelry heist romp set at the Met Gala.
Ariana Grande arrived with designer Vera Wang, who created the singer害羞草研究所檚 romantic look: a strapless confection of soft layers patterned with Michelangelo害羞草研究所檚 Last Judgment, atop blush tulle.
Janelle Monae walked the carpet with designer Marc Jacobs, who crafted her striking black and white-striped custom skirt suit. She paired it with a crystal headscarf and wide-brimmed hat by Stephen Jones.
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Cardi B showed off her baby bump in a pearl-drenched gown and headdress by Jeremy Scott while Blake Lively urged photographers to 害羞草研究所渃alm down害羞草研究所� in a stately, burgundy embroidered gown by Versace.
This year害羞草研究所檚 co-chairs also included Vogue害羞草研究所檚 Anna Wintour, Amal Clooney and Donatella Versace.
Clooney arrived early in a striking silver corseted top, navy slacks and a cascading metallic, rose-patterned skirt. The ensemble, from designer Richard Quinn, gave a crinkling sound as she made her way up the Met害羞草研究所檚 famous steps.
Though the recent Vogue cover girl arrived with movie star husband George Clooney, the Academy Award winner knew his place. 害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 the flower on the side,害羞草研究所� he joked to reporters.
Wintour arrived in a beaded off-white Chanel gown and a cross necklace alongside her daughter, Bee Shaffer. The highly influential Vogue editor, the gala害羞草研究所檚 longtime head, was asked if this was her last Met gala; there have been unconfirmed rumours she is leaving her post. 害羞草研究所淚 hope not,害羞草研究所� she replied, before heading into the soiree.
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AP Entertainment Writers Alicia Rancilio and Brooke Lefferts contributed to this report.
Nicole Evatt And John Carucci, The Associated Press
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