01of 30GWYNETH PALTROW, 1999The star wore Calvin Kleinto her inaugural - and most recent - Met Galas.In between, she went dark and sported teal snakeskin.
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GWYNETH PALTROW, 1999
The star wore Calvin Kleinto her inaugural - and most recent - Met Galas.In between, she went dark and sported teal snakeskin.
02of 30JENNIFER LOPEZ & PUFF DADDY, 1999Evan Agostini/GettyThe artist formerly known as Puff Daddy found out what happened “if you had J.Lo’s love” in 1999: He got an invite to squire her to a fancy gala in matching neutral-colored ensembles.
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JENNIFER LOPEZ & PUFF DADDY, 1999
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The artist formerly known as Puff Daddy found out what happened “if you had J.Lo’s love” in 1999: He got an invite to squire her to a fancy gala in matching neutral-colored ensembles.
03of 30PRINCESS DIANA, 1996Richard Corkery/NY Daily News/GettyA lady who knows a thing or two about good jewels, Princess Dianaaccompanied her fashion editor friend Liz Tilberis(and outshone the celebs) in a Dior gown and her famous pearl-and-sapphire necklace.
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PRINCESS DIANA, 1996
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A lady who knows a thing or two about good jewels, Princess Dianaaccompanied her fashion editor friend Liz Tilberis(and outshone the celebs) in a Dior gown and her famous pearl-and-sapphire necklace.
04of 30JESSICA SIMPSON, 2001Evan Agostini/GettyJessica’s interpretation on the Jacqueline Kennedy theme that year was a decidedly beachy one.
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JESSICA SIMPSON, 2001
Jessica’s interpretation on the Jacqueline Kennedy theme that year was a decidedly beachy one.
05of 30SANDRA BULLOCK, 1997Ron Galella/WireImageEven at an exhibit dedicated to one of the most flamboyant designers of all time (Gianni Versace), Sandra is going to do Sandra – and we love her for it.
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SANDRA BULLOCK, 1997
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Even at an exhibit dedicated to one of the most flamboyant designers of all time (Gianni Versace), Sandra is going to do Sandra – and we love her for it.
06of 30Victoria Beckham, 2003GettyThe artist formerly known as Posh Spice struck a pose in a sheer mini at the Goddess-themed party, five years before she’d reinvent herself as a major designer.
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Victoria Beckham, 2003
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The artist formerly known as Posh Spice struck a pose in a sheer mini at the Goddess-themed party, five years before she’d reinvent herself as a major designer.
07of 30SARAH JESSICA PARKER, 1995Kevin Mazur/WireImageIt’s a tribute to the star’s enduring fashion icon status that she could wear this exact dress on Monday and we wouldn’t bat an eye.
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SARAH JESSICA PARKER, 1995
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It’s a tribute to the star’s enduring fashion icon status that she could wear this exact dress on Monday and we wouldn’t bat an eye.
08of 30Kate Hudson, 2003GettyWith her backless white gown, halo of curls and tiara, the newly-minted movie star looked positively angelic at the “Goddess: The Classical Mode”-themed event.
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Kate Hudson, 2003
With her backless white gown, halo of curls and tiara, the newly-minted movie star looked positively angelic at the “Goddess: The Classical Mode”-themed event.
09of 30NAOMI CAMPBELL, 1995Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImageIt takes a true supermodel to outshine a dress so sparkly, it’s practically galactic. Naomi Campbell is that supermodel.
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NAOMI CAMPBELL, 1995
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It takes a true supermodel to outshine a dress so sparkly, it’s practically galactic. Naomi Campbell is that supermodel.
10of 30Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, 2005Peter Kramer/GettyBefore firmly establishingtheir caftans-and-oversized-jewels aesthetic, the then-NYU freshmen opted for floaty boho dresses and a lot of eyeliner.
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Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, 2005
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Before firmly establishingtheir caftans-and-oversized-jewels aesthetic, the then-NYU freshmen opted for floaty boho dresses and a lot of eyeliner.
11of 30Blake Lively, 2011The star took her “red carpet goddess” status super-literally at the Alexander McQueen-themed event.
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Blake Lively, 2011
The star took her “red carpet goddess” status super-literally at the Alexander McQueen-themed event.
12of 30DREW BARRYMORE, 2006GettyDrew’s ability to rock a red lip like no other definitely set the stage forher turn as a makeup mogula few years later.
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DREW BARRYMORE, 2006
Drew’s ability to rock a red lip like no other definitely set the stage forher turn as a makeup mogula few years later.
13of 30Liv Tyler & Stella McCartney, 2009GettyThere’s pretty much nothing more rock-n-roll than establishing your credentials (Liv’s the daughter of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, while Stella’s dad is Paul McCartney) at a “Rock Style” themed gala via tees and trousers.
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Liv Tyler & Stella McCartney, 2009
There’s pretty much nothing more rock-n-roll than establishing your credentials (Liv’s the daughter of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, while Stella’s dad is Paul McCartney) at a “Rock Style” themed gala via tees and trousers.
14of 30JAKE GYLLENHAAL & KIRSTEN DUNST, 2003Mark Mainz/GettyBetween Jake’s rumpled, tie-free suit and Kirsten’s knit beanie, we’re wondering if they thought got their invites mixed up and wore their Hipster Dance Party outfits instead?
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JAKE GYLLENHAAL & KIRSTEN DUNST, 2003
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Between Jake’s rumpled, tie-free suit and Kirsten’s knit beanie, we’re wondering if they thought got their invites mixed up and wore their Hipster Dance Party outfits instead?
15of 30EVA MENDES, 2006Evan Agostini/GettyThe theme was AngloMania, which should help put Eva’s sexy tribute to Jane Austen novels in context.
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EVA MENDES, 2006
The theme was AngloMania, which should help put Eva’s sexy tribute to Jane Austen novels in context.
16of 30IVANKA TRUMP, 2004Evan Agostini/GettyIvanka had a very busy May that year: Not only did she attend the Met Gala in a butterfly appliqué tea-colored satin mermaid dress, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvaniacum laude.
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IVANKA TRUMP, 2004
Ivanka had a very busy May that year: Not only did she attend the Met Gala in a butterfly appliqué tea-colored satin mermaid dress, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvaniacum laude.
17of 30CATE BLANCHETT, 2007James Devaney/WireImageOnce again, Queen Cate proves she can look transcendent in gowns mere mortals can’t even approach.
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CATE BLANCHETT, 2007
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Once again, Queen Cate proves she can look transcendent in gowns mere mortals can’t even approach.
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Cher, 1985
19of 30Zoë Kravitz, 2008GettyShe might have been better known for being the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, but theVogueteam saw her potential early: In the intervening decade, the actress has clearly established herself as a style superstar.
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Zoë Kravitz, 2008
She might have been better known for being the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, but theVogueteam saw her potential early: In the intervening decade, the actress has clearly established herself as a style superstar.
20of 30Jacqueline Onassis, 1979The former First Lady continued to be a major style-setter at all the most major fashion events in New York, long after leaving the White House.
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Jacqueline Onassis, 1979
The former First Lady continued to be a major style-setter at all the most major fashion events in New York, long after leaving the White House.
21of 30KATE BOSWORTH, 2007Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImageIt’s a bold star who chooses a mini for the Met Gala, but Kate has never played it safe – even on the biggest red carpet of the year.
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KATE BOSWORTH, 2007
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It’s a bold star who chooses a mini for the Met Gala, but Kate has never played it safe – even on the biggest red carpet of the year.
22of 30KAROLINA KURKOVA, 2005Peter Kramer/GettyAnd we love this dress – even more for finding out that the year she wore this creation, she had to sit “and let someone else shove the dress in the car,“as she told PeopleStyle at aFirst Monday in Mayscreening.
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KAROLINA KURKOVA, 2005
And we love this dress – even more for finding out that the year she wore this creation, she had to sit “and let someone else shove the dress in the car,“as she told PeopleStyle at aFirst Monday in Mayscreening.
23of 30JENNIFER GARNER, 2007Jamie McCarthy/WireImageThe best part of this gorgeous red gown with its cape-like train? She could totally recycle it the next year for the Superheroes theme.
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JENNIFER GARNER, 2007
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The best part of this gorgeous red gown with its cape-like train? She could totally recycle it the next year for the Superheroes theme.
24of 30CLAUDIA SCHIFFER & DAVID COPPERFIELD, 1995Ron Galella/WireImageTheir relationship may have lost its magic, but the photos of them from this era (is that a scrunchie?) sure didn’t.
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CLAUDIA SCHIFFER & DAVID COPPERFIELD, 1995
Their relationship may have lost its magic, but the photos of them from this era (is that a scrunchie?) sure didn’t.
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Amber Valletta, 2004
26of 30DONATELLA VERSACE, 1999Mari Sarai/WireimageLong before Fashion Faceoffs were a thing, Donatella gave us all a preview ofthe dress Jennifer Lopez would make immortalat the Grammys the next year.
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DONATELLA VERSACE, 1999
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Long before Fashion Faceoffs were a thing, Donatella gave us all a preview ofthe dress Jennifer Lopez would make immortalat the Grammys the next year.
27of 30DITA VON TEESE & MARILYN MANSON, 2005Michael Loccisano/FilmMagicAnother relationship that fizzled, but we will always have the memories of what black tie looks like when you’re Marilyn Manson.
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DITA VON TEESE & MARILYN MANSON, 2005
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Another relationship that fizzled, but we will always have the memories of what black tie looks like when you’re Marilyn Manson.
28of 30BARBARA WALTERS, 1996Evan Agostini/Liaison/GettyAllover gold sequins never go out of style, but no one makes them look quite as timeless as the news anchor.
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BARBARA WALTERS, 1996
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Allover gold sequins never go out of style, but no one makes them look quite as timeless as the news anchor.
29of 30BRANDY, 1995Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImageBrandy’s shimmery two-piece mini suit with matching silver boots at the Haute Couture-themed event was so fab, it might have been the inspiration for the costumes onXenon: Girl of the 21st Century.
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BRANDY, 1995
Brandy’s shimmery two-piece mini suit with matching silver boots at the Haute Couture-themed event was so fab, it might have been the inspiration for the costumes onXenon: Girl of the 21st Century.
30of 30Salma Hayek, 1997GettyThe year the theme honored Gianni Versace, Salma stunned in leather and a large swath of skin.
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Salma Hayek, 1997
The year the theme honored Gianni Versace, Salma stunned in leather and a large swath of skin.
source: people.com
