Met Gala 2018: The Only Red Carpet Looks That Matter

Meta Gala 2018: Best Looks

There's certainly a reason why we refer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala as the "Oscars of fashion." With its go-big-or-go-home vibe, the celebrities, models, and insiders push it with the unthinkable, leaving us all with something to talk about for weeks. With this year's controversial exhibit, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination," which explores the intersection between fashion and religion, you can imagine the red carpet controversy as the attendees and designers vowed to interpret the contentious theme.

Ahead, check out the only looks that matter from fashion's biggest night.

Rihanna in custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano

Bye, world. Rihanna (who is co-hosting the event), went for the theme--more or less as a high-fashion pope in a mini skirt. All hail the queen.

Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce & Gabbana

Double trouble. SJP and Andy coordinated their dramatic looks--each featuring intricate gold and beaded details.

Lena Waithe in Carolina Herrera

Lena Waithe shows her pride with this wildly dynamic rainbow cape and coordinating suit. Bow down.

Andrew Garfield

Our recent cover star, who is currently in Angels in America on Broadway, looked incredibly dapper in a red velvet tuxedo jacket.

Sza in Versace

Cinderella meets 80s princess meets artistic warrior, that's how we'd sum up Sza's breathtaking pink dream.

Ariana Grande in Vera Wang

Ariana Grande wearing her signature headpiece and a full gown printed with Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgement." Theme, nailed.

Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier

A priest and his Madonna.

Katy Perryin Versace

Wig snatched. Feathers plucked. This is Katy Perry.

Jonah Hill

The star of Gus Van Sant's new film, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (where he plays a queer character opposite of Joaquin Phonex), Jonah Hill looked sleek in a classic tux.

Donatella Versace

As one of the hosts for the evening, queen Donatella slayed the carpet in a printed mini dress with coordinating boots, paired with a full half-open skirt.

Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto in Gucci

Gucci royalty, Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto.

Mindy Kaling

The Mindy Project star went for the royal look with a legit crown, full gown, and gloves.

Jaden Smith in Louis Vuitton

Jaden Smith (in a luxe Louis Vuitton coat) brought his gold record as a date. Maybe Willow wasn't available...

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose embodied the theme with a dramatic red gown, complete with a sash and cross.

Tessa Thompson

Now that's one way to work a tweed blazer, Tessa.

Frances McDormand in Valentino

It's moments like this--Frances McDormand in the most extra Valentino Couture gown--that make the Met Gala epic (with a capital E).

Tiffany Hadish and Karlie Kloss

Tiffany and Karlie holding hands is perhaps the sweetest photo we've seen yet.

Jennifer Lopez in Balmain

J.Lo gave all that leg in her beaded dress with a jewel-encrusted cross as the centerpiece.

Cardi B in Moschino

Cardi B in Jeremy Scott...Okurrrrr.

Selena Gomez in Coach

Pretty pretty, Selena.

Nicki Minaj in Oscar de la Renta

Fire. Fire. Fire. That's all.

Chadwick Boseman in Versace

There's nothing we don't love about you, Chadwick Boseman--right down to those gold ankle boots.

Adwoa Aboah and Cara Delevigne in Dior

Between Adwoa's green hair and Cara's see-through dress, this is one pair you just can't take your eyes off of.

Janelle Monáe in Marc Jacobs

We're getting serious Dirty Computer album cover vibes, Janelle Monae.

Solange in Iris van Herpen

A sculptural latex dress with coordinating thigh-high boots, and a durag. You win, Solange.

Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent

Zoe Kravitz can basically do no wrong in the fashion department--especially if she goes for a little lacey Saint Laurent dress.

Sarah Paulson in Off-White

This is true fashion, Sarah Paulson.