The night’s most spectacular dresses

The night’s most spectacular dresses, all inspired by Kawakubo’s fashion heritage, were on display by some of the world’s biggest stars, including Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Kim Kardashian West. As memorable as the fashion were the celebrity moments – P. Diddy lounged on the stairs, instantly entering the meme archives. New couples – Selena Gomez and The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez – debuted their relationships, while Hollywood’s lasting relationships – Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively – openly shared their love. In the midst of it all the Instagram generation made a huge splash, wearing some of the more provocative and thought-provoking outfits of the evening.
Each and every outfit spoke to a particular moment in Comme des Garçons’ history, and we broke down these outfits to find overarching trends and underlying themes tied to Kawakubo’s aesthetic. Read on to see what looks defined the 2017 Met Gala.

Full Bodied Dresses & Cascading Trains

Remember Rihanna’s show-stopping golden gown at the 2016 Met Gala? This dramatic style dominated the 2017 event. Gigi Hadid and Nikki Minaj wore revealing dresses with extra long trains, while Zendaya opted for a full gown with a cascading skirt.