Met Gala: 7 Times Outfits Were So Shocking That They Were Actually Good

The 2024 Met Gala will take place is set to take place today (May 6th) in New York City and will celebrate the Costume Institute's new exhibition, ¡°Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.¡± The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry paragons from across the world.

However, the Met Gala, known for its extravagant fashion, has seen its fair share of jaw-dropping outfits. While some might think they're over-the-top, others have managed to turn shock value into iconic fashion moments.

7 shocking Met Gala outfits that were actually good

Here are 7 times Met Gala outfits were so shocking that they were actually good:

1) Doja Cat, 2023

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Doja Cat elevated the "In honor of Karl" Lagerfeld theme by dressing up as the late fashion designer's cherished pet cat, Choupette. She wore cat prosthetics, claw-like nails, and a diamond headpiece with cat ears for her debut appearance at the Met Gala. ¡°This is my first Met,¡± she said during the Vogue livestream. ¡°It¡¯s really not bad. Normally it¡¯s kinda bad. I feel nice, I feel relaxed here. I don¡¯t know ¡ª maybe it¡¯s the beige. I feel really calm, it¡¯s very nice.¡±

2) Cara Delevingne, 2022

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Cara Delevingne made a statement at the Met Gala by wearing a red Dior Haute Couture suit. However, she surprised everyone when she removed the blazer to reveal she wasn't wearing anything underneath except for gold paint and pasties, adorned with butterfly-themed body jewelry.

3) Katy Perry, 2019

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Katy Perry's Moschino chandelier dress lit up the red carpet, quite literally. The extravagant gown featured working lights and crystals, showcasing Perry's playful and daring style.

4) Cardi B, 2019

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Cardi B made waves in a larger-than-life Thom Browne gown resembling a luxurious oyster shell. Complete with pearls and a dramatic train, the outfit embodied camp extravagance and creativity.

5) Ezra Miller, 2019

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Ezra Miller's Burberry suit, complete with a jeweled corset and multiple sets of eyes, created a mesmerizing optical illusion. The daring look challenged gender norms and captivated audiences with its artistic flair. These shocking yet captivating Met Gala outfits prove that sometimes, pushing the boundaries of fashion can lead to truly unforgettable moments.

6) Rihanna, 2018

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Rihanna stunned in a custom Maison Margiela ensemble inspired by the theme "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination." Her ornate papal outfit turned heads and became one of the most memorable looks of the night.

7) Solange, 2017

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Solange Knowles floated down the red carpet in a Thom Browne puffer coat dress resembling a fluffy cloud. The avant-garde look perfectly captured the theme "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Gar?ons: Art of the In-Between."

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