A ticket to the Met Gala represents acceptance within the upper echelons of fashion excellence. The industry's most hotly-anticipated night of the year is nearly here and we are practically counting down the hours until we can feast our eyes on 2024's crop of outfits.
The night promises unadulterated glamour, that includes in the beauty department. This year, glam-squad pros are working flat out to deliver their best hair and makeup looks, in line with the intriguing theme, 'The Garden of Time.' In the lead-up to the prestigious event, we're looking back on the most striking red carpet beauty moments from the Met Gala archive.
Hello! Fashion shares the best Met Gala beauty looks of all time:
Elle Fanning, 2023
Elle Fanning exuded romantic, slightly gothic energy in 2023 with tightly lined eyes and black ribbons in her hair.
Vanessa Hudgens, 2023
Vanessa Hudgens looked mesmerising at the Karl Lagerfeld-themed event in bold, graphic liner.
Doja Cat, 2023
Doja Cat paid tribute to Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette by transforming into the late designer's beloved pet. She wore feline prosthetic makeup and, frankly, we are still in awe.
Kim Kardashian, 2022
Not one to shy away from a theme, Kim Kardashian served modern Marilyn Monroe in her freshly dyed platinum blonde updo.
Kaia Gerber, 2022
Supermodel Kaia Gerber brought major corkscrew energy to the ball in 2022 with her beautiful, fluffy waves.
Gigi Hadid, 2021
Gigi Hadid looked every inch the redhead bombshell a few years ago with a striking high ponytail, adorned with a sparkly Prada clip.
Lupita Nyong'o, 2021
The angular petrol blue shadow, the lit-from-within skin, the utterly fabulous hair – Lupita Nyong'o at the 2021 Met Gala is perfection and beyond.
Kendall Jenner, 2019
Kendall Jenner brought high octane drama to the 2019 Met Gala with a slicked-down updo and statement kiss curls alongside XXL lashes.
Lily Collins, 2019
Who could forget Lily Collins' dedication to the 2019 Met Gala's "Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion" theme? Her look felt quirky and playful, with an air of 1960s nostalgia.
Dua Lipa, 2019
Pop sensation Dua Lipa brought va va volume in 2019 with her magnificent backcombed mane, teamed with purple shimmer across her eyes.
Kate Bosworth, 2018
Kate Bosworth exuded radiance and polish in 2018 with flawless skin, flushed cheeks and a gel-slicked hairline.
Emily Ratajkowski, 2017
A lesser known EmRata red carpet triumph perhaps, but beauty fans went crazy for the supermodel's metallic blue winged liner at the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Met Gala in 2017.
Rihanna, 2015
Forget her omelette gown, Rihanna's rusty red flicky bob totally stopped us in our tracks in 2015. Plus, who knew straight brows could serve up so much drama?
Beyoncé, 2014
Beyoncé looked utterly striking in a gothic plum lip shade and a crisp side parting with a mesh overlay headpiece at the 2014 bash.
Naomi Campbell, 2011
Naomi Campbell attended the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" themed Met Gala in 2011, and delivered high-octane glamour with her Hepburn-esque hairstyle.
Kate Moss, 2009
Kate Moss attended the 2009 Met Gala as the guest of Honorary Chair Marc Jacobs, and brought the glamour in a shimmering turban paired with matching silvery smokey eye. Iconic doesn't cut it.
Princess Diana, 1996
Princess Diana radiated regal elegance at the 1996 ball with her signature voluminous hairstyle and a natural makeup look.
Christy Turlington, 1992
Christy Turlington was serving major Holly Golightly elegance with strong brows and an elaborate updo at the 1992 Met Gala.
Cher, 1985
Vintage Cher snaps literally never disappoint – and this is no exception. The star looked unbelievable in 1985 with purple shimmery shadow, creamy, soft-focus skin and a slick of gloss on her lips.
Bianca Jagger, 1981
Nicaraguan model and actress Bianca Jagger showed off an elegant bob and golden, glowy skin at the 1981 Met Gala with eponymous fashion designer Halston.
Iman, 1981
Iman exuded supermodel glamour at the 1981 Met Gala on the arm of Calvin Klein, sporting flawless skin, soft brows and a nude glossy lip.
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