The Biggest Fashion Misses of the Met Gala Over the Years
Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Freida Pinto: three women who may rule the best-dressed lists now, but whose previous Met Gala looks include some moments they’d probably rather forget. (And designers and fashion editors didn’t fare much better.)
As we gird our loins for the Catholicism-themed Met Gala — dress code “Sunday best” — here’s a look at some of the most questionable moments from the annual event over the years. Warning: High-fashion bunny ears, bullfighter costumes, flaming headdresses, and some confusing midriff-baring lie ahead.
Simpson was early to the Unicorn-frappuccino color scheme.
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An important thing to note about this gown adaptation of the aughts-beloved T-shirt style is that it was worn to the "God...
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 2003.An important thing to note about this gown adaptation of the aughts-beloved T-shirt style is that it was worn to the "Goddess"-themed gala.
In which Posen fights bulls not with a red flag but with the power of his moody gaze.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambo... Zac Posen and Stella Schnabel, 2004.In which Posen fights bulls not with a red flag but with the power of his moody gaze.
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Imagine being invited to the Met Gala and wearing this.
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Beckham probably wants to forget this look from her pre-fashion-designer days.
Hewitt's interpretation of the "Rock Style" theme? A bare midriff and feathered white skirt.
Photo: Mari Sarai/G... Jennifer Love Hewitt, 1999.Hewitt's interpretation of the "Rock Style" theme? A bare midriff and feathered white skirt.
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Just because you host fashion's biggest night out doesn't mean you always get it right.
A corollary: Just because you're a legendary fashion editor doesn't mean you always get it right.
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This one does not win the popular vote.
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This Franken-bridal look — complete with elbow-length gloves — might go down in history as the worst look in the history of the ...
Sandra Lee, 2014.This Franken-bridal look — complete with elbow-length gloves — might go down in history as the worst look in the history of the event.
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Even Madonna struggles to pull off $350 Louis Vuitton bunny ears.
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When Gordon Gekko boardroom-wear met formalwear.
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Simmons's stained-glass gown is lacking in her usual fabulosity.
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The headdress that launched a thousand memes.
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Taking into account his over-the-top ensembles for his runway bows, this floral suit is comparatively tame.
Photo: George De Sota... John Galliano, 2001.Taking into account his over-the-top ensembles for his runway bows, this floral suit is comparatively tame.
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While Jessica Simpson probably regrets this elephant-trainer ensemble, we're guessing she regrets bringing John M...
Jessica Simpson and John Mayer, 2007.While Jessica Simpson probably regrets this elephant-trainer ensemble, we're guessing she regrets bringing John Mayer even more.
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When fascinators reached saturation point, Williams was there to officially bury the trend with this topper.
Photo: Stephen Lov... Serena Williams, 2011.When fascinators reached saturation point, Williams was there to officially bury the trend with this topper.
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Sorry, but strapping Kawakubo's face to a bodysuit does not a tribute make
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