MET Gala 2018 Red Carpet Arrivals - Heavenly Bodies, Fashion and The Catholic Church

The 2018 Met Gala was a night of glamour, fashion, and the Catholic Church. The theme of the event was "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination," and the red carpet was awash in stunning gowns and suits that celebrated the intersection of fashion and Catholicism.
Here are some of the most memorable looks from the 2018 Met Gala red carpet:
Rihanna: The pop star was a vision in papal glory in a custom-made Maison Margiela gown that was inspired by the Pope's robes. The dress was made of gold silk and embroidered with pearls and jewels, and it featured a dramatic train that billowed behind her as she walked down the red carpet.
Blake Lively: The actress looked like a princess in a custom-made Versace gown that was made of blue silk and embroidered with gold thread. The dress featured a plunging neckline and a long train, and it was accessorized with a tiara and a pair of diamond earrings.
Cardi B: The rapper turned heads in a custom-made Moschino gown that was inspired by a Catholic schoolgirl. The dress was made of white lace and topped with a black veil, and it featured a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit.
Katy Perry: The singer went for a more subtle take on the theme in a custom-made Dolce & Gabbana gown that was inspired by the Virgin Mary. The dress was made of white lace and embroidered with gold thread, and it featured a high neckline and a long train.
Jennifer Lopez: The actress and singer looked stunning in a custom-made Ralph Lauren gown that was inspired by the Renaissance. The dress was made of red velvet and embroidered with gold thread, and it featured a plunging neckline and a long train.
In addition, there were also a number of other celebrities who turned heads on the red carpet. Here are a few of the highlights:
Kendall Jenner: The model looked stunning in a custom-made Versace gown that was made of sheer fabric and sequins. The dress featured a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit, and it showed off Jenner's incredible figure.
Gigi Hadid: The model looked like a princess in a custom-made Tommy Hilfiger gown that was made of white lace and chiffon. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline and a long train, and it was accessorized with a tiara and a pair of diamond earrings.
Zayn Malik: The singer looked dapper in a custom-made Versace suit that was made of black velvet and gold lamé. The suit featured a peak lapel and a satin shawl collar, and it was accessorized with a black tie and a pair of gold cufflinks.
Blake Lively: The actress looked like a goddess in a custom-made Versace gown that was made of gold silk and chiffon. The dress featured a plunging neckline and a long train, and it was accessorized with a diamond necklace and a pair of gold earrings.
Lupita Nyong'o: The actress looked stunning in a custom-made Ralph Lauren gown that was made of black lace and chiffon. The dress featured a plunging neckline and a long train, and it was accessorized with a diamond necklace and a pair of gold earrings.
Watch your favorite celebrities as they pose for photographers in the latest fashions from top designers in this exclusive video from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fashion’s Biggest Night with the Biggest Stars...
This year's event celebrates the opening of the exhibition Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 10 to October 8, 2018.
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[@itsjustsandy]

I don’t think any met gala will be able to top this theme cuz literally everyone looked so incredible here

[@SUPREME990]

Agreed everyone was on theme exempt Kardashians- jenners!

[@liaaaaaaa3577]

This is hands down the best met gala theme ever

[@nerevarindoril3435]

Oh yeah really? Think of how many christian you insult with this.

[@06STRYKER]

@@nerevarindoril3435 huh??

[@thomasrobinson306]

@@nerevarindoril3435 uhh Im Catholic and this doesn't offend me

[@nerevarindoril3435]

@@thomasrobinson306 Im roman Catholic and this is an insult of my history can you understand that?

[@thomasrobinson306]

@@nerevarindoril3435 no I don't, and considering we have the same faith, I would understand if there was reason to be offended

[@lavenderforestt]

the reason why this met gala will go down on history is because everyone understood the assignment. for the first time, everyone’s outfits were over the top. anna was smart as hell for picking this theme.

[@somebodyfaraway]

who is anna

[@SUPREME990]

It was just by chance the theme was great once and for the last time in a decade.... No credits to anna lol!

[@urmomvia]

​@@somebodyfaraway Creative Director for VOGUE and the organizer of the Met Gala, the one who picks the themes.

[@andii.d]

Nicki being the only one to go as Satan was ICONIC

[@justinekateetak4563]

cause she's the bad guy

[@Nineteen.s_Kitsch]

"I'm the bad guy call me Chun LI" -Nicki lol xd

[@nihadsalki3708]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adityaroy1477]

👑👸🏽👑😍👑

[@ajstudios9210]

I think it was foreshadowing.

[@carmenlu8674]

I prefer this gala more than 2019.

[@dairenjenner9860]

yesss

[@riverphoenixhenzi7943]

Y’all say this when there’s new Met gala EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. I smell a stunt

[@shakerapusey3206]

Most of those ppl weren't even following the theme so I don't know what you talking about

[@theyluv.nyriah]

I prefer it more than 2020

[@kurmoi2758]

yes

[@renzpascua1560]

Gigi Hadid's dress is beautifulll

[@raghupuchi2812]

Yeah I will watch her VDO juat now

[@seeyasgoals8756]

Ikrrr

[@imamdermawan5177]

Cause it's VERSACE❤

[@heybye6212]

Basically what I’ve leaned from the comments 1. Apparently NO ONE knows what the Met Gala is. 2. Because they don’t know what it is they don’t know how it works. The Gala has themes. This year was Heavenly Bodies. (Approved by THE POPE) 3. “Americans are crazy” half of them are foreigners because they’re designers you just see the celebs because that’s what everyone cares about. But there is many many many people who are not American at this Gala. 4.Fashion is a form of art. YOU DONT HAVE TO LIKE IT. These designers, like Vera Wang, Versace, Fendi, Givenchy, etc... work hard on their dresses/ suits. The Met Gala has THE most exclusive invitation in the world.

[@shaniquaspartan8891]

Thank you so much for clarifying that the Pope himself approved of the ridicule of christianity and all those pagan satanic symbols. It was the theme after all 😅Extremely reassuring

[@heybye6212]

Shaniqua Spartan I really don’t like your sarcasm. Sorry for informing you on what actually happened. Look it up if you’re so dam skeptical.

[@Yassss1001]

Hey Bye exclusive? For 2019 James Charles got invited

[@heybye6212]

yes 09 personally I don’t like James but yes it is exclusive... just because you don’t like him doesn’t take him off the Alist Celebrity status he is net worth is 8 million (had to look it up)

[@k.wee21]

K

[@Itisrealtalk]

10:00 The woman and her dress are *beyond beautiful*

[@shruti3799]

Blake Lively

[@marekd8064]

Thats Blake Lively 😍😍

[@susannahuang8540]

Blake lively wearing versace dress

[@naturalbby1722]

BLAKE EATS IT UP EVERY YEAR

[@sunra23]

Half of the celebrities weren't even wearing something related to the theme

[@akolyt]

Actually in this one (2018) i think like 60% were on theme the 2019 one only like 10%

[@HighonBoots]

Ashley Grayson i mean this is all about artistic interpretation. While some created pieces much more on-the-nose, some went more simplistic and streamlined. I would’ve loved to see what Guo Pei would’ve done for this event, but thankfully I didn’t have to wait that lo Nd after.

[@tristangeneral4839]

I love Kylie and Kendall but they literally had the WORST look

[@subliminaleyecolor5279]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍

[@zacharryrully8881]

Rihanna only

[@rukinkakuchiki]

8:47 is the most beautiful I've seen. Such amazing colours and design 😍

[@Altafkhan-wi4pn]

Shurako agree with you

[@abbytofu3448]

it's inspired by the glass windows in church

[@ernestolim4900]

Sex scandals

[@ernestolim4900]

Sex scandals

[@annalyn9951]

@@ernestolim4900 Gigi Hadid's gown..

[@user-rb9nq7rm5n]

Clearly Blake Lively the MOST beautiful..

[@kavyapahwa452]

Gigi hadid is in the running too

[@timothykoraag]

9:10 the queen of rap rocking oscar de la renta as the temptress

[@ArcaneStar1]

PERIODT.

[@dee6818]

I only come here for Ariana, Rihanna , Gigi, Kylie, Hailey, Zendaya and Kendall

[@zacchearaganas9738]

What about gigi's sister bella hadid?

[@inspirationalessentials8013]

Hello Diana. Check this one too inspirationalessentials.net

[@imamdermawan5177]

Zendaya's dress was so sick❤

[@earth8029]

and lana

[@nessmzg3549]

Ariana Grande was so cute oh my god i love her

[@kibikino7553]

Came back here after the 2021 Met Gala, loved this years’ theme but some outfits were just not executed well enough :/

[@Daanyaal_]

Kim k was looking like Batman beyond 💀

[@kaykaybee]

Exactly what I was thinking, a lot of the styling and color choices of the actual garments were questionable this year, across the board. Edit: spelling error

[@hidrat4355]

I loved Niki tutorials and Kendall outfits

[@leilaaslan7022]

what was the theme this year?

[@kibikino7553]

@@leilaaslan7022 "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."

[@stefaniecarina1115]

4:06 I just realized how beautiful Amanda is. Amazingggg. She literally looks like sleeping beauty

[@multifandomcoconuthead5581]

YEAAH!! 💜💜

[@postions_ariana_grande4459]

Carina Lengen is that amanda seyfrid

[@stefaniecarina1115]

Unicorn_Dominic_Ariana ! Yes

[@AnnPaul514]

2018 met gala is much better than 2019!

[@raphadoodl3566]

Noooooo 2019 was best

[@busragunes4978]

that’s because Rihanna did not attend 😕

[@ajgerbi]

Raphi Einhorn / 2019 was so tacky.

[@alyssavillanueva7629]

No

[@terrenceanthony7286]

YES 2018 WAS MUCH BETTER

[@ikys6515]

Who’s here in 2020 during these sad times 😫

[@art_kitty_1190]

me

[@protradetrainingconsultanc3991]

Gigi was absolutely gorgeous . In my opinion she looked the best

[@richray5186]

PROTRADE TRAINING & CONSULTANCY PTC where?

[@samiyakhaled5590]

That carpet is not RED

[@ferozdara1618]

It's not suppose to be red idiot

[@HarendraSingh-qs2wd]

It's gold

[@MoonMoon-zr5mj]

😹😹😹😹😹

[@rohitchatterjee9523]

Do u even know what is the exact meaning of red carpet😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 pool girl with poor thinking

[@eelssa]

Rohit Chatterjee can you explain to me i dont know

[@DJ-ms1ek]

9:10 most legit moment... I was waiting for her... She's the QUEEN

[@ArcaneStar1]

PERIODT.

[@moonlightbae_]

this was the best met and nobody flopped

[@sabrineguenidi3585]

Agree👌

[@rihannanavy7526]

rihanna rlly just keeps proving she owns the met

[@davidaward3696]

Hands down the BEST Met Gala ever! Even the 2021 event can't BEAT this one!

[@bullymaguire9192]

blake’s dress from 2018 will forever be my favorite met gala look. that dress is absolutely stunning

[@shababkhan4775]

Everyone in the comments section doesn't even know what the met gala is lol

[@0927kira]

shabab khan Doesnt change their genuine reaction lol

[@0927kira]

If something looks bad regardless of whats the story, its still bad

[@julianameirakpamdevi3849]

same here

[@avocadoismixingstyles9549]

Lol Idk can u tell me plz

[@lindaleelaw5277]

I know TRUMP & Milania were not invited . Anna Wintour made that known.

[@Newyorkstyleguide]

Watch the MET Gala 2019 Red Carpet Arrivals here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/labWYaZsiJeLnpI

[@serinab]

5:16 I really love the headpiece and makeup. actually a lot of these had great headpieces

[@doddypemberley8701]

9:58 Blake Lively nailed it!

[@alannah1685]

i swear gigi hadid looks amazing every year

[@mitasingh1548]

1:10 'when someone behind me says I look ugly'😂😂😂😂😂

[@edcardenas8231]

2:29 they didn't even get photographed that much

[@marikaiper5721]

BLAKE, ARIANA AND EMMA NAILED IT

[@TheZORO12345678910]

Kim killed it. Not too much just classic and on point!

[@FreedomWriter3]

I loved most of the looks! Very creative and beautiful. Cardi B., Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Katy Perry, Amal Clooney, Winnie Harlow, SZA, Mary J Blige, Virgil, Priyanka, Janelle Monae, Jourdan, SJP, Zendaya, Lewis Hamilton and Irina Shayk did not come to mess around and they all slayed!

[@FreedomWriter3]

@Steph Powell Sarah Jessica Parker.

[@melicaesmaillou4097]

Loved Kylie's look. Simple, sophisticated with a little edge. Also Gigi's dress was beatiful

[@nvwn]

9:11 Nicki Killed it🤤🔥🔥♥️

[@naeschen151]

How? Her dress was boring af

[@tayjohnson629]

Nae schen no tf it wasn’t stfu

[@lilpeepgusfeat.xxxtentacio1051]

@@tayjohnson629 bitch STFU people can have opinions.

[@HarendraSingh-qs2wd]

Nae schen you are boring and your mentality too 😂

[@Zaira693]

Ya she looked like a mad satanic pope!!!

[@hend4717]

This was the best met gala ever . Everyone looked angelic

[@elenalnta7501]

6:40 people are screaming ARIANA oh I love her

[@cannedtulips1106]

I honestly think lana del rays outfit was the most underrated.

[@santiagoec8938]

Yeaaahhhhhh 😭😭😭😭

[@trishnachettri9871]

2018 met gala was the best yet I'll say...everyone was lit 🖤specially gigs butterfly dress a superior art ❤️

[@neijaNay2]

And still the best met gala !🧡 especially after this years 😂

[@Max-np2qp]

and this yearrr 😭

[@ChildOf3]

7:01 kendall pose makes it look like she is pregnant.. she is in the background

[@zekikabdelhamid38]

The show was so special and perfect, All my best wishes to all the Angels. ....

[@ygstanforever591]

This was the BEST MET GALA! Period

[@letscartoontime4054]

This is better than 2019 Plus Ariana looked the best

[@YKHN2]

Kims look here might have been some of the prettiest I have ever seen

[@DolmaTsering7]

Everyone looks so gorgeous 🤗

[@ericcalhoun7202]

The migos suits were flames!

[@JordanHighfield]

such an iconic MET.

[@ymnm9375]

cant wait to walk this carpet

[@kadinsisavat]

Ariana is GOLD

[@lamb9770]

ej gil your life is fucking sad

[@stevenm9535]

ej gil it’s ok, you could never be as stunning

[@seijiiwaguro]

Beautiful 👏👏

[@andrewszombie]

Selena looked like a princess!!! I cant believe small minded trolls hated it because of her tan 😣😒😒😡😡😡

[@harrysayno]

The best met Gala

[@Anjii_Kumari]

blake lively met gala dress is just fire....

[@safabashir6337]

ARI IS STUNNINGGGG!!!!

[@plaguedoctor605]

I'm so stoned that the photographers sound like the seagulls from Nemo. "MIne, mine, mine, mine" 😂😂😂

[@celinakennedy]

lana's was so beautiful

[@sanskritisukkal5230]

Yass Shawn!! 💓💓

[@marialuzmontenegro3854]

6:41 oh yeass arii!!!💓😰

[@nicht_ueberlegt]

QUEEN

[@antoniamelo5839]

Trash

[@vampanth3m747]

@@antoniamelo5839 uno reverse card

[@stevenm9535]

Antonia Melo it was her first met gala, what did you expect

[@postions_ariana_grande4459]

Maria Luz Montenegro Queen

[@HangTran-kv4rx]

I miss the old Hollywood red carpet moments. Those were classic.

[@cornbreadandcollardgreenz]

Why because they were all white?

[@billurbh7376]

@@cornbreadandcollardgreenz I'm sorry but was that implied?

[@micheleniedermeyer8805]

I watch fashions shows on U-Tube all the time...love to see the men dressed too and to face their women...the photo people are rude being so noisy...I hope these people had a grand time...I can tell you I would like to have been there in person...bravo to the designers and the seamstresses...you have far out done anyone...I have to view this again... Thank you whomever put this on U-Tube so I could experience this!

[@aldairvilla]

THE ICON RIHANNA

[@paulkellerman1884]

9:43 Kim killed it.😍😍😍

[@vaishalikulkarni1381]

Yeah

[@gloryy9054]

She didnt dress in theme

[@ManishThakur-vr6hl]

All beautiful

[@michelehudson1678]

Nice video for those who want to seek the latest fashion trends. Thanks

[@unknownbitch4435]

if you’re looking for ariana 6:42 im just trying to help people even tho i don’t think anyone would be looking at this in the middle of july 2019 but you never know

[@eigengrau725]

Who's watching this after met gala2021?

[@ansri24]

ariana and nicki nailed their looks

[@rubydiane5109]

my favourite met gala

[@nuur8812]

Ariana looked like a real angel 🥺

[@noah-fc3il]

I would give my soul too attend the met gala!❤💙❤💙

[@sanazaidi7240]

Blake lively toke my breath away!

[@spanishbabino1213]

Beautiful dresses of everyone😘❤😁

[@sofia-ij2kg]

6:41 for the queen

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

Best: -KATY -Nicki -Ari -Riri -Cardi -Kim

[@dollabii]

Katy looked like a bird that tried to fly but couldn't... 😂

[@naniez415]

Rihanna looked a mess tho. Her make up was awful. And yes I’m not a fan idk if I even spelled her name right lmfao

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

@@naniez415 make up wasnt bad,but costume was...wow she really did the theme But,everybody has their opinions....

[@charliep9432]

Filip Marinkovic agreed

[@janardhanawijaya2279]

Just becoz you recognize them... For me they are not in my list..

[@maggielau0607]

Amazing

[@SoynelfryMB]

Best met gala

[@Jadiel100MSP]

Ariana Rihanna 😭😻

[@be19llo76]

Jadiel100 I

[@noheyla7391]

Jadiel100 ariana !!!

[@d_9979]

Blake Lively's Versace gown and LDR / Jared Leto in GUCCI, definitely were the best dressed

[@annielt.012]

GIGI KILLED IT

[@nsmina]

best year for the met gala

[@moonstar5453]

Gigi hadid dress was 😍😍😍😍😍

[@rachealw1446]

I am so proud of everyone in this one, for the most part they all showed out

[@rmiy001]

Lynda Carter look amazing!!!! She the class of class woman

[@MIAMIA-kt4zv]

This gala was way better !

[@Bessie-vb9yw]

Nicki at 9.11 is the best one. The color is wow

[@aartidave1102]

Nicki looks gorgeous ! Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!

[@knkthequeen3367]

ya red looks great on her

[@eb4771]

This was the best theme

[@mh23h]

I love this theme 🤗

[@pauleaggymandengue3135]

sometimes i feel in hunger games ....when i look around me and when i see events like that ...i don t know just a feeling ...i felt like i am looking at the capitol

[@jannisahdwirahhadiski4644]

This is heart breaking, when I saw shawn with hailey :(

[@nitric_acidcola]

ok Blake Lively looked SO BEAUTIFULLLLL

[@sevincj8829]

Gigi's dressss♥

[@nothanks1371]

Queen riri😍😍😍😍

[@MD-ck4xm]

Omg ❤ lana is amazing 😍 it's awesome😍

[@ladydiamond6261]

Yesssss.

[@shalalal144]

Blake lively is wow i love love love dat gown

[@mundoddl]

this is what we wanted

[@brieannafenty5684]

Rihanna always looks the best👍👍👍