14 stunning red-carpet looks from the Met Gala 2017 – in pictures

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  Blake Lively wears a custom-made Atelier Versace gown, while hubby Ryan Reynolds wears a navy blue Versace tuxedo. Courtesy of Versace

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  Kate Bosworth sports a voluminous, textured black dress with bold shoulders by Tory Burch. Courtesy of Tory Burch

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  Dressed in Chanel Couture, Cara Delevingne debuted her silver-painted shaved head on the red carpet. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  As always, Halle Berry looks regal in a beaded black jumpsuit by Atelier Versace. Courtesy of Versace

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  Bella Hadid flaunts her model figure in a skin-tight catsuit with a plunging back, designed by Alexander Wang. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  Sans Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid attends the Met Gala wearing a tulle-adorned dress by Tommy Hilfiger, accessorising with fishnet stockings. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  Stylish siblings Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen sport their fashion label, The Row, albeit with a host of bohemian accessories. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  Lily-Rose Depp is a vision in hot pink, dressed in a Chanel gown adorned with metallic floral appliqués. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  Dakota Johnson wears a custom-made Gucci gown. Courtesy of Gucci

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  Kerry Washington looks every bit futuristic in a Michael Kors patchworked gown, choker and sleek bob. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  Sean “Diddy” Combs accessorises his suit with a floor-length cape and Christian Louboutin shoes. Evan Agostini / Invision / AP

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  Luciana Barroso exudes elegance in a red Atelier Versace gown embellished with Swarovski crystal details, while husband Matt Damon complements her look in a three-piece Versace tuxedo. Courtesy of Versace

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  Kylie Jenner holds her own in a custom-made, beige-toned Atelier Versace gown, complete with a fringed Swarovski-beaded cape and three-dimensional floral embellishments. Charles Sykes / Invision / AP

The digital memes mocking Katy Perry’s embellished red veil, Rihanna’s flamboyant ruffles and Priyanka Chopra’s trench coat with a train, are already doing the rounds on social media. Here are a few of the more favourable looks from this year’s Met Gala held in New York City on May 1.