34 must-see looks from the Met Gala 2018 - in pictures

It's the most extravagant and experimental red carpet of the year, and last night's event didn't disappoint

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  Priyanka Chopra in Ralph Lauren. Reuters

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  A close up. Reuters

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  Katy Perry wore actual wings - with her look designed by Versace. Reuters

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  Rihanna in Maison Margiela. Reuters

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  The Gala's 2018 theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination". She's VERY on theme. AFP

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  Amal Clooney in British designer Richard Quinn. EPA

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  Blake Lively in Versace. Reuters

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  Our fave: Zendaya channeling Joan of Arc in Versace. AFP

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  Anne Hathaway in Valentino. Reuters

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  Frances McDormand's headpiece is by London milliner Philip Treacy. Reuters

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  Her dress and cape - Valentino. Reuters

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  Model Jasmine Sanders' gown is notable in that it's by H&M - aka, it won't cost a gazillion dirhams. EPA

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  Best dressed man: Chadwick Boseman in Veersace. AP

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  Ariana Grande in Vera Wang. AFP

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  Deepika Padukone in scarlet red Prabal Gurung.EPA

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  Bella Hadid in custom made Chrome Hearts. EPA

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  Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce & Gabbana. Reuters

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  With a nativity scene hat. Reuters.

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  Jennifer Lopez in Balmain. Reuters

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  Kerry Washington in golden Ralph Lauren. AFP

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  Madonna in Jean Paul Gaultier. Reuters

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  Gigi Hadid in stained-glass-style Versace. Reuters

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  Evan Rachel Wood in a feather cape by Altuzarra. AFP

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  Kim Kardashian in Versace. AFP

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  Kendall Jenner in Off White. Reuters

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  Nicki Minaj in Oscar de la Renta. AFP

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  Scarlett Johansson in Marchesa. AFP

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  Emilia Clarke in Dolce & Gabbana. AFP

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  Cardi B in Jeremy Scott. Reuters.

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  Cara Delevingne in Dior Couture. Reuters.

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  Diane Kruger in custom Prabal Gurung. AFP

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  Lana Del Rey in Gucci. Reuters

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  Lena Dunham looks Elizabethan on the red carpet. AP

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  Amber Heard wore a red Carolina Herrera gown - but the look was all about her headpiece. Reuters

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  Elon Musk and Grimes made their debut as a couple on the red carpet - and the pair reportedly designed Canadian musician Grimes' dress together. AFP

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  Lily Aldridge (R) and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Ralph Lauren. AFP

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  Even politicians were there: Huma Abedin. AFP

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  Rita Ora in a Prada Gown.

Last night saw A-listers from the worlds of fashion, film, music, politics and more come together to celebrate the annual fashion exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Costume Institute Gala (Met Gala) is hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and last night's party celebrated the opening of "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination", and that was the theme on the red carpet.

From capes aplenty to giant wings and ornate hats, last night's Met Gala fashion did not disappoint. Scroll through the gallery above for 34 must-see looks: some out-there, some paired-back - we're looking at you Kim Kardashian - and some plain papal, i.e. Rihanna.

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