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 2025'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, 'Tailored for You,' with a focus on menswear.
Last year for the 'Garden Of Time' theme, the A-list pulled out all the stops and matched their beauty looks to fit the enchanting occasion. Zendaya opted for striking slender brows, a wine-hued eyeshadow look and a crisp, jammy mahogany lip. Whilst singer songwriter, Tyla, dazzled with a Pat McGrath crafted moment, featuring a brown high-shine lip and her trademark eyebrow slit.
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If we jump back further in time, Victoria Beckham stole the show in 2003 with bombshell curls and Princess Diana radiated regal elegance at the 1996 ball with her signature voluminous cropped hairstyle. 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.
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Hello! Fashion shares the best Met Gala beauty looks of all time:
Contemporary beauty muse Zendaya gave 1920s starlet at last year's ball. The Challengers actress opted for slender brows, a wine-hued eyeshadow look and a crisp, jammy mahogany lip.
In 2003, Victoria Beckham turned heads with a sun-kissed bronzed glam. However, the real star of the show was her bombshell curls. The former Spice Girl swapped her 'posh' bob for a cascade of ringlets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Naomi Campbell attended the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" themed Met Gala in 2011, and delivered high-octane glamour with her Hepburn-esque hairstyle.
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.
In 2010, Alexa Chung sported a choppy 70's style shag haircut and paired it with a striking red lip. She enhanced her enchanting green eyes with jet black liner on the waterline. So chic!
If anyone knows the power of a classic brick red lipstick, it's Diana Ross. The iconic singer brought her signature crimson hue to the steps of the MET in 2003, and it certainly grabbed attention.
There is just something so 2008 about this beauty look that we just can't get enough of. From the overdone curls to the airbrushed glam, Taylor Swift's soft beauty moment remains an all time favourite.
Last year, singer songwriter Tyla looked utterly divine with feline flick eyeliner, radiant rosy cheeks, a brown high-shine lip and her trademark eyebrow slit, created by industry legend Pat McGrath. The It-girl wore her hair in a wet-look bob to complement her offbeat Balmain sand gown.
Even before Zoe Kravitz's career exploded, she still brought the glamour to the 2008 red carpet. The Batman actress styled her short locks with 1920s inspired finger waves. Zoe certainly brought Old Hollywood glamour to the event.
Who could forget Lady Gaga's dramatic three outfit changes at the 2019 Met Gala? But for beauty lovers, the excitement lied in her bold glam. The Bad Romance singer wore dramatic, oversized spiked lashes and diamanté crystals that mimicked tears. She completed the scene stealing glam with a bright pink lip.
Blake Lively's tousled updo is a dream.This effortless, relaxed look is the perfect low-maintenance hairstyle. The appeal lies in its simplicity and Blake always delivers a masterclass in this.
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