What 67 Celebrities Wore To Their First Met Gala
Naomi Campbell – 1990
First attending the Gala (then known as the Costume Institute Benefit Gala), Campbell wore a printed mini dress for the event, of which the theme was “Théâtre de la Mode – Fashion Dolls.”
Sarah Jessica Parker – 1995
The Sex and the City star, now a veteran of the Met Gala, first graced the New York landmark with her presence in the mid-nineties wearing a spaghetti-strap black velvet gown.
Kate Moss – 1995
The model wore a canary-yellow Calvin Klein gown for her first Met Gala.
Gwyneth Paltrow – 1995
The actor wore designer of the moment Calvin Klein to the 1995 event. She appeared in a simple white gown and accessorized with a velvet shawl.
Madonna – 1997
Madonna has been pushing the boundaries of fashion for years, including at the Met Gala. The “Like A Virgin” singer’s first appearance was at the 1997 event honoring Gianni Versace.
Salma Hayek – 1997
The actor wore a one-shouldered black Versace gown with a thigh-high slit to the event.
Jennifer Lopez – 1999
Gisele Bundchen – 1999
The model’s first Met Gala was at the end of the ’90s. She wore an orange and red mesh dress by Versace.
Nicole Kidman – 2003
Kidman could not have looked more theme-appropriate dressed like a goddess in a one-shouldered golden gown by Gucci and shoulder-length diamond earrings for her debut.
Victoria Beckham – 2003
Beckham first attended the 2003 Met Gala. For its “Goddess: Classical Mode” theme, she joined designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce, wearing one of their creations.
Serena Williams – 2004
The tennis great first attended in 2004, wearing a purple satin gown (and matching eyeshadow) to fit the theme of “Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century.”
Scarlett Johansson – 2004
In 2004, Johansson attended for the first time in this memorable yellow satin dress by Calvin Klein.
Sienna Miller – 2006
The British actor wore a gold minidress, tights, and heels in a look by Burberry for the 2006 “AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion” theme.
Rihanna – 2007
Arguably many would say Rihanna is queen of the Met Gala, and it all started here in 2007, when she wore a Georges Chakra gown embellished with glass appliqué.
Cate Blanchett – 2007
The actor wowed at her first Met Gala in a fringed gold Balenciaga gown.
Cameron Diaz – 2007
The actor wore this strapless satin fuchsia gown by Christian Dior Couture for the 2007 Met Gala, themed “Poiret: King of Fashion.”
Beyoncé – 2008
The singer first graced the famous carpet with her presence in 2008, when she wore a light-pink Armani Privé gown.
Venus Williams – 2008
The tennis pro wore a bronze satin gown for her first Met Gala in 2008.
Taylor Swift – 2008
In 2008, Swift attended the Met Gala for the first time wearing a gold gown by Badgley Mischka featuring appliqué hearts.
Blake Lively – 2008
The Gossip Girl star (who was indeed starring in the hit show at the time) wore a Ralph Lauren black strapless gown with a feathered fishtail finish and gloves for her debut Met appearance.
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