The Pink Carpet
The arrival of the guests on the pink carpet is always hotly anticipated. They showcase the new designs created in the gala's theme, often taking risks.
Lady Gaga entered in a flowing neon pink gown, surrounded by dancers carrying umbrellas. She then went on to reveal three further outfits underneath.
Lady Gaga's second look was a single hipped black gown.
The third look was a hot pink column dress. She applied a new color of lipstick to match.
The final look was a bedazzled bra paired with fishnets and towered heeled boots.
Lady Gaga arrived on the pink carpet with an entourage of dancers framing her to kick off Met Gala 2019 with four Brandon Maxwell designs.
Hosts Alessandro Michele, the creative director of the Gucci fashion house, and Harry Styles arrived with suitably unexpected ensembles.
Another host, Serena Williams, stunned with a neon yellow gown.
Serena paired her gown with matching Nike sneakers.
Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue and a host of the Met Gala, wore a pink dress designed by the recently deceased Karl Lagerfeld
The other hosts arrived in style as well.
Jared Leto in Gucci carrying a replica of his own head
Billy Porter dressed by The Blonds in gold from head to toe
Billy Porter was carried onto the carpet
Lupita Nyong’o wears a colorful Versace outfit with dramatic makeup and gold combs in her hair on the pink carpet
Ezra Miller wears Burberry and disorienting makeup and carries a mask of their own face
This gallery of photographs from Vogue documents hundreds of outfits from the pink carpet.
These are other notable looks from the carpet. See the article for over 200 photos and look on the "Press" page for even more!