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55 of the Best Met Gala Dresses of All Time

The ones we're still talking about.

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The Met Gala, also known as the Oscars of the fashion industry, always brings out the biggest, boldest names in Hollywood―wearing, of course, the best, often most daring red carpet looks of the season. From Rihanna's Guo Pei creation to Claire Danes' glow-in-the-dark Zac Posen gown, here are the most memorable Met Gala fashion moments of all time.

See the best Met Gala red carpet looks of 2018.

1

Rihanna, 2018

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Zendaya, 2018

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Stella Maxwell, 2018

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Blake Lively, 2018

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Ariana Grande, 2018

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Gigi Hadid, 2017

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In Tommy Hilfiger.

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Zendaya, 2017

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In Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.

8

Rihanna, 2017

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In Comme des Garçons.

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Priyanka Chopra, 2017

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In custom Ralph Lauren.

10

Bella Hadid, 2017

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In Alexander Wang.

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Emma Watson, 2016

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In Calvin Klein Collection.

12

Zendaya, 2016

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In Michael Kors.

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13

Zoe Saldana, 2016

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In Dolce & Gabbana.

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Claire Danes, 2016

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In Zac Posen.

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Rihanna, 2015

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In Guo Pei Couture.

16

Beyoncé, 2015

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In Givenchy.

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17

Sienna Miller, 2015

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In Thakoon.

18

Solange Knowles, 2015

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In Giles.

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Blake Lively, 2014

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In Gucci.

20

Sarah Jessica Parker, 2014

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In Oscar de la Renta.

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