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Blake Lively’s Ode to New York — with a Twist

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

The actress has had a history ofamazing Met Gala moments, and this year was no different. Lively, who arrived with husband Ryan Reynolds (they were co-chairs), told reporters on the carpet that she “looked to New York City architecture” for inspiration for her immaculateAtelier Versace gown.

As Lively walked up the famous Met stairs, she paused to give everyone a breathtaking surprise …

02of 15A Reversible Gown Moment to RememberGettyFor her10th Met Gala appearance, Lively left jaws on the floor as she revealed her reversible look. While on the steps, she flipped her train to reveal an aqua side that cascaded down behind her, with matching gloves. She accessorized her look with statement earrings and a tiara.

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A Reversible Gown Moment to Remember

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

For her10th Met Gala appearance, Lively left jaws on the floor as she revealed her reversible look. While on the steps, she flipped her train to reveal an aqua side that cascaded down behind her, with matching gloves. She accessorized her look with statement earrings and a tiara.

03of 15Austin Butler and Priscilla Presley Walk the Carpet TogetherAustin Butler and Priscilla Presley.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicButlergraced the Met Gala carpet with Priscilla Presley, who recentlygave the actor glowing reviewsfor his stunning portrayal of her late husbandElvis Presleyin the upcoming biopic,Elvis.During a chat withLaLa Anthony, as seen onVogue’s livestream, Butler said that making Priscilla andJerry Schilling, Elvis' former manager who was also present at the event, “proud was really at the core of it all for me.““I just set out to find his humanity as much as I could and bring that out with as much life as much as I could,” he added of playing the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Austin Butler and Priscilla Presley Walk the Carpet Together

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Austin Butler and Priscilla Presley attend The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City.

Butlergraced the Met Gala carpet with Priscilla Presley, who recentlygave the actor glowing reviewsfor his stunning portrayal of her late husbandElvis Presleyin the upcoming biopic,Elvis.

During a chat withLaLa Anthony, as seen onVogue’s livestream, Butler said that making Priscilla andJerry Schilling, Elvis' former manager who was also present at the event, “proud was really at the core of it all for me.”

“I just set out to find his humanity as much as I could and bring that out with as much life as much as I could,” he added of playing the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

04of 15Reviving a 200-Year-Old CrownJamie McCarthy/GettyMonday night was all about headpieces, but Tommy Dorfman took things literally whenshe wore a special crown from theactualGilded Ageto accessorize her avant-garde look.“The jewelry is actually from the times, so this crown is almost 200 years old, which is pretty sensational,” she told PEOPLE on the red carpet.Dorfman sported the jewels with a green rubber floor-length Christopher Kane gown featuring cutouts across the chest and waist, connected with gold accents. The13 Reasons Whyalumna finished the look with a pair of long black evening gloves and a petite green handbag, plus additional Fred Leighton jewels from the 19th century.

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Reviving a 200-Year-Old Crown

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” - Arrivals

Monday night was all about headpieces, but Tommy Dorfman took things literally whenshe wore a special crown from theactualGilded Ageto accessorize her avant-garde look.

“The jewelry is actually from the times, so this crown is almost 200 years old, which is pretty sensational,” she told PEOPLE on the red carpet.

Dorfman sported the jewels with a green rubber floor-length Christopher Kane gown featuring cutouts across the chest and waist, connected with gold accents. The13 Reasons Whyalumna finished the look with a pair of long black evening gloves and a petite green handbag, plus additional Fred Leighton jewels from the 19th century.

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

Normani dished on collaborating with Christian Siriano, tellingVoguethat she was “honored” to work with him and that, although she “can be a little bit of a challenge,” Siriano was very patient and they “really collaborated on this look.”

She added, “I just feel so beautiful and I love the fact that you know he was willing to go and break the rules — I have my stomach out.”

06of 15All 5 Kardashian-Jenner Sisters Make It to the MetGettyIt was a special year for the Kardashian and Jenner sisters: This year’s Met Gala was the first year that all of them — plus momKris Jenner! — hit the Met carpet.Kris, who arrived first in Oscar de la Renta, toldVoguethat she would be waiting on all five of her daughters.“I’m going to get to the top and just watch them walk in, which I love to do,” she told the outlet.

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All 5 Kardashian-Jenner Sisters Make It to the Met

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

It was a special year for the Kardashian and Jenner sisters: This year’s Met Gala was the first year that all of them — plus momKris Jenner! — hit the Met carpet.

Kris, who arrived first in Oscar de la Renta, toldVoguethat she would be waiting on all five of her daughters.

“I’m going to get to the top and just watch them walk in, which I love to do,” she told the outlet.

07of 15Kravis Coordinates on the CarpetShutterstockForKourtney Kardashian’s first Met Gala, she matched with fiancé Travis Barker in black-and-white Thom Browne ensembles. Kardashian paired her color-block maxi skirt with a cropped white button-down, black pumps and a relaxed twisted up-do. Barker paired his white-tie upper half with a pleated skirt and black stockings on the bottom.

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Kravis Coordinates on the Carpet

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

ForKourtney Kardashian’s first Met Gala, she matched with fiancé Travis Barker in black-and-white Thom Browne ensembles. Kardashian paired her color-block maxi skirt with a cropped white button-down, black pumps and a relaxed twisted up-do. Barker paired his white-tie upper half with a pleated skirt and black stockings on the bottom.

08of 15Here Comes the Bride… Kylie JennerShutterstockThe youngestJenner was giving high-fashion bridal vibesin Off-White with a fitted corset top, featuring sheer paneling and a massive skirt. Rather than wear a traditional veil, Jenner went with a decorated backwards white baseball cap. The hat also featured a bridal birdcage veil that fell in front of the star’s face.

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Here Comes the Bride… Kylie Jenner

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

The youngestJenner was giving high-fashion bridal vibesin Off-White with a fitted corset top, featuring sheer paneling and a massive skirt. Rather than wear a traditional veil, Jenner went with a decorated backwards white baseball cap. The hat also featured a bridal birdcage veil that fell in front of the star’s face.

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

10of 15Khloé Kardashian Gives Glowing GoddessKhloé Kardashian.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesKhloé completely knocked her first Met Gala appearance out of the park with a gold beaded Moschino gown styled with black opera gloves.

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Khloé Kardashian Gives Glowing Goddess

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

Khloé completely knocked her first Met Gala appearance out of the park with a gold beaded Moschino gown styled with black opera gloves.

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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Make Their Met Debut

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

And finally, Kim pulled fromMarilyn Monroe’s fashion archivefor her Met debut with boyfriendPete Davidson.

12of 15Billie Eilish Debuts Her Zero-Waste Gucci GownBillie Eilish.GettyWhile speaking toVogue, Eilish pointed out that hergold Gucci gownwas created with “all existing materials” so it could be “as eco-friendly as possible.”

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Billie Eilish Debuts Her Zero-Waste Gucci Gown

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

While speaking toVogue, Eilish pointed out that hergold Gucci gownwas created with “all existing materials” so it could be “as eco-friendly as possible.”

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Hailey Bieber Attends the Met Feeling ‘Happy’ and ‘Healthy’ After Mini Stroke

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The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

Her big night out came shortly after sheshared a lengthy video detailing the mini stroke and heart procedureshe dealt with in March. On the carpet,she spoke toVogueabout going public with her health scare and diagnosis, saying, “I mean obviously it was a little bit hard to talk about … I felt like if it could help anybody, bring light to the situation … I just wanted to share my story.”

And now, she said, “I’m just happy that I’m okay and I’m healthy.”

14of 15Seeing Double? Alessandro Michele and Jared Leto Twin in GucciGettyThe actor and Gucci creative directormade Met-goers do a double takewhen they arrived matching in cream tweed tuxes embroidered with floral bouquets. Leto and Michel accessorized with sunglasses and rust red clutches, parting their long hair to the side with a clip.In conversation withVogue, theMorbiusstar joked about his and Michele’s fashion statements.“Double Victorian Gilded Trouble. That’s all you need to know,” he said.

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Seeing Double? Alessandro Michele and Jared Leto Twin in Gucci

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

The actor and Gucci creative directormade Met-goers do a double takewhen they arrived matching in cream tweed tuxes embroidered with floral bouquets. Leto and Michel accessorized with sunglasses and rust red clutches, parting their long hair to the side with a clip.

In conversation withVogue, theMorbiusstar joked about his and Michele’s fashion statements.

“Double Victorian Gilded Trouble. That’s all you need to know,” he said.

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Lizzo Accessorizes with Her Flute — and Puts on a Show

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Lizzo attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City.

“It took 22,000 hours to make this coat, I’m just so happy to be in it, I feel like a piece of art,” the singer said during theVoguelivestream from the carpet.

source: people.com