One of the biggest fashion events the Met Gala took place in New York on Monday.
The 2022 dress code of "gilded glamour" called to America's late 19th Century age of economic boom.
Celebrities took to the red carpet with their own interpretations of the theme which sparked debate on social media as many households are hard hit by the cost of living crisis,
Here are some of the looks from the prestigious fashion event this year.
Kim Kardashian, wearing a dress once worn by Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, arrived with boyfriend Pete Davidson (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Lizzo said she felt ‘like a piece of art’ in her outfit, designed by Thom Browne (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Event co host Blake Lively wore a transformative copper and turquoise gown which was an ‘homage to New York City’ (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
British rapper Stormzy opted for a full white suit and cape by Burberry, instead of his usual all black ensemble (Evan Agostini/AP)
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Petz made their debut as a married couple at the prestigious fashion event (Evan Agostini/AP)
Cara Delevingne attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Megan Thee Stallion attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Gigi Hadid attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Gwen Stefani wore a bold, lime green gown with matching arm length gloves and matching bodice (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Donatella Versace (right) said it was an ‘amazing birthday present’ to walk the red carpet with rapper Cardi B (left) (Evan Agostini/AP)
Kylie Jenner wore an off-shite bridal-themed gown with a veil attached to a backward baseball hat (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
British actress Cynthia Erivo departs The Mark Hotel prior to attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Actress Glenn Close attended the even accompanied by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Sarah Jessica Parker said she had taken inspiration for her outfit from a design by an historic seamstress who was a friend of former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Billie Eilish attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Winnie Harlow wore a striking white flared headpiece at the Met Gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Kodi Smit-McPhee attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Elon Musk attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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