Look Back at the Wildest, Craziest and Most Absurd Met Gala Red Carpet Fashion Through the Years

Each year, the annual Met Gala encourages Hollywood’s finest to make an unforgettable appearance that coincides with the theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

From “Camp: Notes on Fashion” in 2019 to “Punk: Chaos to Couture” in 2013, stars bring their A-game to the fundraiser.

Outrageous looks have almost become an essential part of the stylish night. With the imaginations of fashion’s most creative designers behind them, stars have sported everything from backless chaps to pope attire.

The “China: Through the Looking Glass” collection in 2015 brought forth some seriously wild looks. Sarah Jessica Parker arrived in a Philip Treacy headpiece that featured a mohawk and a custom H&M dress that she helped design. Rihanna turned heads in a bright yellow Guo Pei Couture number that had a train over eight feet long. And you could hardly see Solange Knowles’ head peeking out of her structured Giles dress.

Possibly the funkiest theme of all was 2019’s “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Katy Perry made headlines for wearing a Jeremy Scott ensemble featuring a 3-D chandelier that even lit up. From Tiffany Haddish’s Michael Kors sparkly suit to Cardi B‘s Thom Browne mattress dress, it’s nearly impossible to narrow down the wild looks.

These are just a few of the wacky and cool outfits that have stood out through the years. But to see all the wildest, greatest and completely absurd looks to grace the Met Gala red carpet, keep scrolling.