Memorable Met Gala looks through the years (92 images)

By UPI Staff

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has hosted a gala almost every year since 1948 to premiere the Costume Institute's annual exhibit. The 2023 Met Gala will take place Monday and will honor late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Here's a look at memorable Met Gala looks through the years.

Lively (R) and Reynolds arrive on the red carpet for The Met Gala on May 2, 2022. Lively wore Versace while Reynolds donned Ralph Lauren. The theme for 2022 was "In America: An Anthology of Fashion." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Kim Kardashian (R) in the original Marilyn Monroe Bob Mackie dress and Pete Davidson on May 2, 2022. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Gwen Stefani dons a lime green dress designed by Vera Wang on May 2, 2022. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Kylie Jenner wears a wedding gown designed by Virgil Abloh on May 2, 2022. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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