5 weirdest looks from the Met Gala that turned into a meme fest

One of the most anticipated fashion spectacles of the year, the Met Gala has long been a magnet for outrageous style moments that blur the line between genius and bizarre. Its ever-evolving themes and daring dress codes often give celebrities creative freedom, sometimes with unforgettable results, and other times, with fashion choices that miss the mark entirely. Over the years, the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum have seen everything from show-stopping couture to meme-worthy ensembles that left the internet buzzing. So, as we gear up for this year’s Met Gala, here’s a nostalgic look back at the wildest, weirdest looks that grabbed headlines and not always for the right reasons.

Turning up in a customised Dior thigh-high slit tulle gown, Priyanka nearly gave a mini heart attack to everyone at the event with her bizarre hair and makeup. Showing off her quirky side at the 2019 Met Gala-themed ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’, Bollywood’s Desi Girl forgot all about fashion tips and ended up becoming the meme of the year. She wore a long feathered cape attached to a silver top and teamed it with a rainbow skirt that made the whole outfit look like a gown. However, her over-the-top dark makeup with voluminous retro curls made her netizens call her a fashionable "clown", making her efforts go into the bin.

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Following the theme of 2021, ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’, Kim Kardashian arrived in a dramatic all-black Balenciaga fit that covered her whole body and her face. She wore a body-hugging dress with loose sleeves, full-length gloves, a full-face mask, and a covered head with spandex-like sheer material, with people comparing her to ghosts living in the attic. She completed the look with black heels and looked like somebody’s lost shadow on the red carpet.
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At the 2023 Met Gala, Jared Leto stole the show and came dressed like a life-sized cat. He was Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved Burmese cat Choupette and confused the crowd at first with his dramatic entry. He soon removed his head to prove the point, but it was too late for him to not turn the show into a meme fest, literally. The white costume had a full-furred tail, padded legs, and cat-like claws, with viewers asking him to join the team at Disneyland, leaving the fashion industry at peace.
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The Bad Gal of America Rihanna turned into a modern-day Belle at 2015’s Met Gala, dressed in a bright yellow couture creation by Guo Pei, which was, later on, turned into a pizza base by meme pages. Although a great pick for the theme ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’, the fur trim detailing with a football field-sized dramatic trail made her look a clown. Admitting to looking like one, the diva drove past the event thrice and finally made it out of the crowd, later on getting boos from the media for her choice, but full marks for her efforts.
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From Moschino’s chandelier-inspired outfit to cosplaying a cheeseburger, Katy Perry’s Met Gala looks live subscription-free in everyone’s minds. Knowing how to put on a good show, she’s never afraid of the comments and reviews but owns up to her fashion risks with no regrets or looking back. Filling the meme pages with laughs and claps, the diva always manages to make the show about her, leaving netizens split.
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