50+ Iconic Met Gala Dresses Worn by Latinas
With the 2017 Met Gala mere days away, we're getting flashbacks of all our favorite gowns and minidresses from years past. This red carpet is where so many iconic looks are created, leaving their mark on the red carpet for the event celebrating the Costume Institute's Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit, which this year is honoring Rei Kawakubo and Comme des Garcons.
We could never forget Jennifer Lopez's 2015 barely there Versace gown with a red dragon stamped on the front or Zoe Saldana's paisley Michael Kors dress from the year before. And even going back (all the way back), we still have vivid memories of Eva Mendes's asymmetrical Calvin Klein gown in 2008. Remember those looks and many more straight ahead as you get ready for this year's event on May 1.
Selena Gomez
In 2016, Selena went sweet in this Louis Vuitton leather and silk look.
Jennifer Lopez
To fit the 2015 theme of China: Through the Looking Glass, J Lo wore a see-through Versace dress with a red dragon motif.
Lupita Nyong'o
At the 2014 gala, the Mexican-born actress shone in a beaded Prada dress.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe's 2016 Dolce & Gabbana gown literally left us in awe. It was a thing of beauty!
Penélope Cruz
Oscar de la Renta was Penélope's pick and date at the 2011 Met Gala.
Jessica Alba
The Tory Burch dress worn by Jessica at the 2013 event allowed her toned abs to take center stage.
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele took the punk theme to heart in this Anthony Vaccarello minidress.
Nicole Richie
In 2013, Nicole went white from head to toe in a Topshop gown.
Cameron Diaz
Stella McCartney designed Cameron's 2012 backless gown.
Christy Turlington-Burns
The simple gown chosen by the Salvadorian-American model was still impactful.
Thalia
We're calling this 2016 dress Thalia's most daring look to date. The Tommy Hilfiger gown had a metallic arm and armor top.
Zoe Saldana
The low-cut and puffy Michael Kors gown that Zoe wore to the 2014 Met gala was so flattering.
Thalia
A strapless multicolored Tommy Hilfiger dress was the Mexican superstar's pick for the 2014 red carpet.
Lupita Nyong'o
Her hairstyle might have stolen the show, but everything about Lupita's 2016 Calvin Klein Collection gown was stunning.
Nicole Richie
For the 2010 American Woman, Fashioning a National Identity gala, Nicole wore a silver Marc Jacobs gown that perfectly complemented her dark hair.
Joan Smalls
Back in 2011, Joan wore a formfitting Tom Ford sparkly, high-neck dress.
Jessica Alba
At the 2014 event, Jessica was a golden goddess in a Diane von Furstenberg tiered lace gown.
Jennifer Lopez
Leave it to J Lo to show up to the 2013 punk-themed night in a leopard-print long-sleeved, but backless, gown from Michael Kors.
Eva Mendes
In 2012, Eva looked good in a tangerine Prada gown with white and black embellishments.
Joan Smalls
Showing her abs and lots of leg, Joan Smalls sported a royal blue and black Roberto Cavalli number in 2015.
Adriana Lima
We almost didn't recognize the Brazilian Victoria's Secret Angel when she showed up with dark hair and in this gorgous Marc Jacobs dress.
Gisele Bündchen
For the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy gala in 2008, the Brazilian beauty wore a barely there Versace piece.
Demi Lovato
For her first Met Gala in 2016, Demi chose a custom Moschino gown in silver, gold, and black that perfectly showed off her curves.
Camilla Belle
In a drape chiffon strapless red dress and with designer Jason Wu by her side, Camilla attended the 2010 party.
Selena Gomez
For her first Met Gala appearance, Selena impressed in an eggplant Diane von Furstenberg gown.
Nicole Richie
With a gray velvet Donna Karan dress and purple hair, Nicole stole the 2014 red carpet.
Sofia Vergara
The Modern Family actress could have worn this gorgeous blush Marchesa dress at her wedding after walking the 2015 red carpet.
Victoria Justice
In McQ by Alexander McQueen, Victoria went colorful and young at the 2012 event.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe looked stunning in a navy blue, sparkly one-sleeved Calvin Klein dress in 2010.
Sofia Vergara
Sofia let her curves do the talking in a Marchesa mermaid silhouette back in 2012.
Thalia
A sparkly number by Tommy Hilfiger was Thalia's choice for 2013.
America Ferrera
This black and white Monique Lhuillier dress showed off America's curves.
Christy Turlington-Burns
Channeling Old Hollywood glam, Christy stepped out in a Calvin Klein Collection black gown with sparkly appliqués and a low-cut neckline.
Adriana Lima
Adriana looked like Audrey Hepburn in 2016 in this Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress matched with red lipstick.
Salma Hayek
On the night Alexander McQueen was being celebrated at the 2011 gala, Salma wore a soft beige dress by the late designer.
Cameron Diaz
The long cape on Cameron's bright blue Stella McCartney gown let her spiked belt peek through for the 2013 punk night.
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele managed to stand out on the red carpet in a gorgeous scarlet Alexander McQueen frock.
Rosario Dawson
The tiered texture and black bow of this Giambattista Valli gown didn't overwhelm Rosario Dawson on the red carpet in 2010.
Aubrey Plaza
The Puerto-Rican-American actress sparkled in a Marios Schwab cape minidress at the 2013 gala.
Camilla Belle
The sun motif on Camilla's pale blue Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture gown in 2007 was just gorgeous.
Eva Mendes
This Dolce and Gabbana floral gown worn by Eva in 2010 is as iconic as it gets.
Alessandra Ambrosio
The Brazilian Victoria's Secret model wore a mesh-like Balmain gown that fit the theme of the year, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
Jessica Alba
Jessica's waves and gold Michael Kors dress were a hit in 2012.
Rosario Dawson
Rosario's 2011 black sequined Diane von Furstenberg dress didn't leave much to the imagination.
Eva Mendes
Bright blue, one-sleeved, and structured, Eva's 2011 Stella McCartney look was a sight to be seen.
Selena Gomez
Vera Wang dressed Selena Gomez in this flamenco-inspired white dress for the 2015 party.
Fergie
Fergie chose a classic Calvin Klein black gown in 2008 and paired it with dark makeup and a straight ponytail.
Eva Longoria
Ruffles were everywhere on Eva's 2008 purple textured Marchesa dress.
Alessandra Ambrosio
The Brazilian model's abs were on full display in 2010 when she wore a Versace soft pink dress.
Fergie
A Marchesa rose-inspired blush gown with silver details was Fergie's 2011 pick.
Eva Longoria
Marchesa also dressed Eva for the 2010 gala in a strapeless dress with a long train.
Joan Smalls
In violet lipstick and a Vera Wang strapless tulle dress, Joan made everyone's jaws drop in 2014.
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele wore a black lacy Balenciaga gown with emerald earrings in 2014.
Camilla Belle
Camilla looked stunning in a pale gold curve-hugging Ralph Lauren dress and dark lipstick back in 2012.
Gisele Bündchen
Fringe and textured leather played a big role in Gisele's Alexander McQueen 2010 minidress.
Eva Mendes
In 2008, the asymmetrical hem of Eva's aqua Calvin Klein dress made the look special.
Thalia
The light gold shade of Thalia's 2010 dress made her skin glow.
Jennifer Lopez
In 2004, J Lo paired her flamenco-inspired Dolce and Gabbana black dress with a bright red lip.