See Every Elegant Beauty Look From the Red Carpet at the 2016 Met Gala

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The Costume Institute Gala at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts our favorite red carpet every year. Everyone from supermodels and movie stars to fashion icons and musicians turn out to rock revolutionary hair and makeup looks. 2016's theme placed a strong emphasis on technology, and the stars embraced the edgy inspiration with dark, brooding lip colors and sculpted hairstyles. In anticipation of 2017's event, read on to see some of the best creations from last year.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen's platinum mane was studded with black braids, but the most head-turning part of her look was her silver foil shadow.

Hair: Adir Abergel
Makeup: Jillian Dempsey
Key products: Pai-Shau Biphasic Infusion ($28), Chanel Quadra Eyeshadow in Tissé Ombre de Lune ($61)

Nicki Minaj

Streaks of platinum strands seemed like a nod back to Nicki's edgy, more colorful beauty looks.

Beyoncé

Beyoncé wore an graphic smoky eye in an unexpected shade of teal.

Madonna

The Queen of Pop wore a large medallion in her hair, resulting in a superbohemian style.

Lily Aldridge

The model added metallic paint to her brows, matching them flawlessly to her golden gown.

Hair: Bryce Scarlette
Makeup: Quinn Murphy
Key products: MarulaOil Rare Oil Treatment ($46), Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick in Mahogany 232 ($30)

Solange Knowles

Little strips of gold foil added a flashy accent to Solange's eye makeup.

Katie Holmes

Katie's supersleek, straight strands reminded us of Cher's go-to look from the 1970s.

Hair: DJ Quintero
Key product: Alterna Haircare Caviar CC Cream ($25)

FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs accented her polished updo with dangling chains, which extended down to her nose piercing.

Katy Perry

We almost didn't recognize Katy Perry thanks to her bleached brows! We loved how her black lipstick mirrored the finish on her leather gloves.

Hair: Chris Appleton
Makeup: Todd Delano
Key products: Oscar Blandi Lacca Medium Hold Hair Spray ($25), CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte Lipstick in Perry Panther ($7)

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla pushed back her Afro with a silver, diamond-studded headband.

Emma Roberts

Emma wore festival-worthy braids in her red hair.

Anna Kendrick

Anna's complexion was the highlight of her look due to its dewy, flawless finish.

Amy Schumer

Amy kept her look simple with voluminous blond waves and a swipe of black eyeliner.

Makeup: Andrea Tiller
Key product: Laura Mercier Face Illuminator in Devotion ($44)

Zendaya

The star slayed in a Beatles-esque bowl cut and a bronze smoky eye.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel's deep burgundy lip made her green eyes look even brighter.

Makeup: Kayleen McAdams
Key product: Nars Cosmetics Audacious Lipstick in Liv ($32)

Zoe Saldana

Zoe's ultrataut updo made her look like a ballet dancer.

Makeup: Vera Steimberg
Key product: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow in Light/Medium ($68)

Lorde

Lorde's iridescent shadow and soft pink lip mirrored the delicate pastel tones in her gown.

Claire Danes

Claire looked just like Cinderella thanks to her polished, sophisticated chignon.

Hair: Peter Butler
Key product: Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher Leave-In Treatment ($8)

Olivia Wilde

Olivia's sun-kissed complexion looked completely radiant on the red carpet.

Makeup: Melanie Inglessis
Key product: Revlon Powder Blush in Bronzilla ($11)

Amber Heard

Amber's maroon lip looked stunning with her champagne gown.

Hair: Robert Vetica
Makeup: Melanie Inglessis
Key product: Davines More Inside This Is a Medium Hair Spray ($29), Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Quad #6 ($60)

Taylor Swift

Taylor's blackened berry lip was a striking contrast against her fair complexion and platinum bob.

Hailee Steinfeld

The actress's daytime smoky eye and contoured lip positively smoldered on the red carpet.

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse accented her bright blue eyes with a bold cat eye.

Makeup: Lauren Andersen
Key product: Avon Mega Effects Liquid Eyeliner ($8)

Elle Fanning

From her flaxen mane to her flawless complexion, Elle looked totally luminous.

Alicia Vikander

Alicia's skin looked almost as luminous as the golden accents on her gown.

Hair: Chris Naselli
Makeup: Georgie Eisdell
Key product: TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Touchable Bounce Mousse ($5)

Kate Mara

Kate's flushed cheeks gave her a sexy, naughty glow.

Makeup: Coleen Campbell-Olwell
Key product: Sisley Phyto-Khol Perfect Eyeliner in Navy ($57)

Poppy Delevingne

Poppy coordinated her oxblood lip to her nails for a matchy-matchy look.

Hair: Laura Polko
Key product: Scunci Hair Shimmer in Gold and Silver ($10)

Rita Ora

We couldn't decide what was more eye-catching about Rita's look — her glimmering, highlighted cheekbones, or her tattoos peeking through the sheer cutouts in her gown.

Makeup: Kathy Jeung
Key product: Rimmel London Sculpting & Highlighting Kit by Kate Moss in Golden Sands ($7)

Selena Gomez

Selena's fluttery lashes gave off a cat-eye-like appearance.

Makeup: Hung Vanngo
Key product: Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner in Raven ($20)

Demi Lovato

Her slicked-back strands and crisply defined brows made Demi look seriously fierce.

Makeup: Jill Powell
Key product: Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Palette ($62)

Sienna Miller

The bohemian goddess wore her hair in a tousled, sexy updo.

Key product: Burberry Full Kisses in Nude Blush No.501 ($30)

Ciara

Ciara showed up to the Met Gala wearing her hair in an unexpected silver hue.

Hair: Cesar Ramirez
Makeup: Yolonda Frederick
Key product: H&M Beauty Highlighter-to-Go Highlighter Stick in Imperial Topaz

Alexa Chung

Alexa's wet-look lob made her appear as if she'd taken a dip in a pool before hitting the red carpet.

Hair: Anh Co Tran
Makeup: Charlotte Day
Key product: L'Oréal Professionnel Crêpage de Chignon Mineral Powder Spray

Margot Robbie

Subtle shimmer on Margot's cheeks and brows gave her an ethereal appearance.

Emily Ratajkowski

A carbon-black cat eye accentuated Emily's gorgeous, almond-shaped eyes.

Makeup: Gianpaolo Ceciliato
Key product: Sisley Paris So Intense Liquid Liner ($70)

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer opted for a purple lip and dramatic cat eye to add flair to her beauty look.

Hair: Cesar Ramirez
Key product: Mizani HRM Spray ($17)

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë's lace mask added sexy mystique to her beauty look.

Florence Welch

Blush and brow-grazing bangs were the key attributes of the singer's look.

Hair: Ryan Richman
Makeup: Lisa Aharon
Key products: Dove Refresh+Care Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo ($6), Sephora Collection Colorful Cheek Ink Gel ($14)

Irina Shayk

Irina's glowing skin and bronzed shadow made her look extraradiant.

Jennifer Connelly

Sapphire liner and pomegranate lip gloss added a pop of color to Jennifer's look.

Makeup: Kara Yoshimoto Bua
Key product: Chanel Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Midnight ($30)

Dakota Johnson

Dakota's flawless complexion, matte rose lip, and glossy strands made her look like a porcelain doll.

Makeup: Pati Dubroff
Key product: Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation in Dune ($48)

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë's cascading waves gave off mermaid vibes.

Hair: Gregory Russell
Makeup: Mai Quynh
Key product: Elizabeth Arden Sunset Bronze Prismatic Lip Gloss in Moonlight Kiss ($19)

Kate Hudson

Kate looked like a golden goddess on the red carpet.

Hair: Shay Ashual
Key product: GHD Platinum Styler ($249)

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga embraced glam-rock beauty with teased blond strands and a glossy red lip.

Makeup: Sarah Tanno
Key product: Nars Cosmetics Audacious Lipstick in Lana ($32)

Emma Watson

Emma's strands were sculpted back into a glossy, polished bob.

Mindy Kaling

Mindy's grungy mauve lip and gray smoky eye were an unexpected pairing against her cream gown.

Makeup: Janice Kinjo
Key product: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in 30 Satin Light Rosewood ($20)

Allison Williams

Allison's twisted updo was beautifully accented with pearls and crystals.

Hair: Rebekah Forecast
Makeup: Gianpaolo Ceciliato
Key products: Amika Curl Defining Cream ($24), AmorePacific Age Correcting Foundation Cushion Broad Spectrum SPF 25 ($80)

Kendall Jenner

Kendall's smoothed-back strands showed off her delicate bone structure.

Makeup: Hrush Achemyan
Key product: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Insatiable Ivory ($30)

Adriana Lima

The model wore a matte red lip that made her peepers look piercingly blue.

Makeup: Morgane Martini
Key product: Maybelline New York The Loaded Bolds Lipstick in Orange Danger (available July 2016)

Cindy Crawford

The supermodel opted for simple, straight strands and a soft pink pout.

Makeup: Jo Baker
Key product: Rimmel London Sculpting & Highlighting Kit by Kate Moss in Golden Sand ($7)

Nicole Kidman

Braids and an intricate crystal headpiece made Nicole look like she stepped off the set of Game of Thrones.

Naomi Watts

Shimmery shadow and a pink pout were punchy beauty choices for Naomi.

Joan Smalls

Joan smoldered with a sultry dark shadow and a nude, balmy lip.

Makeup: Porsche Cooper
Key product: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss in Discreet Nude ($26)

Riley Keough

The actress wore gold foil on her lids, which mirrored the flash of the sequins on her gown.

Makeup: Vincent Oquendo
Key product: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bow N Arrow ($20)

Anna Ewers

The model's sculpted, polished waves added a touch of retro glam to her modern look.

Misty Copeland

Misty's flawlessly groomed arches gave us major brow envy.

Rose Byrne

Rose's sombré brunette lob added warmth to her beauty look.

Uma Thurman

Uma's sideswept strands and peachy lip were a classic choice for the red carpet.

Makeup: Robin Fredriksz
Key product: Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick in Core Cora 234 ($30)

Lara Stone

The supermodel's ombré shadow made her peepers look enormous.

Ellie Bamber

Ellie accented her porcelain skin with an unexpected pink smoky eye.

Aja Naomi King

Aja coordinated her mustard gown to a shimmering pop of shadow on her upper lid.

Kate Bosworth

Kate's stunning crystal headpiece made her look like royalty on the red carpet.

Hannah Davis

The model looked totally radiant thanks to her liberal use of highlighter.

Makeup: Lauren Andersen
Key product: Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls in Sunkissed ($9)

Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan's silvery strands and matching shadow gave a futuristic vibe to her beauty look.

Makeup: Hila Karmand
Key product: Maybelline New York Eye Studio 24HR Color Tattoo Cream Gel Shadow in Audacious Asphalt ($7)

Willow Smith

Willow accented her beautiful eyes with dramatic liner and dabs of silver shadow.

Makeup: Steven Aturo
Key product: Chanel Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil in Graphite ($30)

Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose's rosy eyes and cheeks gave her a youthful glow.

Makeup: Sam Bryant
Key product: Chanel Powder Blush in Alezane ($45)

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