While the annual star-studded Met Gala offers attendees a platform to flaunt some pretty memorable looks [1], the same can be said about Instagram. Celebrities and stylists often take to Instagram to share stunning shots long before and after the event. What's more, this year was all about Comme des Garcons [2] and its avant-garde visionary, Rei Kawakubo. So, what does that mean exactly? We expected the unexpected, and we weren't disappointed. Look ahead for behind-the-scenes shots from the 2017 Met Gala.
Jennifer Lopez Changed Into Her Afterparty Outfit
The Bathroom Was the Ultimate Hangout Spot
Sarah Paulson, Naomi Campbell, Jessica Chastain, and Lupita Nyong'o Took a Stunning Picture
Priyanka Chopra Hung Out With Nick Jonas, Armie Hammer, and Elizabeth Hammer
The Cool Kids Crowded Around This Table
Rihanna, Olivier Rousteing, and Kim Kardashian Got Together For a Picture
Bella Hadid and Behati Prinsloo Chilled
Bobby Cannavale Admired Rose Byrne
Bella Hadid and Zoë Kravitz Dramatically Posed
Serena Williams Twirled in Her Versace Gown
This Epic Group Picture Happened
Solange Made Her Way Inside
Rihanna and André Leon Talley Shared a Moment
Kerry Washington Showed Off Her Look
Bella and Gigi Hadid Acquired a New Sister
Katy Perry Showed Off Her Over-the-Top Look
Katie Holmes and Amy Schumer Got Together
Behati Prinsloo Kicked Up Her Legs
Lily Aldridge Needed a Bus to Fit Her Train
Kylie Jenner and Donatella Versace Took to the Red Carpet
Nicki Minaj Took Pictures With Just About Everyone!
Emily Ratajkowski Braced Herself For the Red Carpet
Katy Perry and André Leon Talley Chatted
Kylie Jenner's Versace Dress Sparkled
Solange Modeled Her Look on the Streets of New York
Katie Holmes Posed Before the Red Carpet
Alexa Chung Snapped a Mirror Selfie
Kerry Washington Grasped Her Clutch
Miranda Kerr Put On Her Cartier Jewels
Lily Collins Squeezed Into Her Car
Adriana Lima Captured Her Gown
Madonna and Jeremy Scott Matched
Miranda Kerr Exited Her Hotel
Lena Dunham Supported Planned Parenthood
Gisele Bündchen Struck a Pose
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Shared a Kiss
Jennifer Lopez Took a Final Look in the Mirror
Allison Williams Got Zipped Up
Diane Kruger Zoomed In on Her Outfit's Embellishments
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Took a Power Nap
Joan Smalls and Jeff K. Kim Jumped on the Bed
This Ralph & Russo Gown Left the Building
Karlie Kloss Shared Her Off-Duty Look
Emily Ratajkowski Snuck In a Sexy Selfie
Kate Young Flaunted Some Blinding Bling
Bella Hadid Had a Fitting With Alexander Wang
Priyanka Chopra Got Some Beauty Sleep
Zac Posen Worked on a Very Chic Puzzle
Nicole Phelps Previewed the Exhibit
Cristina Ehrlich Packed Some Essentials
Eva Chen Stopped by For a Preview