Met Gala Fashion Instagrams 2018

The Met Gala: Who Goes, Who Hosts, and Who Decides the Theme — The fashion industry is preparing for its biggest and most exclusive event of the year: the Met Gala. On May 7, esteemed designers and big-name celebrities — ahem, Rihanna — are gathering for the annual ball, which will focus on the relationship between fashion and religion this year and is appropriately titled "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination." Ahead of the glamorous gala, attendees have been offering a behind-the-scenes look by sharing their intimate getting-ready routines, over-the-top ensembles, and wild party shots on Instagram. Have we piqued your interest yet? Look ahead to see all the best insider Instagram posts of the evening.

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Eva Chen Shared This Epic Group Shot

k, there was no way all eleven of us would all look good in one photo but half of @lizakoshy is missing, we’re all looking at different cameras, and @virgilabloh you look like a bathing maiden in a Grecian myth 🧐. #metgala 2018 x Instagram table: so fun!

A post shared by Eva Chen (@evachen212) on May 7, 2018 at 11:08pm PDT

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Ariana Grande Modeled Her Gown

♡

A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on May 7, 2018 at 10:35pm PDT

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Trevor Noah Snagged a Picture With Cardi B and Jeremy Scott

Dripping in finesse #metgala

A post shared by Trevor Noah (@trevornoah) on May 7, 2018 at 4:41pm PDT

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Pharrell Williams Posed With Helen Lasichanh

Take her to Chanel, ‘cause she fine #MetGala

A post shared by Pharrell Williams (@pharrell) on May 7, 2018 at 7:12pm PDT

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Kylie Jenner Cuddled Up to Travis Scott

A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on May 7, 2018 at 10:05pm PDT

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Kim Kardashian Grabbed Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner For a Picture

Sister beauties @kendalljenner @bellahadid

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on May 8, 2018 at 5:03am PDT

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Jourdan Dunn Flaunted Her Train

Feels like I just walked right outta Heaven..... #metball

A post shared by Jourdan Dunn (@jourdandunn) on May 7, 2018 at 4:14pm PDT

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Nicki Minaj Had a Spiritual Moment on the Red Carpet

#OscarDeLaRenta #MetGala 🙏🏽

A post shared by Barbie® (@nickiminaj) on May 7, 2018 at 6:07pm PDT

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Ariana Grande Took a Selfie With Vera Wang

I ♡ Vera

A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on May 7, 2018 at 6:54pm PDT

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Kylie Jenner Got Ready in a Towel

A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on May 7, 2018 at 7:05pm PDT

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Diane Kruger Donned a Philip Treacy Veil

Ready or not ♥️ @bridgetbragerhair ♥️ PHILIP TREACY !!!!!!!

A post shared by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on May 7, 2018 at 2:32pm PDT

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Ashley Graham Couldn't Resist a KiraKira Shot

✨Heavenly body ✨ @theashleygraham in @prabalgurung @tasaki_intl @giuseppezanotti ✂️ @justinemarjan 💋 @allanface #hitthemarque

A post shared by la marque (@lamarquenyc) on May 7, 2018 at 4:34pm PDT

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Gisele Bündchen Took a Steamy Selfie

Ready to go! Thank you to the entire @versace team for working so hard to make me an eco dress. The fabric and lining used are both 100% organic silk ecologically dyed, the threads are 100% organic cotton and everything is certificated as GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard. Thank you to my super team @hungvanngo @davidvoncannon @georgecortina and @deborahlippman for getting me ready for tonight!✨ 🙏✨ Pronta! Obrigada por toda equipe da @versace por trabalhar tão duro para fazer meu vestido totalmente sustentável. O tecido e forro de seda são 100% orgânicos e ecologicamente tingidos, as linhas são de algodão 100% orgânico e tudo é certificado pela organização GOTS.Obrigada @hungvanngo @davidvoncannon @georgecortina e @deborahlippman por me prepararem para esta noite!

A post shared by Gisele Bündchen (@gisele) on May 7, 2018 at 4:00pm PDT

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Lily Collins Got Her Makeup Touched-Up

Final touches on @lilyjcollins. Braided gorgeousness by @gregoryrussellhair....#BTS #lilycollins #lilyjcollins #fionastiles #metgala #metgala2018

A post shared by fionastiles (@fionastiles) on May 7, 2018 at 4:25pm PDT

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Sarah Jessica Parker Made a Grand Entrance

This is now. X, Sj

A post shared by SJP (@sarahjessicaparker) on May 7, 2018 at 4:39pm PDT

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Greta Gerwig Posed in Her Dramatic Ensemble

#GretaGerwig looking angelic on her way to the #metball2018 this evening. Dress @therow @cristinaehrlich @kevinmichaelericson hair @hairbyjohnd makeup @jennstreicher using @juicebeauty #feedyourskin #cleanbeauty

A post shared by jennstreicher (@jennstreicher) on May 7, 2018 at 4:15pm PDT

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Alexa Chung Got Glammed Up

Sneak peek!

A post shared by Alexa (@alexachung) on May 7, 2018 at 2:34pm PDT

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Gigi Hadid's Gown Got Some Finishing Touches

final moments.... (thank you to the amazing @versace team for your hard work and unparalleled craftsmanship) 💙 on my way @donatella_versace x

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on May 7, 2018 at 3:35pm PDT

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Diane Kruger Shared a Shot From the Prabal Gurung Party Bus

I MEAN ITS A PARTY BUS !!!!! @prabalgurung #prabalsgirlsareonthemove

A post shared by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on May 7, 2018 at 2:55pm PDT

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Hailee Steinfeld Lounged in a Bathrobe

Started at 14, now I’m here. #MetBall

A post shared by hailee steinfeld (@haileesteinfeld) on May 7, 2018 at 3:16pm PDT

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Nina Agdal Wore Her Shades For a Fitting

#MeatGalaFittings

A post shared by Nina Agdal (@ninaagdal) on May 1, 2018 at 11:23am PDT

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Stella Maxwell Got Her Makeup Done

✌🏼🔜 #MetBall

A post shared by Stella! (@stellamaxwell) on May 7, 2018 at 1:52pm PDT

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Emily Ratajkowski Tried Out a Shorter Wig, but Admitted It Didn't Work Out

Didn’t work out for tonight butttt...stay tuned! 💕 @jennifer_yepez (it’s a wig, guys)

A post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on May 7, 2018 at 9:05am PDT

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Karlie Kloss Hung With Her Besties the Night Before

the night before the first Monday in May

A post shared by Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) on May 6, 2018 at 8:54pm PDT

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Kim Kardashian Prepped For Hair in a Black Robe

Let the glam begin... Happy Met Monday

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on May 7, 2018 at 10:48am PDT

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Kate Moss Sat in the Makeup Chair

Getting ready for the Met Gala, thanks to @decortebeauty #kma #katemoss #decorte #metball2018

A post shared by Kate Moss Agency (@katemossagency) on May 7, 2018 at 12:55pm PDT

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Madonna Prepped in Layered Jewels

Even Queens need to eat. ............👑🙏🏼😇 #metgala #magic #heavenly. @andylecompte @visionaaron

A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) on May 6, 2018 at 5:38pm PDT

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Anne Hathaway Shared a Sneak Peek at Her Look

Sneak peek... ❤️ #ValentinoForever #metball2018

A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) on May 7, 2018 at 7:01am PDT

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Emily Ratajkowski Tried Out This Bejeweled Sleeve

Met prep

A post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on May 6, 2018 at 2:12pm PDT

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And a Pair of Stunning Earrings

An everyday earring

A post shared by Emma Jade Morrison (@emmajademorrison) on May 6, 2018 at 3:28pm PDT

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Stylish Jamie Mizrahi Teased Katy Perry's Look . . .

#details #KatyPerry @versace

A post shared by Jamie Mizrahi (@sweetbabyjamie) on May 7, 2018 at 1:48pm PDT

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. . . and Riley Keough's Gown

#details #RileyKeough @louisvuitton

A post shared by Jamie Mizrahi (@sweetbabyjamie) on May 7, 2018 at 1:44pm PDT

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Stylist Micaela Erlanger Had Every Color Shoe on Hand For a Fitting

Got to have every color! ❤️💛💚💙💜#metgalafittings #metgala #metball

A post shared by Micaela Erlanger (@micaelaerlanger) on May 4, 2018 at 8:22am PDT

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Stylist Kate Young Played Around With Some Tiffany & Co. Rings

#schlumberger #tiffanyandco #metprep

A post shared by Kate Young (@kateyoung) on May 3, 2018 at 5:14am PDT

Lisa Wore an Under-$100 Bra Top to the Met Gala After Parties Plus More Celebrity Looks

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Stylist Thomas Carter Phillips Photographed a Rosary

#firstmondayinmay #metgala

A post shared by Thomas Carter Phillips (@tcarterphillips) on May 7, 2018 at 1:00pm PDT

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Stylist Karla Welch Separated Her Clients by Plastic Bag — Organization Is Key!

10 percent luck. 90 percent preparation. #firstmondayinmay #metball

A post shared by Karla Welch (@karlawelchstylist) on May 7, 2018 at 10:19am PDT

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Eva Chen Shared This Epic Group Shot

Ariana Grande Modeled Her Gown

Trevor Noah Snagged a Picture With Cardi B and Jeremy Scott

Pharrell Williams Posed With Helen Lasichanh

Kylie Jenner Cuddled Up to Travis Scott

Kim Kardashian Grabbed Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner For a Picture

Jourdan Dunn Flaunted Her Train

Nicki Minaj Had a Spiritual Moment on the Red Carpet

Ariana Grande Took a Selfie With Vera Wang

Kylie Jenner Got Ready in a Towel

Diane Kruger Donned a Philip Treacy Veil

Ashley Graham Couldn't Resist a KiraKira Shot

Gisele Bündchen Took a Steamy Selfie

Lily Collins Got Her Makeup Touched-Up

Sarah Jessica Parker Made a Grand Entrance

Greta Gerwig Posed in Her Dramatic Ensemble

Alexa Chung Got Glammed Up

Gigi Hadid's Gown Got Some Finishing Touches

Kim Kardashian Teased Her Versace Look

Diane Kruger Shared a Shot From the Prabal Gurung Party Bus

Hailee Steinfeld Lounged in a Bathrobe

Nina Agdal Wore Her Shades For a Fitting

Stella Maxwell Got Her Makeup Done

Emily Ratajkowski Tried Out a Shorter Wig, but Admitted It Didn't Work Out

Karlie Kloss Hung With Her Besties the Night Before

Kim Kardashian Prepped For Hair in a Black Robe

Kate Moss Sat in the Makeup Chair

Madonna Prepped in Layered Jewels

Anne Hathaway Shared a Sneak Peek at Her Look

Emily Ratajkowski Tried Out This Bejeweled Sleeve

And a Pair of Stunning Earrings

Stylish Jamie Mizrahi Teased Katy Perry's Look . . .

. . . and Riley Keough's Gown

Stylist Micaela Erlanger Had Every Color Shoe on Hand For a Fitting

Stylist Kate Young Played Around With Some Tiffany & Co. Rings

Stylist Thomas Carter Phillips Photographed a Rosary

Stylist Karla Welch Separated Her Clients by Plastic Bag — Organization Is Key!

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