The fashion industry is preparing for its biggest and most exclusive event of the year: the Met Gala [1]. On May 7, esteemed designers and big-name celebrities — ahem, Rihanna [2] — are gathering for the annual ball, which will focus on the relationship between fashion and religion [3] 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.
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!