The Best Met Gala View Wasn't on the Red Carpet — It Was on Instagram

By Kelsey Garcia

Updated on 5/3/2017 at 10:00 AM

While the annual star-studded Met Gala offers attendees a platform to flaunt some pretty memorable looks, 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 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

Miranda Kerr Multitasked

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