Updated on: May 2, 2022 / 11:43 PM / CBS NEWS
The coronavirus pandemic isn't over — not by a long shot — but that hasn't stopped the American red carpet from making a roaring comeback in 2022.
Case in point: The 2022 Met Gala, that most fashionable of fêtes pioneered by Vogue magazine. The theme this year: "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," or, "Gilded Glamour."
So, who got a coveted invite? And perhaps more importantly: What did they wear?
Vanessa Hudgens arrived in Moschino.
Model and reality star Kendall Jenner attends The 2022 Met Gala.
Along with bleached eyebrows, she wore a two-piece, custom black tulle Prada look.
Kaia Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and a model in her own right, arrives in sparkly style.
She wears a sheer gown with cutout details along the bodice by Alexander McQueen.
Megan Thee Stallion glitters at the the 2022 Met Gala.
Billie Eilish attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
The singer reportedly wore a custom "up-cycled" dress made entirely of previously used fabrics.
Hailey Bieber attends the 2022 Met Gala.
Her feathered coat and halter-neck slip gown was designed by Saint Laurent.
Actress Tessa Thompson attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Carolina Herrera's Wes Gordon created her cascading pink number.
Michelle Yeoh attends the 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
She walked the carpet with Prabal Gurung, the designer of her gown.
Actress and fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Her top-to-toe look came courtesy of Christopher John Rogers.
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian arrives for the 2022 Met Gala.
She's wearing the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore during her "Happy Birthday" performance for then-President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
Kim Kardashian was joined by beau Pete Davidson.
He wore a Dior suit.
Tennis legend Venus Williams arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Fashion house Chloe created her simple but elegant look.
"Bridgerton" actress Simone Ashley attends The 2022 Met Gala.
Her look is designed by Moschino.
Musician Joe Jonas and actress Sophie Turner attend The 2022 Met Gala.
They are both wearing Louis Vuitton.
Musician Camila Cabello arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Her complex look was created by Atelier Prabal Gurung.
Blake Lively attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Actor Sebastian Stan, he of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Actress Emma Stone attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Channeling her inner flapper, the actress sports a look by Louis Vuitton.
"Bridgerton" actress Nicola Coughlan arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Richard Quinn provided her pink, feathered ensemble.
Olympic champ Chloe Kim attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala.
She seems to float in Giambattista Valli.
Model Gigi Hadid attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Her look includes a — yes — red corset jumpsuit by Versace and a massive, matching cape.
YouTuber Emma Chamberlain arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She wears Louis Vuitton with Cartier jewelry.
La La Anthony arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022.
Jack Harlow arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
It may look black, but it's actually a dark chocolate look by Givenchy.
Jung Ho-yeon, breakout star of the Netflix hit "Squid Game," arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
The actress, who is a model for Louis Vuitton, wears a look by the designer.
Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She's showing off a Christian Siriano look.
Singer-songwriter Janelle Monae arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Her dazzling look was created by Ralph Lauren with jewelry by Delfina Delettrez.
Dashing actor Regé-Jean Page arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Country queen Kacey Musgraves arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She wears a floor-length Prada look.
Actress and playwright Danai Gurira attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Actress Tommy Dorfman arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Influencer Isabelle Boemeke arrives for the 2022 Met Gala.
Shawn Mendes attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
His look was designed by Tommy Hilfiger.
Priscilla Presley arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She's wearing a floor-length Prada look.
Actress Cynthia Erivo attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Her all-white look comes via Louis Vuitton with Roberto Coin jewelry.
Musician Anderson .Paak arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Supermodel-of-the-moment Quannah Chasinghorse arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Part of her look involved indigenous jewelry.
"Succession" co-star Kieran Culkin arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Designer LaQuan Smith arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Musician and Grammy winner Jon Batiste arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
His velvet suit includes floral detailing.
Model Amber Valletta arrives at the The 2022 Met Gala.
On the right: Makeup maven Charlotte Tilbury.
Amy Schumer attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
The comedy queen wears Alexander McQueen.
Camila Mendes attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala.
Mindy Kaling attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Her springy look was created by Prabal Gurung, paired with De Beers jewelry.
Chloe Moretz arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
One of the few women to sport pants this year, she is wearing Louis Vuitton.
Actor Riz Ahmed arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
In a reported homage to immigrant workers, Ahmed wears a look by Prada.
Caroline Trentini arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Actress Gemma Chan arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Comic Chloe Fineman arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
The "SNL" star wore a golden, floor-length look.
Actress Maude Apatow, of the series "Euphoria," arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
As part of her ensemble, she's sporting a Miu Miu gown and Cartier jewelry.
Actress Julianne Moore arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
Adrien Brody arrives in a sharp tux at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
He appears in the HBO series "Winning Time."
Lin-Manuel Miranda attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala.
Designer Paul Tazewell provided the look.
Rachel Smith attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in black and white.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys arrive at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Keys wears a floor-length look from Ralph Lauren, including a dress and a cape celebrating the New York skyline.
Actor Kodi Smit-McPhee arrives at The 2022 Met Gala.
His interpretation of the night's theme? Denim.
Carey Mulligan and Jessie Buckley arrive at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Hillary Rodham Clinton attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City.
"West Side Story" co-star Ansel Elgort wasn't at this year's Oscars.
But he's made it to the 2022 Met Gala.
Model Winnie Harlow arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
She reportedly wears Iris van Herpen.
Lori Harvey attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Model Molly Sims attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City.
Model Kate Moss attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Claire Danes attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Kiki Layne attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022 in New York City.
Actress Dove Cameron attends The 2022 Met Gala.
She sports a look by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen.
Glenn Close attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
British model Naomi Campbell arrives for the 2022 Met Gala.
First published on May 2, 2022 / 10:45 PM
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