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Best and Worst Red Carpet Looks from the 2016 MET Gala

by Bongiwe Tshiqi

Arguably one of the fashion highlights of the year in Celebville, The 2016 MET Gala took place in the US last night. Each year the themes challenge celebs to try and be a little more daring in their style. This year the theme was fashion meets technology and most of those who attended hit the nail on the head. Here are the looks that stood out for us.

Which is your favourite?

 

1.Willow and Jaden Smith 

The siblings rocked the red carpet in black and white ensembles that were simple yet classic.

Sibling Goals ? #metgala #willowsmith #jadensmith #chanel #louisvitton #manusxmachina

A photo posted by Jibri Saeed-Hanif Victorian™ (@victorianprime_) on May 2, 2016 at 7:01pm PDT

 

 2. Gugu Mbatha-Raw 

The actress took a more simple route with a white Gabriela Hearst gown and she still stunned. 

#GuguMbathaRaw in #GabrielaHearst with the designer, en route to the #MetGala #ManusxMachina

A photo posted by Black Frame (@framenoir) on May 2, 2016 at 6:51pm PDT

 

 3. Amandla Stenberg 

We love Amanda’s 70s inspired futuristic look.

NEW pictures of Amandla Stenberg (Rue) at the Met Gala in NYC today, May 2nd! •|• {#amandlastenberg}

A photo posted by The Hunger Games (@cleverdeen) on May 2, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT

 

 4. Zendaya

The actress looks amazing in this Michael Kors gown! Not sure about that hair but that dress saves the day. 

She is only 19 ??? but she did that!!! ❤️❤️❤️? #Zendaya #myfav #bestdressed #female #slayed #MichaelKors #MetGala #2016 #RedCarpet #fashion #nyc

A photo posted by ?Mel?? (@meli_maine) on May 2, 2016 at 11:56pm PDT

 

 5. Freida Pinto 

Freido opts for a cleaner, sophisticated look in this Tory Burch dress. She looks great, but she could’ve dressed up a bit more for the MET.

#FreidaPinto keeps it sharp at the #MetGala in @ToryBurch. #ManusXMachina

A photo posted by ELLE India (@elleindiaofficial) on May 2, 2016 at 9:25pm PDT

 

 6. Naomi Campbell 

The supermodel shows off that banging body of hers in this Cavalli Couture gown. 

Gorgeous @iamnaomicampbell in a #CavalliCouture by @peter_dundas dress with crop top and high waisted train skirt in black silk lace allover embroidered with micro-beads and crystals. #MetGala #MetGala2016 #MetBall #ManusxMachina #PeterDundas #NaomiCampbell #CavalliCats #CavalliGirl #CavalliCrew

A photo posted by Roberto Cavalli (@roberto_cavalli) on May 2, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT

 

 7. Nicki Minaj 

Nicki went all belt crazy last night and we’re not convinced it worked. It’s just a bit all over the place for us.

Nicki Minaj. #METGALA2016 #metgala #nickiminaj minaj #kimkardashian #kanye #kanyewest #kanyewest #robkardashian #blacchyna #blacrob #lamarodom #kimye #kimk #tyga #kingkylie #kimkardashian #kingkylie #kyliejenner #scottdisick #khloekardashian #kanyewest #krisjenner #kimkardashian #kourtneykardashian #kyliejenner #kendalljenner #caitlinjenner #blacchyna #robkardashian #kardashiankids #kardashianjennerafrica

A photo posted by Love Kardash (@kardashianjennerafrica) on May 2, 2016 at 6:57pm PDT

 

 8. Beyoncé

We know a few people have had their issues with this look but it was one of our favourite looks of the night. Queen Bey looks gorgeous in Givenchy. 

Dammmmn Bey ? May as well make my account a Beyoncé fan page ? #Beyonce #MetGala2016 #BessedDressed #Givenchy ??

A photo posted by Rebecca McWilliam ? (@rebzmcw) on May 3, 2016 at 12:07am PDT

 

 9. Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita always stuns in green and this year is no different. That dress is everything! The hair is a little out there but it is the MET Gala after all.

This queen. Sheesh. #lupita #? #slay #metgala #beautiful #lupitanyongo #fashion #fashionista #redcarpet

A photo posted by A Leap of Style (@aleapofstyle) on May 2, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT

The shimmering train on @lupitanyongo’s custom @calvinklein dress. “I approve of the fact that #Lupita did metallic, but avoided the silver cliche trap,” says @nytimes fashion critic Vanessa Friedman. Photo by @damonwinter, who’s on the #redcarpet at the #MetGala. #manusxmachina #metgala2016

A photo posted by New York Times Fashion (@nytimesfashion) on May 2, 2016 at 6:42pm PDT

 

 10. Solange 

We usually adore everything about Solange‘s adventurous style but this year we’re not so sure. The dress and that hair is pretty but those leggings and those sandals… we don’t know.

? That was fun! Now I’m in a bomb ass sweatsuit. I know I drove you crazy @shionat with all of my fifty eleven screenshots. You are seriously amazing, even when you hate my shoe choices. Thank you @nikkinelms for giving me that shareefa bang that one time so I could know how much of an artist you are. Thank you @mmiiggss for bringing Christmas Tree Tinsel and trusting my face lol And thank you @pipbuzzz for giving me the goods. #Prom2016

A photo posted by Solange (@saintrecords) on May 2, 2016 at 8:18pm PDT

 

 11. Kim and Kanye 

The couple looked great in their metallic Balmain outfits although this was a bit predictable for Kim. 

#KimKardashiam y #kanye en la #METGala2016

A photo posted by Enredados Radio Show (@enredadosrd) on May 2, 2016 at 6:57pm PDT

 

12. FKA Twigs 

Another adventurous fashionista who disappointed this year was FKA Twigs. That beige dress was a bit of a snooze, even with the interesting back body art.

Going strong! #RobertPattinson and #FKAtwigs worked the #MetGala red carpet as a couple. (Photo credit: Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic)

A photo posted by Us Weekly (@usweekly) on May 2, 2016 at 8:37pm PDT

Art #fkatwigs #metgala

A photo posted by DΞΔN (@inpinteu) on May 3, 2016 at 12:07am PDT

 

13. Kerry Washington 

Kerry showed off her baby bump for the first time at the MET Gala red carpet in a beautiful Marc Jacobs gown. That hair is a bit much though!

Pregnant #kerrywashington #blacklace #redhair #metgala

A photo posted by Gossip Jo (@gossip_jo) on May 3, 2016 at 12:04am PDT

#KerryWashington #MetGala 05.02.16 -krew Dress/Gloves @marcjacobs Shoes @gianvitorossi Earrings @leightonjewels Clutch @judithleiberny #Stylist @erinwalshnyc #Hair @takishahair #Makeup @carolagmakeup #marcjacobs #gianvitorossi #fredleighton #juduthleiber #redcarpetkerry #takishaonhair #erinwalshstyle

A photo posted by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on May 2, 2016 at 8:48pm PDT

 

14. Jennifer Hudson 

J Hud looks ravishing in this white H&M dress but she didn’t really follow the theme now did she?

Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson at the Annual Met Costume Institute Gala. This years Theme is Manus x Machina: Fashion In The Age of Technology. Thoughts? #JenniferHudson #JHud #MetGala #ManusxMachina #RedCarpet #Manus #Machina #BlackGirlMagic ✨ |?: Jamie McCarthy/Getty|

A photo posted by Entertainment Prescription LLC (@entertainmentprescription_) on May 2, 2016 at 4:41pm PDT

 

15. Ciara

Love, love, love Ciara’s custom H&M dress and silver hair. Her look works with the theme, is sexy and still very her. 

Hheeyyyyy #MrsWilson ? ? ? #Ciara #MetaGala2016

A photo posted by SheGossipz? (@shegossipz) on May 2, 2016 at 6:11pm PDT

 

16. Jourdan Dunn 

Another one of our Best Dressed celebs of the night was Jourdan in this metallic Balmain gown. Stunning!

??? #metgala #jourdandunn

A photo posted by Your Majesty (@queenlew__) on May 3, 2016 at 12:25am PDT

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