While we’ve convinced ourselves that our invitation got lost in the mail, we’re definitely there in spirit as starlets from far and wide ready themselves for the fashion party of the year—the Met Gala in NYC. From glam-team prep to the first steps onto the red carpet, we’re rounding up the best behind-the-scenes moments so you feel like you’re there too. See all the action ahead and check back as we cover the event in real time.
Solange
"I die every time I get my period" #MetBall day commentary.... Shout out to Jaimee McKenna
@saintrecords
Kate Bosworth
@dolcegabbana @stefanogabbana ... can't wait
@katebosworth
Karolina Kurkova
In the very good hands of @ctilburymakeup and @lacyredway. Starting early with curlers and a clay mask to prep the skin & hair. #kkbeauty #metgala #KKgoestoMetGala #MetGala2016
@karolinakurkova
Mindy Kaling
A sketch of my gown! Plus I'm wearing the coolest clutch from the legit future. @Toryburch @Swarovski @VogueMagazine #MetGala #ManusxMachina
@mindykaling
Kim Kardashian West
Midnight Met Prep
@kimkardashian
Doutzen Kroes
Getting ready but first breakfast @lorealmakeup @lorealhair @iamconstantin #metball
@doutzen
Burberry
Glistening metallic jacquard and an hourglass silhouette - almost time for #Burberry at the #MetGala.
@burberry
Eva Chen
Getting my glam with @dmartnyc @mizunyc @judzdoeshair! Yes that's right that's yellow eyeshadow! First time for everything
@evachen212
Olivia Culpo
It's not what it looks like!!! #orisit #sorrymomAndDad #metball #glam #tats
@oliviaculpo
Jourdan Dunn
Feelin it "MetGala #ManusxMachina #BalmainArmy
@officialjdunn
Adriana Lima
SUPERHERO LIMA getting ready for the #MetGala #MANUSXMACHINA
@adrianalima
Kate Upton
On my way to the Met @topshop @peterbutlerhair @tracymurphymua @sweetbabyjamie
@kateupton
Dylan Penn
Gettin' ready for my first Met Ball @metmuseum @dvf #metgala2016
@iamdylanpenn
Karlie Kloss
Feeling fancy
@karliekloss
FKA Twigs
oh hi hands
@fkatwigs
Lara Stone
#dreamteam @lorealmakeup @benjaminpuckey @metgala #BOOJAY
@lara_stone
Stella Maxwell & Taylor Hill
DateNight w @taylor_hill #metgala we ready!! @topshop makeup by @cgonzalezbeauty
@stellamaxwell
Cindy Crawford
She's an icon, so honored to have @cindycrawford as my date wearing a custom-made @Balmain gown for tonight's #metgala, love OR x #manusxmachina #balmainarmy #BalmainNYC
@voguerunway
Karolina Kurokova
On my way! @marchesafashion #MetGala #emotionalintelligence #wearabletech @ibm #MetGala2016
@karolinakurkova
Eva Chen
Not going to lie, I chose this dress custom @christopherkane dress for the slow-mo twirl opportunities! YOLO my first #metgala, YOLO twirling
@evachen212
Alexa Chung
Here we go! Thank you @thakoonny @cdaymakeup @anhcotran @voguemagazine #metgala2016
@alexachung
Emily Ratajkowski
Sneak peek: #metgala2016 with the incredible @prabalgurung
@emrata
Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn in Balmain.
Zac Posen
Celestial grandeur. Illuminating ballgown. Guess who? #metgala #zacposen #glamour
@zacposen
Kate Bosworth
Real life Grecian snap filter for #metgala2016
@katebosworth
Emma Roberts
#metgala
@emmaroberts
Naomie Harris
@NaomieHarris in a metallic #Burberry gown for tonight's Manus x Machina #MetGala
@Burberry
Miranda Kerr
@louisvuitton #metgala2016
@mirandakerr
Joan Smalls
Close-up of Joan Smalls's dress.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner shows off her rings.
Allison Williams
I took your advice, Instagram world! Red lip it is. About to hit the carpet! #MetGala #ManusXMachina @lalignenyc
@aw
Kerry Washington
#MetGala bound.
@kerrywashington
Brie Larson with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
On our way to the Met Gala with @brielarson in custom Proenza Schouler. -L+J #proenzaschouler #metgala #manusxmachina
@proenzaschouler
Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes & Jourdan Dunn
This #BalmainArmy though. Supermodels @alessandraambrosio, @doutzen and @officialjdunn go all out at this year's #ManusxMachina themed #MetGala. #firstmondayinmay #neimanmarcus
@neimanmarcus
Beyoncé
Beyoncé in Givenchy.
Kylie Jenner, Kate Upton & Sofia Richie
Met 2016
@sofiarichie
Ciara
Pre #metgala #SilverMetalHair
@ciara
Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid
Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid take a BFF selfie together.
Bella Hadid
Gigi Hadid captures Bella Hadid at the table during dinner.
Karlie Kloss
Designer Brandon Maxwell cuts Karlie's dress to transform it for the after-party.
