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5 Met Gala Gowns You Must See From Every Angle

Get a 360-degree look at the some of the night's most fashion-forward dresses

Last night, a bevy of celebrities and fashion insiders walked the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Gala. This year’s event, which benefitted an exhibition honoring designer Charles James, came with a strict dress code — but that doesn’t mean everyone followed the rules. Below, see some of the most fabulous dresses from every possible angle.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

The actress wore a black and white gown by Oscar de la Renta.

Rihanna

Rihanna

The singer and fashion darling wore a two piece crop-top ensemble by Stella McCartney.

Tabitha Simmons

Tabitha Simmons

The stylist and shoe designer wore a blush pink Dolce & Gabbana gown with floral appliqués.

 

Bee Shaffer

Bee Shaffer

Shaffer, daughter of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, wore an ice blue gown by Alexander McQueen.

 

Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong'o

The recent Oscar winner wore a green beaded Prada dress with feather details.

  • Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2014 Met Gala in New York City.
    Getty Images (3); Gif by Mia Tramz/TIME

    The actress wore a black and white gown by Oscar de la Renta.

  • Rihanna

    Rihanna at the 2014 Met Gala in New York City.
    Getty Images (3); Gif by Mia Tramz/TIME

    The singer and fashion darling wore a two piece crop-top ensemble by Stella McCartney.

  • Tabitha Simmons

    Tabitha Simmons at the 2014 Met Gala in New York City.
    AP (1), Getty Images (2); Gif by Mia Tramz/TIME

    The stylist and shoe designer wore a blush pink Dolce & Gabbana gown with floral appliqués.

     

  • Bee Shaffer

    Bee Shaffer at the 2014 Met Gala in New York City.
    AP (2), Getty Images (1); Gif by Mia Tramz/TIME

    Shaffer, daughter of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, wore an ice blue gown by Alexander McQueen.

     

  • Lupita Nyong’o

    Lupita Nyong'o at the 2014 Met Gala in New York City.
    AP (1), Getty Images (2); Gif by Mia Tramz/TIME

    The recent Oscar winner wore a green beaded Prada dress with feather details.

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