Met Gala Looks That Launched a Brand

May 04, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Rihanna in Guo Pei (2015) The yellow “omelet” gown went viral and introduced Chinese designer Guo Pei to the world stage overnight

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Kim Kardashian in Mugler (2019) Kim’s “wet look” was Thierry Mugler’s first design in 20 years and revived global obsession with the brand

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Cardi B in Thom Browne (2019) The dramatic red feathered gown turned heads and proved Thom Browne could rule high fashion, not just menswear

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Zendaya in Tommy Hilfiger (2019) Zendaya’s Cinderella moment lit up the carpet and helped rebrand Hilfiger as bold and youthful

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Lil Nas X in Versace (2021) His golden armor look boosted Versace’s Gen Z appeal and made Lil Nas X a fashion icon

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Blake Lively in Versace (2022) A Statue of Liberty-inspired gown that went viral instantly re-cementing Versace as the queen of Met transformations

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Billy Porter in The Blonds (2019) Carried in like an Egyptian god, Porter’s gold-winged look put The Blonds on the global fashion radar

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