Met Gala 2018: Celebrities Share Spectacular Looks on Red Carpet

The Met Gala, the benefit event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Most of all, it is considered the highlight of New York’s social calendar, attracting fashion designers and stars from around the world.

So, It is known for its expensive tickets, exclusive guest list. And extravagant outfits that are based on a different theme each year.

In addition, This year, the theme is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, Due to, which showcases how Catholicism has influenced fashion throughout history.

Celebrities hit the red carpet on Monday night, sporting papal-inspired gowns, chainmail costumes reminiscent of the Crusades and in singer Katy Perry’s case – oversized angel wings.

Rihanna wears a papal-inspired gown in honor of this year’s theme

Actress Olivia Munn dons a chainmail dress

Singer Grimes and her partner, entrepreneur Elon Musk. She wore a necklace based on the logo of his company, Tesla

Ready Player One and Master of None actress Lena Waithe in a veil inspired by the rainbow flag

Actor George Clooney arrives with his wife, Amal Clooney, who is a co-host of this year’s gala

“Fashion and religion have long been intertwined, mutually inspiring and informing one another,” curator Andrew Bolton said in a statement on The Met’s website.

“Although this relationship has been complex and sometimes contested. Because it has produced some of the most inventive and innovative creations in the history of fashion.”

Princess Beatrice attended in a purple, floor-length gown