The divine (and the dividing) colored the red carpet of the Met Gala, the annual fundraiser that marks the grand opening of the yearly fashion exhibit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. As one of New York City’s most anticipated fashion events, the Met Gala is for A-list stars and designers only. And marching to the beat of Anna Wintour’s “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” these stars definitely caught our attention.
The Divine Instruments
Rihanna in Alexander McQueen
She’s a bad girl gone divine in this sexy ode to the Pope.
Cardi B in Jeremy Scott
Looking like a fashion doll straight out of the reliquary, Cardi B aces the theme with her bejeweled look. And the heaving bosom is a sinfully medieval and welcome touch!
Emilia Clarke in Dolce & Gabbana
The Mother of Dragons breathes fire into this intricately embroidered look, complete with cherubs, tulle and high-fashion blush!
Zendaya in Versace
Wrapped in armor and chain mail, Zendaya makes for an iconic modern-day Joan of Arc. We stand by our belief: Joan of Arc didn’t deserve to die!
Madonna in Jean Paul Gaultier
Catherine of Aragon, Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Isabella…we could only think of dead queens upon seeing this number. Alas! Her ‘Madgesty’ is still alive and kicking in this Goth Queen look.
Chadwick Boseman in a Versace suit, Bvlgari jewelry and Louboutin shoes
This is one priest we’d probably bare our sinful thoughts to. Wakanda be with you!
Jared Leto in Gucci
The ornate stole, the crown, the smolder. Oh holy Father!
Lily Collins in Givenchy and Cartier
Lily Collins aces the blood, sweat and tears of martyrdom in this Givenchy and Cartier ensemble. Unfortunately, it goes downhill from the waist down. But that you’ll have to google.
Troye Sivan in Valentino
We give this Scarlet number an A+. Wait, isn’t that reference Protestant?
Darren Criss in Versace
If he’s the thirteenth apostle, consider me a convert.
The Mortal Sinners
Blake Lively in Versace
We kind of get what she’s trying to say but we can’t help thinking: Met Gala or the Santacruzan?
Selena Gomez in Coach
Unlike her inspiration, the charismatic Queen Esther, Selena didn’t win our hearts in this frumpy number.
Kendall Jenner in Virgil Ablo
Modern angel? Dragging your pants’ hemline is no way to fly.
Shawn Mendes in Tommy Hilfiger
For not putting enough effort into his look, the local parish priest demands that he say five more “Our Fathers.”
Lili Reinhart in H&M Conscious Collection
There are no shortcuts to Heaven, Lili!
Salma Hayek in Gucci
Not even a patron saint in the person François-Henri Pinault could save Salma’s choice of an outfit.
Hailee Steinfeld in Prabal Gurung
Dear, Hailee, Miss Congeniality was in 2001.
Kim Kardashian in Versace
No, Kim, putting a cross on your hip doesn’t absolve you of your sins (but you do look pretty!)
Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce & Gabanna
With the Nativity scene on your head and the Sacred Heart(s) on your gown, nobody thought of their Met Gala costume harder than you did. Maybe, too hard.
