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Met Gala 2022: Stars hit red carpet for famous fashion event

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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson arrive on the red carpet for the 2022 Met GalaImage source, EPA
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Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian arrives with her boyfriend Pete Davidson. She is wearing a £4 million dress originally worn by legendary actress Marilyn Monroe in 1962.

Kylie JennerImage source, Reuters
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The theme for this year's annual fundraiser was "gilded glamour" reflecting America's economic boom in the late 19th Century. Kim's younger sister Kylie Jenner wore a white bridal gown with a veil and baseball cap.

Kendall Jenner on the red carpet for the 2022 Met GalaImage source, EPA
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Supermodel Kendall Jenner, another one of Kim's sisters, was also at the event along with 400 invited guests from the worlds of music, film, fashion and sports at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Fredrik Robertsson in Iris van HerpenImage source, Reuters
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One of the most talked-about outfits of the night was worn by fashion businessman Fredrik Robertsson. He wore this spiky creation by designer Iris van Herpen.

Wes Gordon and Tessa Thompson on the red carpet for the 2022 Met GalaImage source, EPA
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Marvel actress Tessa Thompson wore a fluffy pink dress by designer Carolina Hererra. The Met Gala was cancelled in 2020 and delayed in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Stormzy at the Met GalaImage source, Reuters
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British rapper Stormzy looked dapper in an all-white suit along with a cape. Tickets for the famous event cost around £28,000 each and tables go for up to £240,000.

Lizzo at the Met GalaImage source, Reuters
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Singer Lizzo gave a flute performance for the fans and press waiting by the red carpet.

Billie EilishImage source, EPA
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Billie Eilish wore an eco-friendly Gucci dress, which she said was made from "already existing materials". The party raises millions of dollars for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

Gigi HadidImage source, Reuters
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid decided to wear all red in this incredible design.

Olivia RodrigoImage source, Reuters
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Singer Olivia Rodrigo arrived in a purple gown along with matching purple butterflies (not real ones of course) in her hair.

Shawn MendesImage source, EPA
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Popstar Shawn Mendes hit the red carpet in a navy blue overcoat by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.