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The Jaw-Dropping Fashion Moments That Stole the 2017 MET Gala

It's that time of year again and our favorite celebs are back for the 2017 Met Ball. Clad in the couture looks dreams are made of, everyone from mommy-to-be Serena Williams to Tracee Ellis Ross stepped out for the fashion event of the season. See the hottest looks here!

By Dominique Hobdy · May 1, 2017October 26, 2020
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Rihanna
Rihanna is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Solange
Solange is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh are next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Sofia Richie
Sofia Richie is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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La La Anthony

La La Anthony is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City proving she’s keeping her head held high amid recent breakup rumors.

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Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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16
Cassie

Signed to Bad Boy in 2006, the singer has released one album, Cassie, and in a 2013 mixtape, RockaByeBaby. After dabbling in acting, she’s reportedly working on her sophomore album.

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Cassie and Diddy
Cassie and Diddy are next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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18
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Future
Future is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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20
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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21
Thandie Newton
Thandie Newton is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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22
The Weeknd

The crooner celebrates his birthday Feb. 16. 

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Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams
Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams are next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Maxwell
Maxwell is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Corey Hawkins
Corey Hawkins is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Zendaya

Zendaya is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.

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Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful

Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful are next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.

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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae is next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are next level chic at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala 2017 in New York City.
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