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Red Carpet Recap: 2015 MET Gala

The red carpet at the 2015 MET Gala was a who's who from the fashion and entertainment world. The annual event brings out the boldest fashionistas to celebrate the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition. See which star shined the brightest.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz

Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Beyonce

Beyonce attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Beyonce and Jay-Z

Beyonce and Jay-Z attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Rihanna

Rihanna attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Solange Knowles

Solange attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
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Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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Lee Daniels and Naomi Campbell

Lee Daniels and Naomi Campbell attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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Liya Kebede and Phillip Lim

Model Liya Kebede and designer Phillip Lim attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Michael B. Jordan Nominated for ‘Entertainer of the Year’ at 2016 NAACP Image Awards

Michael B. Jordan attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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John Boyega

Star Wars John Boyega attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Zendaya

Zendaya attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Cassie Ventura and Sean Combs

Cassie Ventura and Sean Combs attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Miguel

Miguel attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
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Usher

Usher attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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FKA twigs

FKA twigs attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Miguel

Miguel performs at Michael Kors and iTunes After Party at The Mark Hotel in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors
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Joan Smalls

Model Joan Smalls attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala after party at the Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Nene Leakes

Nene Leakes arrives at Rihanna’s Private Met Gala After Party at Up & Down in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn arrives at Rihanna’s Private Met Gala After Party at Up & Down in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Solange and Alan Ferguson

Solange and Alan Ferguson attend Rihanna’s private Met Gala after party at Up & Down in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union attend Rihanna’s private Met Gala after party at Up & Down in New York City.

The Hottest Looks from the 2015 MET Gala
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Up & Down