The theme was chosen last year before the election of US President Donald Trump, who launched an assault on diversity and inclusion efforts during the first weeks of his second term.
Legendary singer Diana Ross wore a white gown with a 5.5-metre train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren. Source: AP / Evan Agostini
Australian actor Sarah Snook made her debut on the Met Gala red carpet wearing a dramatic black suit with a cape. Source: AP / Evan Agostini
US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, pictured with American football player Jonathan Owens, stood out in a short bright blue dress with a white collar. Source: AP / Evan Agostini
Singer Andre 3000 strapped a piano to his back and held a rubbish bag in his hand. Source: AP / Evan Agostini
Actor Colman Domingo wore a full-length royal blue pleated cloak falling from a gold-and-white casing around his shoulders, which he removed to reveal a bejewelled, checkered black-and-white jacket and grey trousers. His outfit is a tribute to the late André Leon Talley, a former editor-at-large at Vogue magazine. Source: EPA / Justin Lane
Rapper Janelle Monáe wore a black, red and white pinstripe suit, which was complemented with a monocle. Source: AAP / Theo Wargo
Reality star and SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian arrived wearing an all-leather look. Source: SIPA USA / Anthony Behar
White Lotus star Walton Goggins wore a skirt paired with a white shirt, black tie and overcoat. Source: AP / Evan Agostini
Australian actor Nicole Kidman opted for a strapless, black gown. Source: EPA / Justin Lane
Editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, transformed the Met Gala into a high-profile catwalk for the rich and famous in the 1990s. Source: SIPA USA / Anthony Behar
American actor and singer Zendaya stunned in a slim white suit and dramatic brimmed hat. Source: AP / Evan Agostini
Rapper and producer Pharrell Williams, pictured with his wife, fashion designer Helen Lasichanh, looked snappy in a short, pearl-encrusted white jacket and flared black tuxedo trousers. Source: SIPA USA / Anthony Behar