Met Gala: A look back at a decade of show-stopping gowns

The first Monday in May means hundreds of celebrities and influencers will ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala.
Designers put A-listers in their creations for the themed evening which benefits Anna Wintour's Costume Center.
Take a look back at the most memorable gowns over the last decade

APRIL 30, 2017 7:21 AM EDTAPR 30, 2017, 7:21 AM EDT

Ahead of the opening of the Costume Institute's exhibition: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, we're taking a look back at the best Met Gala gowns.

The first Monday in May means hundreds of celebrities and influencers will ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala. Designers put A-listers in their creations for the themed evening which benefits Anna Wintour's Costume Center. Take a look back at the most memorable gowns over the last decade

<b>2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology</b>
Beyonce in Givenchy
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2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Beyoncé in Givenchy Photo: Getty Images

<b>2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology</b>
Blake Lively in Burberry
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2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Blake Lively in Burberry Photo: Getty Images

<b>2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology</b>
Charlotte Casiraghi in Gucci
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2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Charlotte Casiraghi in Gucci Photo: Getty Images

<b>2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology</b>
Claire Danes in Zac Posen
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2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Claire Danes in Zac Posen Photo: Getty Images

<b>2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology</b>
Zoe Saldana in Dolce & Gabbanna
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2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Zoe Saldana in Dolce & Gabbanna Photo: Getty Images

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Queen Rania of Jordan in Valentino
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2016, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Queen Rania of Jordan in Valentino Photo: Getty Images

<strong>2015, China: Through The Looking Glass</strong>
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Rihanna in Guo Pei.
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2015, China: Through The Looking Glass
Rihanna in Guo Pei.

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<strong>2015, China: Through The Looking Glass</strong>
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Kate Hudson in Michael Kors.
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2015, China: Through The Looking Glass
Kate Hudson in Michael Kors.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Taylor Swift in Oscar de la Renta.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Taylor Swift in Oscar de la Renta.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Suki Waterhouse in Burberry Prorsum.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Suki Waterhouse in Burberry Prorsum.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Beyonce in Givenchy.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Beyoncé in Givenchy.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham.

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<strong>2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion</strong>
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Blake Lively in Gucci.
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2014, Charles James: Beyond Fashion
Blake Lively in Gucci.

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<strong>2013, PUNK: Chaos to Couture</strong>
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Cara Delevingne in Burberry.
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2013, PUNK: Chaos to Couture
Cara Delevingne in Burberry.

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<strong>2013, PUNK: Chaos to Couture</strong>
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Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior.
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2013, PUNK: Chaos to Couture
Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior.

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<strong>2013, PUNK: Chaos to Couture</strong>
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Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors.
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2013, PUNK: Chaos to Couture
Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors.

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<strong>2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations</strong>
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Emma Stone in Lanvin.
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2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations
Emma Stone in Lanvin.

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<strong>2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations</strong>
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Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe Collection.
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2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations
Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe Collection.

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<strong>2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations</strong>
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Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen.
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2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations
Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen.

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<strong>2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty</strong>
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Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney.
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2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney.

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<strong>2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty</strong>
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Gisele Bundchen in Alexander McQueen.
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2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Gisele Bundchen in Alexander McQueen.

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<strong>2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty</strong>
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Blake Lively in Chanel.
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2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Blake Lively in Chanel.

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<strong>2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty</strong>
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Diane Kruger in Jason Wu.
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2011, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Diane Kruger in Jason Wu.

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<strong>2010, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity</strong>
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Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad.
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2010, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity
Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad.

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<strong>2010, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity</strong>
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Marion Cotillard in Zuhair Murad.
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2010, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity
Marion Cotillard in Zuhair Murad.

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<strong>2009, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion</strong>
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Kate Beckinsale in Marchesa.
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2009, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion
Kate Beckinsale in Marchesa.

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<strong>2009, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion</strong>
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Iman in Donna Karan.
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2009, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion
Iman in Donna Karan.

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<strong>2009, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion</strong>
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Claudia Schiffer in Versace.
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2009, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion
Claudia Schiffer in Versace.

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<strong>2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy</strong>
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Hilary Duff in Elie Saab.
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2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy
Hilary Duff in Elie Saab.

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<strong>2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy</strong>
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Eva Longoria in Marchesa.
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2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy
Eva Longoria in Marchesa.

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<strong>2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy</strong>
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Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture.
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2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy
Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture.

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<strong>2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy</strong>
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Dita von Teese in Marchesa.
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2008, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy
Dita von Teese in Marchesa.

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<strong>2007, Poiret: King of Fashion</strong>
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Mary-Kate Olsen in Lily et Cie by Rita Watnick.
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2007, Poiret: King of Fashion
Mary-Kate Olsen in Lily et Cie by Rita Watnick.

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<strong>2007, Poiret: King of Fashion</strong>
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Cameron Diaz in Christian Dior.
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2007, Poiret: King of Fashion
Cameron Diaz in Christian Dior.

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<strong>2007, Poiret: King of Fashion</strong>
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Cate Blanchett in Balenciaga.
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2007, Poiret: King of Fashion
Cate Blanchett in Balenciaga.

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<strong>2007, Poiret: King of Fashion</strong>
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Jennifer Garner in Valentino.
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2007, Poiret: King of Fashion
Jennifer Garner in Valentino.

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<strong>2007, Poiret: King of Fashion</strong>
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Rihanna in Georges Chakra.
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2007, Poiret: King of Fashion
Rihanna in Georges Chakra.

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<strong>2007, Poiret: King of Fashion</strong>
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Jessica Simpson in Roberto Cavalli.
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2007, Poiret: King of Fashion
Jessica Simpson in Roberto Cavalli.

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<strong>2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion</strong>
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Drew Barrymore in Oscar de la Renta.
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2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion
Drew Barrymore in Oscar de la Renta.

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<strong>2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion</strong>
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Selma Blair in Chanel Haute Couture.
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2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion
Selma Blair in Chanel Haute Couture.

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<strong>2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion</strong>
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Charlize Theron in Galliano.
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2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion
Charlize Theron in Galliano.

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<strong>2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion</strong>
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Ashley Olsen in Badgley Mischka.
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2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion
Ashley Olsen in Badgley Mischka.

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<strong>2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion</strong>
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen.
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2006, AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion
Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen.

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