In Pics: Kim Kardashian, Squid Game actress HoYeon Jung bring gilded glamour’ to the Met Gala red carpet

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson

The new couple in town Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson

Kim Kardashian donned Marilyn Monroe's legendary gown, the same one in which she memorably sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" at John F. Kennedy's birthday fundraiser in 1962.

Pete Davidson dressed down with a suit and sunglasses.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish in Gucci

Billie Eilish looked stunning in an upcycled Gucci gown with a corseted bodice and translucent sea-foam-colored gloved sleeves. She stated the outfit was fashioned entirely of "currently available materials," referring to its eco-friendly design.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

The it couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively, this year's Met Gala co-chair, nailed the challenge with an extravagant, carved stone gown. In a sparkling Versace beaded gown with a huge coppery satin bow and matching gloves, she exudes energy. Ryan Reynolds, her husband, dressed simply in a traditional tuxedo.

Cardi B

Cardi B Shines in Versace Gold

The award-winning rapper walked beside Donatella Versace in a gold, embroidered gown from the Italian luxury design label. The ensemble included a halter dress composed of embroidered jewellery and metal mesh, as well as matching gold needlework on the stacked necklaces and bracelets in the brand's trademark gold necklace.

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion proudly displays her wings

The artist appeared in the evening alongside Moschino designer Jeremey Scott, dressed in a gilded gold gown with wings. Scott's gown takes on the theme literally, with beautiful embroidery and jewels, as well as a matching jacket depicting angel wings. The rapper finished off her appearance with gold makeup, gold nails, and gold strappy heeled sandals.

Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour, fashion's queen

She donned a translucent ankle-length gown with a multi-colored beaded design and a feather-trimmed poncho, and she accessorised with an expensive jewelled necklace. Anna did not wear her usual sunglasses to the Met Gala for the first time in a long time, instead opting for a tiara as her primary item on the celebrity red carpet.

HoYeon Jung

HoYeon Jung stylish model and actress

For her Met Gala debut, the South Korean actress wears a 2017 Louis Vuitton dress. The model turned actress was dressed to impress on the red carpet in a blue gown that accentuated her form. She completed her look with a pair of blue dangling earrings, a bracelet, and a ring set. Her look, though, was dominated by the knee-length boots she wore.

Natasha Poonawalla

Natasha Poonawalla is dressed in a Sabyasachi saree.

Natasha Poonawalla, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, attended the Met Gala wearing a gold handmade patterned tulle sari and trail by famous designer Sabyasachi. She donned a gold handmade printed tulle sari and trail adorned with bevel beads, semi-precious stones, crystals, sequins, and appliqued printed velvet.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton attends the Met Gala after a long time

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attended the event alongside her designer for the evening, Joseph Altuzarra. She donned a floor-length gown inspired by the ladies of America's history who have influenced her. Along the collar and hem are embroidered the names of 60 women Hillary admires, including Madeleine Albright, Abigail Adams, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Lady Bird Johnson, and her mother, Dorothy Rodham.

Elon Musk and Maye Musk

Elon Musk is accompanied by his mother.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and his mother Maye walked the gala’s red carpet this year. Elon Musk wore a traditional black tuxedo with coattails and a matching bow tie. Maye wore an ankle-length burgundy velvet gown, dazzling strapped shoes, long pearls, and a regal gold clutch.