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Met Gala 2019: Throwback to the most eccentric looks from the event

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Published : May 8, 2019, 10:54 am IST
Updated : May 8, 2019, 11:20 am IST
Camp: Notes on Fashion: The theme for Met Gala 2019 was inspired from “Notes on Camp”, an essay written by Susan Sontag in 1964. The essay states, “It is not a natural mode of sensibility, if there be any such.” The concluding line beautifully encapsulates the core message of Met Gala 2019 – “The ultimate Camp statement: it’s good because it’s awful.”
Camp: Notes on Fashion: The theme for Met Gala 2019 was inspired from “Notes on Camp”, an essay written by Susan Sontag in 1964. The essay states, “It is not a natural mode of sensibility, if there be any such.” The concluding line beautifully encapsulates the core message of Met Gala 2019 – “The ultimate Camp statement: it’s good because it’s awful.”
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Dressed in Dior, Priyanka Chopra was all set to make headlines with her exaggerated feathered dress. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Dressed in Dior, Priyanka Chopra was all set to make headlines with her exaggerated feathered dress. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Jennifer Lopez sparkled in a silver fringe dress at the Met Gala. The dress featured a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline. She accessorised her look with a matching head piece and a Harry Winston necklace. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Jennifer Lopez sparkled in a silver fringe dress at the Met Gala. The dress featured a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline. She accessorised her look with a matching head piece and a Harry Winston necklace. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Kim Kardashian wowed the red carpet in wet and wild look inspired by Sophia Loren. The body-hugging Mugler dress was dripping in crystals and sequins. She styled her hair in wet waves to complete the look. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Kim Kardashian wowed the red carpet in wet and wild look inspired by Sophia Loren. The body-hugging Mugler dress was dripping in crystals and sequins. She styled her hair in wet waves to complete the look. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Cardi B's red feather dress was stole the show at Met Gala. She teamed her look with a burgendy with red gloves. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Cardi B's red feather dress was stole the show at Met Gala. She teamed her look with a burgendy with red gloves. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Emma Roberts looked pretty in pink in Giambattista Valli Couture dress. Simple yet elegant! (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Emma Roberts looked pretty in pink in Giambattista Valli Couture dress. Simple yet elegant! (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Shimmer, shine and sparkle! Ella Balinska flaunts unusual confidence in layers, texture and high shine. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Shimmer, shine and sparkle! Ella Balinska flaunts unusual confidence in layers, texture and high shine. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Madeline Petsch looked like a magical fairy princess in her turquoise dress. Made of sheer, the delicate fabric made her dress light weight and airy. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Madeline Petsch looked like a magical fairy princess in her turquoise dress. Made of sheer, the delicate fabric made her dress light weight and airy. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Lady Gaga changed her outfit four times on the red carpet. She transitioned from a fuchsia Brandon Maxwell gown to a black dress, to yet another pink dress. Her final outfit was a shimmery, embellished lingerie. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Lady Gaga changed her outfit four times on the red carpet. She transitioned from a fuchsia Brandon Maxwell gown to a black dress, to yet another pink dress. Her final outfit was a shimmery, embellished lingerie. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Jared Leto came dressed in a bright red gown by Gucci, embellished with crystals all over. He wore silver shoes with the dress; but his most eccentric accessory was a life-size replica of his head, complete with the long hair. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Jared Leto came dressed in a bright red gown by Gucci, embellished with crystals all over. He wore silver shoes with the dress; but his most eccentric accessory was a life-size replica of his head, complete with the long hair. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Solange Knowles looked absolutely stunning in Python Look designed by Salvatore Ferragamo. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Solange Knowles looked absolutely stunning in Python Look designed by Salvatore Ferragamo. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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The Great Gatsby Star, Elizabeth Debicki, looked pretty in pink satinm which featured an over-sized bow that detailed out her bust line. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
The Great Gatsby Star, Elizabeth Debicki, looked pretty in pink satinm which featured an over-sized bow that detailed out her bust line. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Actress and singer Zendaya lighted up the Met in a Cinderella-inspired dress. The Tommy Hilfiger creation came complete with a Fairy Godmother who lit up the dress with the wave of a wand. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Actress and singer Zendaya lighted up the Met in a Cinderella-inspired dress. The Tommy Hilfiger creation came complete with a Fairy Godmother who lit up the dress with the wave of a wand. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Camila Mendes looked radiant in her yellow feathered dress designed by Prabal Gurung. The giant blue bow gave a romantic twist to her overall look. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Camila Mendes looked radiant in her yellow feathered dress designed by Prabal Gurung. The giant blue bow gave a romantic twist to her overall look. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Irina Shayk stunned the crowd with her Burbbery gown. Designed by Riccardo Tisci, the gown had a cluster of jewels that adorned both the front and back side. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Irina Shayk stunned the crowd with her Burbbery gown. Designed by Riccardo Tisci, the gown had a cluster of jewels that adorned both the front and back side. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Singer Celine Dion appeared on the red carpet in a shimmering, fringed ensemble by Oscar de la Renta. She completed the extravagant look with a feathered head piece. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Singer Celine Dion appeared on the red carpet in a shimmering, fringed ensemble by Oscar de la Renta. She completed the extravagant look with a feathered head piece. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Katy Perry came to the Gala dressed as a chandelier. Her eccentric dress, which dripped in crystal beading was designed by Moschino. Perry even balanced a smaller chandelier on her head. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Katy Perry came to the Gala dressed as a chandelier. Her eccentric dress, which dripped in crystal beading was designed by Moschino. Perry even balanced a smaller chandelier on her head. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Michael Urie's gender fluid look took the red carpet by storm. He wore a pin-striped suit on one side and a pink tulle gown on the other side. He also wore different make-up and footwear to complete the look. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Michael Urie's gender fluid look took the red carpet by storm. He wore a pin-striped suit on one side and a pink tulle gown on the other side. He also wore different make-up and footwear to complete the look. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Billy Porter made a statement entry to the Gala, Egyptian Pharaoh-style. His golden bodysuit by Christian Siriano also had wings attached to them. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Billy Porter made a statement entry to the Gala, Egyptian Pharaoh-style. His golden bodysuit by Christian Siriano also had wings attached to them. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Polka dots can never go out of fashion! Margaret Qualley looks simple yet elegant in her polka dot gown. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Polka dots can never go out of fashion! Margaret Qualley looks simple yet elegant in her polka dot gown. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Joan Small looked elegant in black, flaunting her abbs in her black dress designed by Prabal Gurung. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Joan Small looked elegant in black, flaunting her abbs in her black dress designed by Prabal Gurung. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Taylor Hill revived the old Hollywood glam. To add to her glam quotient she accessorised her look with a diamond choker worth over $3,80, 000 by Bhutani. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Taylor Hill revived the old Hollywood glam. To add to her glam quotient she accessorised her look with a diamond choker worth over $3,80, 000 by Bhutani. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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