The Met Galais where celebrities ascend to style icon status.

And their charms wouldnt have been as compelling on another night.

The gala encourages the kind of innovation rarely seen elsewhere.

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What will this years Met Galathemed Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashionhold?

You will just have to wait and see.

Below, see 139 of the most memorable, daring, and over-the-top Met outfits ever.

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