Met Gala 2016: All the red carpet pictures

Emma Watson Met Ball 2016

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published 29 April 2016

See how the stars tackled this year's Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology theme at the glittering 2016 Met Gala

It was a veritable who's who of A-listers on the red carpet in New York

tlast night, as Hollywood's most famous faces (not to mention designer

royalty!), donned their most fabulous finery for fashion's biggest bash

of the year - the Met Gala 2016. This year, the exclusive benefit event -

where attendees fork out an eye-watering $25,000 per ticket - celebrate

the opening of a very special exhibition: Manus x Machina: Fashion in

an Age of Technology. And as per, the designers once again outdid

themselves.

As co-chair of this year's glittering event, all eyes were on Taylor Swift, whose shocking platinum blonde hair transformation made

its official red carpet debut. And we certainly hope the singer doesn't

disappoint, since we're expecting some major commitment to this year's

techonlogy inspired theme.

Designers descended on the famed red

carpet staircase, with their celeb bezzies in tow and dripping in their

custom couture. Judging from previous Met Balls, some will stay on theme

while others interpret the carefully curated dress code in their own

unique way (with varying results). Only some though can join the list of

the best Met Ball dresses of all time, but as we know, there is there's no such thing as a worst dressed at the Met - you either go big or you go home, and no risk is too risky.

The

fashion elite, of course, wouldn't have the perfect night honouring

fashion without their A-list guests... And no red carpet is complete

without a few aww-worthy moments from our favourite celeb couples. While

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively was on our list of the cutest couples at last year's Met, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik made the most squeal-worthy moment for 2016's red carpet.

Emma Watson at the Met Ball 2016

Click through to see all the best red carpet moments from the Met Ball 2016...

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid at the Met Ball 2016

Gigi Hadid wore a gown by Tommy Hilfiger, whilst beau Zayn Malik wore Versace.

Taylor Swift at the Met Ball 2016

Taylor Swift was another of the night's stars to step out in Louis Vuitton.

Blake Lively at the Met Ball 2016

Blake Lively wore Burberry.

Beyoncé at the Met Ball 2016

Beyoncé in Givenchy.

Kim and Kanye at the Met Gala, 2016

Here the couple are, four years later at the Met Gala 2016 rocking matching looks. A lot has happened for the couple in the mean time, including the birth of their two kids - little baby Saint and the utterly adorable North West. As well as one of the most high profile weddings ever in 2014.

at the Met Ball 2016

Sarah Jessica Parker at the Met Ball 2016

SJP wore this detailed white suit creation (oh so Carrie Bradshaw) by Monse.

Alexa Chung at the Met Ball 2016

Alexa Chung wore a sequinned suit by Thakoon.

Sienna Miller at the Met Ball 2016

Sienna Miller looked divine in Gucci.

Kendall Jenner at the Met Ball 2016

Kendall Jenner wore this cutout creation by Atelier Versace.

Kate Hudson at the Met Ball 2016

Kate Hudson wore a white gown by Atelier Versace.

Nicole Kidman at the Met Ball 2016

Nicole Kidman wore a stunning creation by Alexander McQueen.

Amber Heard at the Met Ball 2016

Amber Heard wore a silky Ralph Lauren gown and Jimmy Choos.

Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Met Ball 2016

Newly-engaged Rosie and Jason made a sartorial splash - for all the right reasons - at last night's Met Ball.

Rose Byrne at the Met Ball 2016

Rose Byrne wore a frilled dress by Ralph Lauren Collection with Jimmy Choo bag.

Saoirse Ronan at the Met Ball 2016

Saoirse Ronan wore this feathered gown by Christopher Kane.

Zoe Kravitz at the Met Ball 2016

Zoe Kravitz wore a mini dress by Valentino.

Claire Danes at the Met Ball 2016

Claire Danes wore a dreamy gown by Zac Posen.

Rita Ora at the Met Ball 2016

Rita Ora wore a silver confection by Vera Wang.

Madonna at the Met Ball 2016

Madonna in Givenchy.

Madonna at the Met Ball 2016

Madonna wore a fishnet and lace creation, complete with latex boots by Givenchy.

Madonna at the Met Ball 2016

Madonna bared her cheeky side in her high fashion get-up for the Met Ball 2016.

Olivia Wilde & Emily Blunt at the Met Ball 2016

Pregnant stars Olivia Wilde and Emily Blunt both gowns by Michael Kors Collection for the occasion.

Elle Fanning at the Met Ball 2016

Elle Fanning word an ivory gown by Thakoon and Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Emma Roberts at the Met Ball 2016

Emma Roberts looked divine in this gorgeous purple custome creation by Tory Burch, complete with Swarovski crystals.

Alessandra Ambrosio at the Met Ball 2016

Alessandra Ambrosio wore this silver number by Balmain.

Emily Ratajkowski at the Met Ball 2016

Emily Ratajkowski wore a daring Prabal Gurung dress.

Alicia Vikander at the Met Ball 2016

Alicia Vikander wore Louis Vuitton.

Chloe Grace Moretz at the Met Ball 2016

Chloe Moretz wore this plunging black gown.

Dakota Fanning at the Met Ball 2016

Dakota Fanning wore a Nina Ricci dress.

Dakota Johnson at the Met Ball 2016

Dakota Johnson wore a star printed dress by Gucci.

Rachel McAdams at the Met Ball 2016

Rachel McAdams wore a Valentino dress.

Poppy Delevingne at the Met Ball 2016

Poppy Delevingne wore this incredible creation by Marchesa.

Jourdan Dunn at the Met Ball 2016

Jourdan Dunn wore silver Balmain for the big night.

Brie Larson at the Met Ball 2016

Oscar winner Brie Larson wore this sequinned midi dress by Proenza Schouler.

Katie Holmes at the Met Ball 2016

Katie Holmes wore this shimmering navy column gown.

Kate Bosworth at the Met Ball 2016

Kate Bosworth wore Dolce & Gabbana.

Michelle Williams at the Met Ball 2016

Michelle Williams wore a Louis Vuitton mini dress.

Lily Rose Depp at the Met Ball 2016

Lily-Rose Depp wore Chanel.

Karolina Kurkova at the Met Ball 2016

We loved, loved, LOVED Karolina's gorgeous oyster grey Marchesa gown.

Hailee Steinfeld at the Met Ball 2016

Hailee Steinfeld wore this emerald gown by H&M.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen at the Met Ball 2016

The designer twins wore custom designs from their label, The Row.

Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik at the Met Ball 2016

The model and the pop star only had eyes for each other at the Met Ball.

Michelle Monaghan at the Met Ball 2016

The True Detective star wore this bold frilled leather creation.

Jessica Chastain at the Met Ball 2016

Jessica Chastain wore Prada.

Karlie Kloss at the Met Ball 2016

Karlie Kloss wore this daring number by Brandon Maxwell, finished with a Repossi ear cuff.

Kim Kardashian West at the Met Ball 2016

Kim Kardashian West in Balmain.

Miranda Kerr at the Met Ball 2016

Miranda Kerr wore this co-ord creation by Louis Vuitton.

Michael Polish & Kate Bosworth at the Met Ball 2016

Actress and director husband and wife Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth shared a tender moment on the red carpet.

Hailey Baldwin at the Met Ball 2016

Hailey Baldwin looked ace in this fresh and funky striped silver gown.

Kate Upton at the Met Ball 2016

Kate Upton wore a gold one shoulder corseted gown with a thigh-high split. In reference to old Hollywood glamour, antique clusters of metal sequins were worked on top of a mesh base to create a classic look with a modern twist.