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May 2, 2017 at 2:00am EDT

From Jennifer Lopez to Lena Dunham, A-list stars showed up in full force for the 2017 Met Gala honoring visionary designer Rei Kawakubo. And love ’em or leave ’em, the ensembles chosen by the gala’s fashion-forward attendees certainly proved provocative. Here are the outfits that really got us talking, for better or worse. 

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• Thandie Newton

  

  Thandie Newton is a head above the rest, quite literally, thanks to her floral bouffant. 

• Elizabeth Banks

  

  Don't adjust your screen — Elizabeth Banks' dress is just that trippy. 

• Carly Steel

  

  TV host Carly Steel really went for it in a textured white dress and regal headpiece. 

• Blake Lively

  

  My personal favorite of the night, Blake Lively stunned in a featherered ensemble.

• Halle Berry

  

  Halle Berry's layered black and gold gown created a beautiful cascade behind the actress. 

• Helen Lasichanh & Pharrell

  

  Co-chair Pharrell and wife Helen Lasichanh were a study in contrasts. 

• Kendall Jenner

  

  Model Kendall Jenner got cheeky in peek-a-boo chainmail paired with a bold red pout. 

• Solange Knowles

  

  Ever the provocateur, Solange Knowles turned heads in a puff-paneled trench coat. 

• Katy Perry

  

  No one can accuse Katy Perry of not committing to the daring and quirky Rei Kawakubo theme. 

• Nicki Minaj

  

  Paying homage like a pro, Nicki Minage wore an obi belt adorned with Rei Kawakubo's face.

• Laura Osnes

  

  Broadway princess Laura Osnes looked like a dream in a "mille-feuille" style gown by Christian Siriano.

• Kylie Jenner

  

  Cosmetics maven Kylie Jenner showed up looking the part in sequins and a sleek blonde bob. 

• Rita Ora

  

  Rita Ora accented her red wrap-style dress with Lego-like hair… and we're not mad at it.

• Lily Collins

  

  In a pink tulle and corseted Giambattista Valli gown, Lily Collins is nearly unrecognizable. 

• Lily Aldridge

  

  Model Lily Aldridge was an enigma in a custom Ralph Lauren gown, red boots and fuschia veil. 

• Priyanka Chopra

  

  Quantico's Priyanka Chopra drew comparisons to Carmen Sandiego for her dramatic trench gown.

• Cara Delevigne

  

  Delevigne, who recently shaved her head for a role, shone in a super-sequined pantsuit. 

• Gigi Hadid

  

  Leave it to supermodel Gigi Hadid to drape her body in angles and still have killer curves. 

• Rihanna

  

  All hail the queen of the Met Gala! Rihanna's showstopping gown was a Kawakubo original. 

• Claire Danes

  

  While we aren't sure what to make of the Claire Danes' deconstructed style, she always looks amazing. 

• Sean Combs

  

  Sean Combs, doing his best matador, made a grand entrance alongside glamorous girlfriend Cassie. 

• Rose Byrne

  

  Rose Byrne took the plunge  at the gala in a super low-cut red Ralph Lauren gown.

• Zendaya

  

  The hair! The makeup! The gown! Per the norm, Zendaya did not disappoint. 

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