The Naked Dresses from the Met Gala That Are Still a Hot Topic
When a celebrity dons a naked dress to an ordinary movie premiere, it may not attract much scrutiny. However, if the same attire is showcased at the Met Gala, it swiftly becomes a topic of fashion conversation. Sheer and illusion dresses have consistently made headlines on the iconic museum steps, and we owe this trend to Cher, who created a sensation in 1974 by wearing a sparkling Bob Mackie outfit to the event. While these styles are less provocative today than they were back then, they remain unforgettable. No one captured this like Beyoncé at the Met Gala in 2015, when she arrived in a nearly invisible Givenchy gown adorned with shimmering details that reflected light (and every camera angle) flawlessly. That's precisely why this year seems set for a nostalgic moment. Beyoncé returns to the Met for the first time since 2016, and this time she holds the position of co-chair. As expected, anticipation is high. Yet, she isn't the only one to have offered a striking interpretation of this style. At the 2024 gala, Elle Fanning presented her own interpretation with a gown resembling glass, which was a true masterpiece. Continue reading to revisit other sheer highlights from the Met Gala red carpet.
Kim Kardashian in Jean Louis, 2022
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Cher in Bob Mackie, 1974
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Beyoncé in Givenchy, 2015
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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent, 2021
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Kendall Jenner in Givenchy, 2021
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Blake Lively in Chanel, 2011
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Greta Lee in Loewe, 2024
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Elle Fanning in Balmain, 2024
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Rita Ora in Marni, 2024
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Rachel Brosnahan in Sergio Hudson, 2023
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The Naked Dresses from the Met Gala That Are Still a Hot Topic
Worn by Zoë Kravitz, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Cher, among others.