The Red Carpet photos were stunning, sure—but celebrity Instagrams captured the Met Gala in a more informal, intimate way. Here, Karlie Kloss gives duck face en route to the ceremony.
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Solange Knowles shows off her psychedelic Giles minidress.
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The Met Gala's theme this year was "China: Through The Looking Glass," and red predictably made a prominent showing—including in Sarah Jessica Parker's curious flaming headpiece.
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More red in the form of Reese Witherspoon's demure red gown with Tiffany jewels (of course).
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Faux-nude was in at the Met's China gala—Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, and J. Lo all sported sheer sparkling gowns with intricate displays over their, ahem, middle kingdoms.
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We like the insta-filter here almost as much as Jessica Alba's dark, sumptuous dress.
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Beyonce and Naomi Campbell practice Instagram intimidation.
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Kerry Washington, in a pink concoction that turns into a pumpkin at midnight.
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