Since her first Met Gala appearance in 2011, British model Cara Delevingne has become a staple on the red carpet of the star-studded event held annually on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Known for her dedication to nailing the dress code and delivering memorable fashion moments, Delevingne has emerged as one of the Met’s biggest risk-takers. From classic and glamorous looks to more avant-garde choices, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of style with each appearance.
In 2013, Delevingne truly hit her style stride at the Met Gala and began embracing the various dress codes. For the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” theme that year, she wore a plunging black gown embellished with silver spikes by Burberry, offering an edgy and rock-and-roll take on the traditional little black dress. In 2017, she channeled the experimental vibe of the evening’s theme, Rei Kawakubo and Comme des Garçons, in a silver metallic Chanel suit. Her head, freshly shaved for a movie role, was also covered in silver paint, adding to the avant-garde look.
In recent years, Delevingne has continued to make a statement at the Met Gala with bold and attention-grabbing looks. In 2019, she embraced the theme of camp in a rainbow Dior jumpsuit paired with a dramatic headpiece by Machine Dazzle adorned with bananas, fried eggs, teeth, and eyeballs—truly capturing the essence of camp. Her 2022 “Peg the Patriarchy” Dior gown became one of the most talked-about looks of the night, with Delevingne explaining that the choice was about women empowerment and gender equality.
In 2021, Delevingne paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld with her Met Gala look, a fitting tribute given the theme of the event was in honor of the late designer, who considered her a muse. The model expressed her gratitude to Lagerfeld for his influence on her fashion journey. Known for always turning heads with her bold fashion choices, Delevingne continues to captivate audiences with her unique style and fearless approach to red carpet dressing. As anticipation builds for this year’s Met Gala, fans can only wonder what statement-making look Delevingne will bring to the event.
From embracing punk theme in 2013 to celebrating camp in 2019, Cara Delevingne’s Met Gala looks have become synonymous with pushing the boundaries of fashion and delivering unexpected, yet memorable, moments on the red carpet. Whether clad in edgy spikes or covered in gold body paint and pasties, the British model consistently impresses with her bold and daring choices, cementing her status as one of the event’s biggest risk-takers. With each appearance, Delevingne continues to showcase her unique style and ability to captivate audiences with her fearless approach to fashion.
