The Weeknd whispers sweet nothings into Selena Gomez’s ear on the red carpet. Picture / @metmuseum
JLo shows off her sweeping Valentino gown before heading to the gala. Picture / @jlo
Model Lara Stone posts a teaser of her outfit before hitting the red carpet. Picture / @larastone
Stone later snaps a selfie with Christopher Kane who designed her look. Picture / @larastone
Models Lily Alridge and Karen Elson prep for the gala with a glass of champagne. Picture / @crfashionbook
Super-stylist Kate Young shares a detail shot of Dakota Johnson’s Gucci dress and Cartier jewels. Picture / @kateyoung
The Hadid sisters and Amy Schumer smize like there’s no tomorrow, snapped by Alexander Wang who dressed Bella in a crystal catsuit for the event. Picture / @alexanderwangny
Emma Roberts and designer Johnathon Saunders pose for a selfie together. Picture / @saundersstudio
Zoe Kravitz and Bella Hadid pose atop a floral installation inside the event, Bella sporting the aforementioned catsuit in all its glory. Picture / @alexanderwangny
Amy Schumer takes an impromptu power nap on Madonna’s chest. Picture / @stellamccartney
Stella McCartney posts a snap with Naomi Watts, Gisele and Kate Hudson – all of whom she dressed for the occasion. Picture / @stellamccartney
Newly appointed editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful posts a picture of “the last ladies to leave #TheMet” – Sarah Paulson, Naomi Campbell, Jessica Chastain and Lupita Nyong'o. Picture / @edward_enninful
Because what's the Met Gala without a bathroom selfie filled with more celebrities than you can poke a stick at? Picture / @kyliejenner
Lily Aldridge keeps her Ralph Lauren dress crease free in a stand-up limousine. Picture / @lilyaldridge
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend prepare for the night ahead with a pre-gala nap. Picture / @chrissyteigen
Lena Dunham makes a "dramatic exit" from her bathroom, wearing a custom Elizabeth Kennedy gown. Picture / @lenadunham
Think pink! Solange Knowles shows off her Thom Browne puffer dress in the best way possible. Picture / @saintrecords