The 2019 Met Gala theme was "Camp: Notes on Fashion [1]" and if the accessories were any indication of the attendees' commitment to the evening's style ethos (spoiler alert: they were), then yes, camp was in session. From larger-than-life headpieces dripping in jewels, lush feathered boas, and statement rings to much zanier fare, including a wagon [2], a technicolor fan, a Barbie pink blow-dryer bag [3], a gold picture frame, and a replica of Jared Leto's head [4], the red carpet accessories were looks unto themselves. Read on to see the very best — and boldest — of the night.
Lady Gaga at the 2019 Met Gala
Lady Gaga [5], styled by Brandon Maxwell, made an epic entrance [6] at the Met Gala — making not one but four outfit changes on the red carpet. Her second look included a black umbrella, which as simple as it may look, still evoked an Old Hollywood feel.
Lady Gaga at the 2019 Met Gala
Wearing Linda Farrow sunglasses and holding an old-school cell phone, Lady Gaga [7] struck a pose in her third outfit change on the Met Gala red carpet.
Lady Gaga at the 2019 Met Gala
In her final outfit change, Lady Gaga [8] posed with a pink-and-gold Haus of Gaga wagon.
Jared Leto at the 2019 Met Gala
And the award for creepiest accessory goes to . . . Jared Leto [9], dressed in Gucci, holding a replica of his head at the 2019 Met Gala.
Janelle Monáe at the 2019 Met Gala
When we weren't staring at the winking motorized eye on Janelle Monáe's custom Christian Siriano look, we were in awe of her stack of signature wide-brimmed hats — all courtesy of Sarah Sokol Millinery.
Tracee Ellis Ross at the 2019 Met Gala
black-ish [10] star, Tracee Ellis Ross, used a gilded picture frame as her main accessory and prop on the Met Gala red carpet.
Priyanka Chopra at the 2019 Met Gala
While Priyanka Chopra's Dior Haute Couture gown [11] and Chopard jewels evoked an Alice in Wonderland vibe, it was her tall silver crown that lent a regal air.
Ezra Miller at the 2019 Met Gala
Ezra Miller's blank face mask served as striking accessory to his pinstriped Burberry ensemble and multiple eyes painted on his face.
Zoe Saldana at the 2019 Met Gala
While Zoe Saldana's sparkly orange Michael Kors gown [12] may be the main attraction, the oversize, equally-as-sparkly purple flowers in her hair were the perfect color contrast.
Cara Delevingne at the 2019 Met Gala
Cara Delevingne donned a rainbow-striped Dior Haute Couture ensemble on the red carpet, and while it was admittedly eye-catching, it wasn't the bright colors of the outfit that caught our eye. Her Machine Dazzle headpiece, which featured a flurry of eyeballs, bananas, dentures, and fried egg, stole the show.
Katy Perry and Diane von Furstenberg at the 2019 Met Gala
Katy Perry [13] transformed herself into an accessory, wearing a Moschino chandelier, while Diane von Furstenberg channeled her inner Lady Liberty — crown and torch included.
Kacey Musgraves at the 2019 Met Gala
Kacey Musgraves was giving us major Barbie vibes [14], thanks to an all-pink Moschino look, complete with a matching feather boa, sunglasses, and blow-dryer handbag.
Lupita Nyong'o at the 2019 Met Gala
We can always count on Lupita Nyong'o for a striking red-carpet look [15]. Her Met Gala look — a pink-and-gold Versace gown with rainbow shoulder ruffles — was further accentuated by a matching rainbow fan and gilded Afro picks in her hair.
Jemima Kirke and Lena Dunham at the 2019 Met Gala
Jemima Kirke and Lena Dunham sported coordinating Christopher Kane PVC crystal-encrusted bags.
Gigi Hadid at the 2019 Met Gala
Do lashes count as an accessory? Because Gigi Hadid just made that a thing at the Met Gala. That and we love those multihoops, too!
Billy Porter at the 2019 Met Gala
Billy Porter just gave us our new must-have accessory [16]: a litter. The Pose star was carried into the Met Gala on a litter by six shirtless [17] men. Is there any other way to enter a room now?
Billy Porter at the 2019 Met Gala
Billy Porter's gold "Sun God" ensemble by The Blonds was a sight to see, especially the 10-foot wings and 24-karat gold headpiece.
Harry Styles at the 2019 Met Gala
Harry Styles, in all-black Gucci [18], reminded us that life really can imitate art. In this case, the singer and Met Gala cohost gave us Girl with a Pearl Earring vibes with his single pearl earring.
Kerry Washington at the 2019 Met Gala
Kerry Washington [19] wore a Tory Burch gown with the words "Negativity is Noise" written all over the skirt and rings to match.
Ashley Graham at the 2019 Met Gala
Ashley Graham's accessory game was strong at the Met Gala — just look at her hair for proof. The model's ponytail was accented with Gucci and Jennifer Behr clips and bows.
Celine Dion at the 2019 Met Gala
Celine Dion was a vision [20] in a gold Oscar de la Renta gown and larger-than-life headpiece.
Mindy Kaling at the 2019 Met Gala
Yes, Mindy Kaling is rocking that long rose-gold hair [21] and gold Moschino gown, but can we talk about those jaw-dropping David Webb earrings? Wow.
Danai Gurira at the 2019 Met Gala
Black Panther [22] actress Danai Gurira amped up her Gabriela Hearst jumpsuit with a slick top hat and cane.
Emily Blunt at the 2019 Met Gala
Emily Blunt [23] topped off her custom Michael Kors Collection gown with an equally gilded headpiece by Stephen Jones.
Alexa Chung at the 2019 Met Gala
Alexa Chung's matching beret and micro bag helped to keep her French-meets-disco look in tact.
Elle Fanning at the 2019 Met Gala
While a manicure doesn't usually count as an accessory, Elle Fanning's Met Gala manicure [24] does. Celebrity manicurist Mar Y Sol created the nail look, which featured a retro turquoise phone, Bubble Yum package, yellow Coors can, French fries, and a tube of Colgate toothpaste.
Elle Fanning at the 2019 Met Gala
Here's a closer look at Elle Fanning's Met Gala manicure.
Dapper Dan at the 2019 Met Gala
These Dapper Dan x Gucci glasses, as seen on Dapper Dan, are scene-stealing.
Halsey at the 2019 Met Gala
Halsey evoked a superhero vibe in a red Prabal Gurung dress and bold gold jewelry by Jennifer Fisher.
Gemma Chan at the 2019 Met Gala
Gemma Chan's metallic Tom Ford ensemble was enhanced tenfold by the Elizabeth Taylor-inspired headpiece she wore.
Zendaya at the 2019 Met Gala
Zendaya [25], wearing Tommy Hilfiger [26], took her Cinderella moment to the next level with the crystal-encrusted carriage-turned-pumpkin clutch she carried.
Emily Ratajkowski at the 2019 Met Gala
Emily Ratajkowski's barely-there look [27] was not the only head-turning thing about her outfit. We'd argue that the wings framing her face also made people stop and stare, too.
Adwoa Aboah at the 2019 Met Gala
Adwoa Aboah's delicate gold headpiece is the perfect complement to her animal-print gown.
Gal Gadot
We love Gal Gadot's pearl-encrusted headband.
Winnie Harlow at the 2019 Met Gala
It's all about the accessories for Winnie Harlow's look — a luxe feather boa, striking headpiece, and a delicate bag.
Tessa Thompson at the 2019 Met Gala
While Tessa Thompson's dress struck a modest Victorian note, the actress utilized her hair as a whip and toted a leather riding crop as well.
Hailee Steinfeld at the 2019 Met Gala
Hailee Steinfeld had the cheekiest accessory of the night: a camera in hand, even as her dress stated, "No photos please."