There's so much to say about this year's Met Gala "Heavenly Bodies" fashion fodder [1] but if we had to sum it up in one Beyoncé lyric (as you do), it would be: "I can see your halo, halo, halo." That's right — ethereal halos, bejewelled crowns, and opulent headpieces were last night's accessory of choice. We'd argue these heady pieces stole the show.
Rihanna took notes [2] straight from the Pope, Mindy Kaling opted for an oversized bejewelled crown [3] fit for a queen (like her), Diane Kruger [4] donned a custom Philip Treacy creation, Nicki Minaj dripped in chainmail elegance, and Ariana Grande went the nontraditional route [5] with a large, sheer bow. And that's us just skimming the surface. For the best in headgear — not the kind from middle school — continue on.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling looked like a true queen on the red carpet in this larger-than-life bejeweled crown.
Lily Collins
Lily Collins chose a sharp-pointed halo crown.
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger [6] paired a stunning Philip Treacy x Tasaki headpiece with her blue Prabal Gurung dress.
Rihanna
Rihanna [7] donned a Margiela by John Galliano pope headpiece [8].
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley went with a single-hoop halo headpiece.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande [9] switched things up with a long, oversized organza bow.
Cardi B
Cardi B wore a regal Moschino by Jeremy Scott [10] gown with matching crown.
Sarah Jessica Parker
SJP wore a matching altar-inspired Dolce & Gabbana headpiece [11].
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj paired a black-and-crimson jeweled headdress with her Oscar de la Renta dress.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively [12] looked like an angel [13] at her ninth Met Gala, wearing a spike-accented halo crown.
Janelle Monae
Leave it to Janelle Monae to wear the coolest wide-brimmed hat on the red carpet.
Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth [14]'s sheer veiled look evoked pure Virgin Mary vibes.
Kate Upton
Kate Upton struck a sweet note with this multicolored jeweled crown.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra's bejeweled head and neck covering stood out against her "cardinal red" Ralph Lauren look [15].
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway [16]'s spiked crown provided a sharp contrast to her red look.
Solange Knowles
Solange topped off her Iris Van Herpen ensemble with a large, orb-like halo crown.
Madonna
Madonna [17] wore a cross-laden crown with her Jean Paul Gautier gown.
Hailey Baldwin
Hailey Baldwin donned a more organic kind of crown — a literal flower crown.
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn opted for a gold chainmail headpiece.
Rita Ora
Rita Ora donned a black floral-accented headpiece.
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld chose a princess-like crown for her look.
SZA
SZA was the picture of ethereal beauty in this star-accented halo crown.
Bella Hadid
Bella's futuristic nod to headwear was artfully executed.
Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls stunned in head-to-toe gold.
Amber Heard
Amber Heard's gold crown provided a striking twist to her bold red dress.
Anya Taylor-Joy
The actress wore a decadent gold crown headband.
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow was all smiles in her dramatic white crown.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne wore a beaded headdress, complete with long fringe covering her face.
Emilia Clarke
The Game of Thrones actress looked like royalty in this floral-jeweled crown.
Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto
Lana Del Rey wore a halo crown accented with blue-feathered wings while Jared Leto [18] donned a Midas crown.