The Met Gala [1] is known as "fashion's biggest night" [2] for a reason. Every year on the first Monday in May, celebrities, editors, and designers alike put on a dazzling display on the red carpet. While it's always exciting to try to guess what high-fashion creations will be seen [3] on the big night, it's just as fun to take a look back at some of the gala's biggest moments from the past [4].
One of our all-time favourite looks has to be Princess Diana [5] at her sole Met Gala appearance in 1996. The royal looked stunning [6] in a navy slip dress with black lace trim from John Galliano's first Couture collection for Dior. She accessorised the lingerie-inspired gown with a matching silk shawl and a Dior mini bag [7].
Princess Diana also wore one of her most famous pieces of jewellery [8], her pearl and sapphire choker. The stunning piece was actually a sapphire and diamond brooch that the Queen Mother gave to Diana on her wedding day. The princess later converted it into the clasp for the seven-strand pearl necklace we all remember today. While we can't get our hands on her showstopping jewels, you can easily re-create her iconic look by shopping our roundup of similar navy slip dresses.
La Ligne Slip Dress
La Ligne Slip Dress [9] ($450)
Icons Slip Dress
Icons Slip Dress [10] ($283)
Loveappella Slip Dress
Loveappella Slip Dress [11] ($89)
Fleur du Mal Slip Dress
Fleur du Mal Slip Dress [12] ($465)
Staud Slip Dress
Staud Slip Dress [13] ($260)
Organic by John Patrick Slip Dress
Organic by John Patrick Slip Dress [14] ($245)
Galvan Slip Dress
Galvan Slip Dress [15] ($1,295)
Halston Heritage Slip Dress
Halston Heritage Slip Dress [16] ($198, originally $495)
H&M Slip Dress
H&M Slip Dress [17] ($25, originally $50)
Fleur du Mal Slip Dress
Fleur du Mal Slip Dress [18] ($99, originally $398)