Met Gala 2018: Celebrities share divine looks on red carpet

Katy Perry wears oversized angel wings in honour of this year's heavenly theme
The Met Gala, the benefit event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, is considered the highlight of New York's social calendar, attracting fashion designers and stars from around the world.
It is known for its expensive tickets, exclusive guest list, and extravagant outfits that are based around a different theme each year.
This year, the theme is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, which showcases how Catholicism has influenced fashion throughout history.
Celebrities hit the red carpet on Monday night, sporting papal-inspired gowns, chainmail costumes reminiscent of the Crusades and in singer Katy Perry's case - oversized angel wings.
Rihanna wears a papal-inspired gown in honour of this year's theme   
Singer Grimes and her partner, entrepreneur Elon Musk. She wore a necklace based on the logo of his company, Tesla
Actress Olivia Munn dons a chainmail dress
Actor George Clooney arrives with his wife, Amal Clooney, who is a co-host of this year's gala

"Fashion and religion have long been intertwined, mutually inspiring and informing one another," curator Andrew Bolton said in a statement on The Met's website.
"Although this relationship has been complex and sometimes contested, it has produced some of the most inventive and innovative creations in the history of fashion."
Ready Player One and Master of None actress Lena Waithe in a veil inspired by the rainbow flag
Actress Diane Kruger arrives on the red carpet

NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bundchen, appear on the red carpet

Actress Frances McDormand (L), Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli (C) and actress Anne Hathaway (R) appear together on the red carpet

Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo of American hip trio Migos arrive in vibrant tuxedos

Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, who co-chairs the event, described her dress as "Cardinal Chanel"
Princess Beatrice attended in a purple, floor-length gown

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