IN PHOTOS: 6 most bizarre looks at the Met Gala over the years

The biggest fashion event of the year, Met Gala 2025, is going to take place on May 5, and fashion enthusiasts are excited to see the over-the-top outfits of the season. In the history of this fashion extravaganza, several celebrities have left an unforgettable mark because of their bizarre looks. Here is a look at some of the outfits and the global icons who wore them (Photos Courtesy: AFP)

Updated On: 2025-05-05 04:26 PM IST

Compiled by : Raaina Jain

While Lana Del Rey came dressed as an actual tree in 2024, Priyanka Chopra’s hair stole the spotlight in the 2019 edition

Lana Del Rey – 2024

Lana Del Rey, who made her comeback at Met Gala after five years in 2024, personified the dress code ‘Garden of Time’ as she showed up dressed as a literal tree! She opted for an Alexander McQueen gown, which was adorned with twigs. However, the highlight of the look was the headgear made of real branches and covered with a dramatic veil. This dreamy outfit was the right kind of bizarre and stole the spotlight at the event

Jared Leto – 2023

At the 2023 edition of Met Gala, which honoured Karl Lagerfeld’s work, Jared Leto made a statement by showing up in a fluffy, hyper-realistic cat suit as an ode to the designer’s famous pet cat Choupette

Kim Kardashian – 2021

Kim Kardashian’s look at Met Gala 2021 deserves an undisputable place in this list. She opted for an all-black outfit by Balenciaga. But here’s the weird part – she also covered her face, including eyes, with a black mask. The mysterious vibe of the outfit broke the internet and attracted several memes

Priyanka Chopra – 2019

People might call it bold or weird, but Priyanka Chopra’s look at Met Gala 2019 made people stop and stare, not only for the dramatic Dior gown, but for the bizarre hair and make-up. The eccentric beauty look featured white eye-liner and metallic-tone eyelashes. The hair was styled in voluminous, messy curls and became the talk of the town

Katy Perry – 2019

Talking about bizarre, Katy Perry showed up dressed as a crystal chandelier at Met Gala 2019. The custom Moschimo outfit featured working lights on the head and around the waist. But one dramatic look wasn’t enough! The singer donned a cheeseburger outfit at Met Gala 2019 after-party, making it one of the most bizarre looks at the event

Jared Leto - 2019

Leto deserves another mention on the list as his 2023 look wasn’t the first time the actor made headlines at Met Gala. In 2019, he turned heads as he carried a wild accessory on the red carpet – a replica of his own head

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