View in slideshow Award season may have officially come to a close with the Oscars, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no red carpet glam to feast your eyes on. Quite the contrary, in fact — the Costume Institute Gala at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has the most creative, unexpected, and outstanding assortment of celebrity hair and makeup looks every year, and 2017 is no exception. This year, the evening honored Comme des Garcons’s Rei Kawakubo, which has translated into avant-garde-style beauty from models, actresses, and fashion icons alike. Keep reading to see some of the most jaw-dropping creations, from Katy Perry’s moody veiled headpiece to Lily Collins’s crisp gothic lip. Related Shop Brands
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Kerry’s sleek, edgy bob featured blunt bangs that beautifully framed her face.
Hair: Takisha Sturdivant-Drew
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Katy wore a strikingly dramatic headpiece that said “Witness,” a shout-out to one of her songs.
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Lily looked like a silent-era film star with her blunt bangs and crisply defined dark lip.
Makeup: Fiona Stiles
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The Ghost in the Shell star’s wet-look hair and smudged eye makeup added an air of mystery to her sultry style.
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Daisy’s taut chignon showed off her flawless skin and razor-sharp cat eye.
Hair: Robert Vetica
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The model’s stunning waves reminded us of a mermaid princess.
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Gisele’s skin was seriously luminous and fresh — look closer and you can see her famous freckles!
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Katie sported a stylish two-toned eye with glittering sapphire shadow on her upper lid and sky-blue shimmer on the bottom.
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Emma kept her look simple with sleek strands, a light mauve pout, and a touch of brown shadow on her eyes.
Hair: Christian Marc
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Zoom in! Claire has foundation in her brows for a faux bleach effect, which looks striking with her white top.
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It’s hard to look away from La La’s glowing skin, but check out those spear-like hair accessories accenting her updo.
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The Game of Thrones star added unicorn-like glitter to her lids, making her look fantastical.
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Doutzen’s bed head added an effortless vibe to her look.
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Kylie’s blunt blond bob was an edgy contrast to her dreamy Versace gown.
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You might be dazzled by Emily’s turquoise feline flick, but it’s the lower lid swipe of peach that makes her eyes pop.
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Priyanka embodied ’90s grunge with a greige-brown lip and a metallic silver eye.
Makeup: Pati Dubroff
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Joan’s faux lip piercings and sideswept wet strands added gothic edge to her elegant look.
Makeup: Patrick Ta
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Mindy kept her look simple with bold brows and a swept-back updo, leaving her skin glowing and fresh.
Hair: Marc Mena
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Rose’s brushed-out curls and flushed cheeks made her look like a modern-day flapper.
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Allison’s bold black eye makeup and red lips made her look Betty Boop-like.
Hair: Rebekah Forecast
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Zoë’s cropped platinum coif and kitten eye made her look like a total babe.
Hair: Nikki Nelms
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Lena’s look had a bohemian flair to it thanks to her messy topknot.
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Gigi’s dramatic cat eye added edge to an otherwise delicate beauty look.
Makeup: Erin Parsons
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Jourdan wore vibrant indigo wings on her lower lids that made her eyes pop.
Makeup: Renee Garnes
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Adriana’s taut chignon revealed her flawless skin — she looked as if she was wearing practically no makeup.
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Diane’s flushed cheeks and perfectly tousled strands made her look as if she had just come in from romping in a field of wildflowers.
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Janelle’s high feather collar drew attention to her sleek strands, which were accessorized with small crystal flowers.
Hair: Nikki Nelms
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Lily turned heads with her sheer hot-pink face veil.
Hair: Bryce Scarlett
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Serena showed off that mama-to-be glow with sheer, dewy makeup and a subtle sweep of highlighter.
Hair: Ursula Stephen
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Glittery purple eye shadow popped on the television host’s porcelain complexion.
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Hailee’s supersleek, glossy chignon featured unexpected, intricate twists.
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Stella’s romantic updo and dewy skin evoked a Victorian princess.
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A huge floral hair accessory and a next-level smoky eye made the Westworld star stand out.
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Kendall’s orange-red pucker was the defining characteristic of her beauty look and perfectly matched the soles of her Louboutin pumps.
Makeup: Mary Phillips
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The actress and director coordinated her metallic lapis shadow with the shimmering top of her off-the-shoulder gown.
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The cutouts in Rita’s gown mimicked the sharp, randomized details of her platinum pixie.
Makeup: Kathy Jeung
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A sleek, center-parted lob and flawless, bronzed skin was a classic look for Kim.
Hair: Michael Silva for Toni & Guy
Makeup: Mario Dedivanovic
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The blond highlights in Halle’s hair picked up the ivory details of her gown.
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Makeup: Kara Yoshimoto Bua
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Elle looked like pure royalty with her aquamarine headpiece and simplistic makeup.
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Evan’s badass negative-space cut crease, eye glitter, and steel blue hair made her look like an intergalactic goddess.
Hair: John D.
Makeup: Toby Fleischman
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The star of Michelle’s pared-down look was her punchy pastel coral pout.
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Ashley’s glossy hair and plush red pucker made her look like a vampy pin-up girl.
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Matte lips, satin skin, and a smoky eye made Emmy seriously stunning.
Makeup: Jo Baker
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The twins rocked their signature bohemian style. We were particularly wowed by Mary-Kate’s golden-coin-accented hair accessory.
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Once you get over Solange’s stunning hair, look closely at her earlobes — they’re dipped in white paint.
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The Girl on the Train actress looked like Marie Antoinette thanks to pale skin, blushing cheeks, and a huge floral headdress.
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Nicki rocked the supertrendy glitter lip as part of her classic beauty look.
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The lifestyle expert showed off glowing skin and lightly groomed brows.
Makeup: Emma Lovell
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Celine’s “hair bow” was an architectural styling masterpiece.
Makeup: Justin St. Clair
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Rihanna’s pink eye and cheek was one of the most breathtaking beauty moments on the red carpet.
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Zendaya’s hair and matte persimmon lip made her look as if she had stepped out of a painting.
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Blake (seen here with her husband, Ryan Reynolds) wore her thick hair in two wrapped ponytails, with some sections of her strands featuring crimps.
Hair: Rod Ortega
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Jennifer stepped out with Alex Rodriguez looking like a ’60s sex kitten with long, wavy strands and a pale nude lip.
Makeup: Scott Barnes
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The singer’s diamond grills were cool, but we were especially captivated by her camouflage nail art.
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Lily-Rose appeared as if we were viewing her through an Instagram filter — her skin looked that flawless.
Hair: Johnnie Sapong
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Selena’s hot-pink eye shadow and choker gave a ’90s feel to her look.
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A sprinkling of glitter made Kate’s red smoky eye look chic, not sickly.
Makeup: Pati Dubroff
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Taylor coordinated her burgundy shadow to her gown for a sultry, unexpected smoky eye.
Makeup: Patrick Ta
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Ruby’s watercolor-blue shadow and piecey strands were a modernized, refreshing take on ’60s beauty.
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Paris’s nose piercing and dewy skin looked fresh and millennial chic.
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Kate bleached her hair to platinum white so her looped topknot would match her gown.
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Riley’s low bun and sweet pink cheeks were the epitome of French girl chic.
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Sleek hair and loads of mascara let Amy’s dramatic gown be the star of her look.
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Rainbow watercolor eye shadow added to the fanciful nature of Lupita’s red carpet style.
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We were a little distracted by her mesh bodysuit, but Bella’s lob and neutral makeup were minimalist elegance.
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Miranda’s electric coral lip matched the posies on her gown.
Makeup: Lisa Storey
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A rhinestone-studded birdcage veil amped up the drama on Hailey’s chic style.
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Liu looked fresh and glowy, while her matte brick lip added a punch of color to her look.
Makeup: Victor Henao
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Having recently shaved her head, Cara opted to paint on faux silver hair (with rhinestones!).
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Tiny pearl studs at the corners of Brie’s eyes made her look like royalty.
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Chrissy (seen here with husband John Legend) rocked glowing skin and a sparkling star hairpiece.
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Subtle maroon accents on Jessica’s eyelids made her green eyes look even brighter.
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Dramatically separated lower lashes added Twiggy-like vibes to Sarah’s look.
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Sofia’s hair accessory, blunt bangs, and smoky eyes made her look like a modern-day flapper.
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