The Met Gala was thrown into chaos on Monday evening when a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to storm the red carpet to get close to celebrities.
The unidentified man was hauled away by several NYPD cops before he could cause any further harm.
Stars began arriving on the Met red carpet at 5pm for fashion’s biggest night, amid a backdrop of protesters and celebrity outrage.
Anna Wintour was among the first to turn up, pairing her trademark sunglasses with a bright turquoise gown.
Fashion is Art is the theme for this year’s event, which is co-chaired by a superstar panel lineup featuring the ex-Vogue chief, Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams.
Among those expected to attend are Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
But this year’s gala has been marred with controversy. Hollywood is furious that it is being sponsored by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, 62, and his wife Lauren Sanchez, 56, who gave a rumored $10 million to the Costume Institute in exchange for being named honorary co-chairs.
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Man detained trying storm Met Gala red carpet
A man was seen getting detained by New York City police officers after he attempted to break into the Met Gala red carpet.
It is unclear why he tried to storm the red carpet, but he appeared to be holding a sign and donned a t-shirt that read ‘Amazon Labor Union.’
This year’s event has been the subject of protests after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, 62, and his wife Lauren Sanchez , 56, gave a rumored $10 million to be named honorary co-chairs.
Rapper Audrey Nuna dons a spotted black and white overcoat
Kendall Jenner mirrors sister Kylie’s red carpet look with fake nipple dress
Barefoot Doechii heads to the Met Gala covered in a sheet
A-list star baffles Met Gala fans in bizarre living statue outfit.. but can you guess who?
The Met Gala is known for its out-of-the-box displays on fashion’s biggest night, but one attendee took the concept to a whole new level.
Hot on the heels of Nicole Kidman, Lauren Sánchez and Gigi Hadid dazzling on the red carpet, one of the world’s most famous supermodels ensured all attention shifted firmly to her arrival.
With this year’s theme ‘Costume Art’ and the dress code ‘Fashion Is Art’ leaving plenty of room for interpretation, the 52-year-old TV personality leaned all the way in, arriving in a look that could only be described as a living statue.
Sophisticated Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner arrive at the Met Gala
Gracie Abrams sports a jeweled floor length gown on the carpet
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams goes shirtless under a matador-type getup
Margot Robbie poses on The Met steps
K-Pop Demon Hunters star Ejae opts for silver jewels
SZA stuns in a yellow ornate gown
Sabrina Carpenter sports jewel headpiece