Unlike theOscarsor even theGrammys,Met Gala red carpetis the one that consistently delivers on wildly over-the-top style moments. This is the event where A-listers take risks…and they don’t always pay off.
As we gear up forthe latest Met Galaon May 2 (the second part of the “In America” theme thatdebuted last September), we're looking back on some of the biggest busts from the history of the fashion event. From Rihanna’s scrambled egg cosplay to Solange’s sleeping bag couture, here are 17 of the wackiest looks that have graced the famed steps of the Met in years past.