Lady Gaga has not blessed us with her presence at the Met Gala since she showed up in 2019 and delivered one look that was secretly four entirely different ensembles. Hard to top that, so it’s understandable that she needed a break. But sadly, 2025 was not the year she broke her streak, meaning we are truly nothing short of devastated.

Ahead of the 2025 Met Gala, which will attract daring looks inspired by the “Tailored for You” dress code, look back on the most iconic fashion statements to ever grace the steps of the Met.