The Must-See Pre–Met Gala Looks Celebs Wore in NYC Over the Weekend

by Allyson Payer

Gone are the days when the Met Gala was just the Met Gala. There's now an entire weekend of events leading up to the grand finale on the first Monday in May (today!). The stars began ascending upon NYC from all over the world starting last week, so there have been lots of great fashion moments ahead of the biggest night of the year for fashion.

To name a couple, Anna Wintour hosted a dinner at her home on the eve of the Met Gala, and Vogue hosted a pre-party on Friday night. Aside from that, stars were out and about all over the city this weekend at various events, parties, and dinners, so we compiled some of the chicest looks leading up to today. Scroll to see Kendall Jenner in a stunning cobalt-blue gown, Rihanna cloaked in Chanel and feathers, and Dua Lipa in the most interesting sweaterdress you'll ever see, and be sure to keep an eye out for our extensive Met Gala coverage tonight. 

Dua Lipa pre-Met Gala green sweater dress

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On Dua Lipa: Marc Jacobs dress and boots; Tiffany & Co. bracelet

Rihanna pre-Met Gala Chanel outfit

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On Rihanna: Chanel jacket and glasses; Coperni dress

Kendall Jenner pre-Met Gala blue dress

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On Kendall Jenner: Alexandre Vauthier dress; Chanel bag

Lizzo pre-Met Gala purple dress

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On Lizzo: Jimmy Choo bag and shoes

Dakota Johnson pre-Met Gala

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On Dakota Johnson: The Row Kids' Breakfast at The Row Graphic Tee ($220); Gucci pants and Black Leather Loafers ($1050)

Penelope Cruz pre-Met Gala Chanel

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On Penelope Cruz: Chanel jacket, dress, shoes, and bag

Camila Morrone pre-Met Gala

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On Camila Morrone: Givenchy dress, gloves, and necklace; Mikimoto pearl jewelry

Sienna Miller pre-Met Gala

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On Sienna Miller: Chanel jacket; Gucci Crochet Cotton Jumpsuit ($3600) and bag; Jimmy Choo Heloise 120 Knotted Velvet Platform Sandals ($950)

Katie Holmes pre-Met Gala

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On Katie Holmes: Tove coat; Jonathan Simkhai Rhoda Dress ($795); Proenza Schouler Small Bar Tote ($1590); Khaite boots; Mikimoto pearl jewelry

Kim Kardashian pre-Met Gala Chanel

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On Kim Kardashian: Chanel shirt, gloves, bag, and sunglasses; Balenciaga pantashoes

Ella Emhoff pre-Met Gala

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On Ella Emhoff: Simone Rocha Micro Heart Perspex Acrylic Minaudière ($795)

Michaela Coel pre-Met Gala

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On Michaela Coel: Schiaparelli dress and shoes

Sydney Sweeney pre-Met Gala

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On Sydney Sweeney: Giorgio Armani top and skirt

Next up, 10 Iconic Chanel Looks You Won't See at the Met Gala This Year

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