Sparkly clutches. Six-inch heels (shoutout to my favourite Lemonade track). Feathered capes. Sure, all of these accessories deserve our attention when worn on the red carpet at the Costume Institute's annual Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the best accessory at the fashion world's Oscars? An equally attention-getting date.
This year's theme, "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology," predictably led to ostentatious displays of bling in the most stylish sense. There were thigh-high strappy sandals, flashes of metallic black lipstick, and 3-D floral skirts. But not even a LuMee-enhanced, Kardashian-approved iPhone in your hand compares to, say, a former New York Yankee on your arm.
Here, take a look at the must-see couples on the red carpet at this year's Met Gala. And yes, you're seeing things correctly: Beyoncé is not on this list, because she came solo. Let the whispering begin.
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
Only Kanye West can pull off ripped (tight!) jeans at the Met Gala.
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Rose Byrne & Bobby Cannavale
The new mum and dad really make parenthood look glamorous.
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Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik
Yes, that is a faux-metal arm. Yes, it totally works for him.
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Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller
We can imagine how hard it would be to make it down a red carpet with Stiller without laughing.
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Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The engaged couple looks ready to pose on the top of their wedding cake already.
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LaLa Anthony & Carmelo Anthony
The first couple of New York basketball, these two clearly know how to complement each other's lewks.
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Bee Shaffer & Anna Wintour
Sure, they're not a romantic couple, but they are the reigning queen and princess of the Met Gala. Heteronormative rules for coupledom, be damned.
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Marco Perego & Zoe Saldana
How's this for an insanely perfect cinematic moment on the red carpet?
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Sarah Jessica Parker & Andy Cohen
The BFFs are the ultimate platonic couple. We would trade our favourite pair of Manolos for five minutes in the pre-Gala limo ride with these two.
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Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman
This is what it looks like when a husband is just in awe of his wife's killer style.
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Corey Gamble & Kris Jenner
Nothing wrong with jewellery on a man, nor is there anything wrong with sticking to simple black and letting your (many) children shine in metallics.
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Willow Smith & Jaden Smith
We're loving the matching sibling hair (and whipping it back and forth, of course).
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Hannah Davis & Derek Jeter
These two aren't big on public displays of affection, so this pose is even more romantic than it seems at first glance.
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Jenna Lyons, Jenny Konner, & Lena Dunham
Not technically a couple, but these three are clearly in sartorial love.
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The Weeknd & Bella Hadid
Another duo who rarely make public appearances together, they certainly picked the right night to couple up.
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Emily Blunt & Olivia Wilde
Who needs husbands and fiancés? These two pregnant movie star BFFs can clearly handle a night out without Jon Krasinski and Jason Sudeikis.
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Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate Olsen
Who cares about themes and futuristic fashion when you're an Olsen?
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Keleigh Sperry & Miles Teller
Teller might not be a complete pro at red carpet posing, but his girlfriend knows what she's doing.
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FKA Twigs & Robert Pattinson
For a couple wearing such muted colours, these two really stand out.
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Jamie Bell & Kate Mara
These two kept it short, simple, and chic.
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