Mad about Met: The Internet style council has spoken and the Met Gala got served

Priyanka Chopra in Ralph Lauren. Photo: Ralph Lauren / Instagram

It’s the first Monday of May 2017 and that means fashion’s finest has descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Why? For the much anticipated Met Gala 2017 of course.

This year’s attendees include the likes of designers Michael Kors, Alessandro Michele, supermodels Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen, actresses Kate Hudson, Blake Lively, lovely couples John Legend and Chrissy Teigen as well as Selena Gomez and The Weekend, and more.

Formally called the Costume Institute Gala, the Met Gala is a yearly fundraiser for the arts museum. The glitzy event features a different theme each year. In 2015, the ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ theme turned heads thanks to red carpet queen Rihanna who wore a Guo Pei couture gown (to some netizens, it resembled an omelette).

Speaking of Ri Ri, netizens waited and waited and waited eagerly for her arrival at the red carpet. Questions like, “Where is Rihanna?” and “What will she wear?” were in the air.

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me waiting for rihanna #metgala pic.twitter.com/daWpbvyKaa

— IG: demilade (@hershelay47) May 1, 2017

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But....Where's rihanna ? #metgala pic.twitter.com/Ittn018e6R

— No Limit East Off. (@NoLimitFEast) May 1, 2017

Where is Rihanna? #MetGala pic.twitter.com/mgmMI537dP

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 1, 2017

And when the songstress — clad in a Comme des Garcons number — finally stepped out, the internet went crazy again. Cheers and applauses could be heard all over the Twittersphere.

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RIHANNA HAS ARRIVED #METGala pic.twitter.com/V1hapuuxao

— (@unrulyfenty) May 2, 2017

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watching rihanna walk out that Hotel.... #MetGala pic.twitter.com/ZFYz5nq8G6

— #RihNavy (@Navy16Rih) May 2, 2017

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL RIHANNA IS ON THE WAY #MetGala pic.twitter.com/2jlHnUQjaa

— Complex (@Complex) May 2, 2017

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RIHANNA LOOKS INCREDIBLE #MetGala pic.twitter.com/4MBriM4k2W

— LUH JEZZIE (@jessixadelrey) May 2, 2017

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SHUT IT DOWN! GAME OVER! RIHANNA WON! #MetGala pic.twitter.com/Lul2yUez3V

— Kiara (@Kiara_monet97) May 2, 2017

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Ok, fun's over where is Rihanna #MetGala pic.twitter.com/iA1KPfeuuN

— Affinity Magazine (@TheAffinityMag) May 2, 2017

In case you’re wondering, the internet isn’t solely obsessed with Rihanna. When it comes to the red carpet outfits, many netizens couldn’t wait to throw in their two cents worth.

So, who’s escaped the ruthless hands of netizens and who didn’t (hashtag ouch)? Scroll down to find out now.

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Where have I seen that outfit before... #MetGala pic.twitter.com/8VlzwhpVtF

— #HighStreetKid (@Jordan_18_95) May 2, 2017

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The Olsen twins low key look like they belong in a live action remake of The Dark Crystal  #MetGala pic.twitter.com/ZJW2HYyuv7

— Tyler (@NotTylerOakley) May 2, 2017

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The accuracy. RT @yeezuzs: lmfao i hate twitter #metgala pic.twitter.com/N7DOX7eKuC

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 1, 2017

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Frankie is that you? #MetGala #GraceandFrankie pic.twitter.com/5i45QXzlKD

— Luke (@Luke_t90) May 1, 2017

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You ain't slick Ms. Perry. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/dra2JgAWRV

—  (@samilovesfinn) May 1, 2017

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you might want to mute me for the next three hours #MetGala pic.twitter.com/hfaJczt8Co

— Marc (@MarcSnetiker) May 1, 2017

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JLo came through #MetGala pic.twitter.com/NIvlanROKQ

— Shelby Alayna (@WheelerShelby98) May 2, 2017

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The Dark Crystal reboot is looking dope af #MetGala pic.twitter.com/vzex8lBcCY

— ANYTHINGISPOSSIBLE!! (@tuckclarry) May 2, 2017

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my inner monologue: "remember, not everything is about you."

also me: pic.twitter.com/sihAZ6x0gb

— Common White Girl (@GIRLposts) May 2, 2017

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WHO DID THIS?! #MetGala pic.twitter.com/PO4ZphS3Xn

— Common White Girl (@GIRLposts) May 2, 2017

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New Avatar Alert. #Rihanna #metgala pic.twitter.com/1EUuWw4rxk

— Stacy Lambe (@sllambe) May 2, 2017

And then there is blogger, Instagrammer and Youtuber Mina Gerges who’s famous for using everyday items (think toilet paper and highlighter pens) to pose like celebrities.

This time, he took to his Instagram account to create his versions of the Met Gala 2017 red carpet looks. What can we say: he’s got some pretty good DIY skills.

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