"It was a red carpet filled with monochromatic looks - black and white ruled - while we also enjoyed lots of references to the Camellia, plenty of pearls, a touch of tweed and thousands upon thousands of crystal embellishments," Harpers Bazaar reports.
Rihanna showed up to the red carpet fashionably late, accompanied by her boyfriend A$AP Rocky.
She was a vision in an all-white Valentino look featuring a voluminous skirt with a long train.
"On top, she was completely covered in large white flowers, encircling her bodice and head. White, fingerless-gloved hands poked out from the amorphous shape, while her custom, camellia-topped Gianvito Rossi heels emerged from under her skirt as she walked. White sunglasses with large faux lashed protruding off the frames then finished off the ensemble," W Magazine reports.
BBC Entertainment notes that the famous cat was "as synonymous with Lagerfeld's signature look as his sunglasses and white-haired ponytail."
Doja Cat wore a gown which featured cat ears, polishing up her feline look with prosthetics that gave her more cat-like features.
"Her glittering silver dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta and featured a dramatic ruffled train, which she accessorised with some equally dazzling jewellery."
One had to do a double take on the actor Jared Leto, who walked the red carpet in what was described as "one of the craziest looks" of the Met Gala.
Some looks that made best-dressed lists in multiple fashion reports included supermodel Naomi Campbell in vintage Chanel, actress Lily Collins on Vera Wang, model Anok Yai in Prabal Gurung among others.
"Anok Yai and Prabal Gurung delivered one of our favourite looks on the night, playing with crystals, tulle and the most striking silhouette. She teamed her mini dress with statement sunglasses and sheer elbow-length opera gloves," Harpers Bazaar reports on the stunning American model of South Sudanese heritage.