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9 Of The Most British Fashion Moments On The Met Gala Red Carpet

This year’s event may be celebrating all things American fashion, but these Brits have brought their A-game from across the pond over the years.

by Orla Pentelow
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Emily Blunt attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in 2019.
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British fashion royalty Naomi Campbell wore a stunning Versace gown for the 1995 event. One of many show-stopping Met Gala looks from the supermodel over the years.
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Another British fashion legend, Kate Moss attended her first Met Gala in 1995 in this effortlessly chic Calvin Klein slip. Moss is pictured here with the designer and Christy Turlington.
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Princess Diana attended the Met Gala in 1996, three months after the news of her and Prince Charles’ divorce was made official. All eyes were on the princess as she dazzled in a Dior slip dress. Read more about her iconic appearance here.
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Stella McCartney was actual British rock royalty at the 1999 Rock Style Met Gala, pictured here alongside American rock legend Liv Tyler.
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Early noughties Victoria Beckham brought out the big guns for the AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression on British Fashion Met Gala in 2006, two years before she launched her own eponymous brand.
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The late Alexander McQueen dressed to impress at the 2006 Anglomania Met Gala in red tartan, representing his Scottish roots.
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Idris Elba gave off major 007 vibes at the 2016 Met Gala in this dashing tuxedo.
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Harry Styles carried British glam rock vibes from the ’70s through to 2019 in Gucci at the Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion event.
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Gemma Chan looking like a literal queen in a sensational Tom Ford look at the 2019 Met Gala.

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