the best fashion moments of the Met Gala 20 years ago

Arguably the biggest moment of the night was Sarah Jessica’s dress, perfectly coordinated with its designer Alexander, who used his family’s own tartan to partake in the theme celebrating British fashion. Reflecting on the moment while speaking with Vogue in 2022, the Sex and the City alum said: “[Alexander] knew how I felt about him, and there was so much affection and such a deep admiration and everybody loved him because he was such a touching person,” adding: “I have every pin he dropped from his mouth in my possession still. I have everything he cut off in my possession still. I have things that seem like nothing, from every fitting I did with him in my possession.”

Alexander died by suicide at age 40 in 2010, and the Met Gala honored him the following year with the theme “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.”

Naomi attended the ball with the late fashion industry veteran André, also wearing Alexander McQueen.

A pre-cancelation John Galliano stepped out with Charlize, who wore a Dior design by him.

The 2006 Met Gala was one of Bridget and Tom’s last major public appearances together before confirming their break-up in December. Tom started dating future wife (now ex-wife) Gisele Bündchen the same month, and in February, Bridget announced she was expecting her first child, son Jack, who she shares with Tom.

Ironically, Gisele was also in attendance on the night, also wearing a John Galliano for Dior design. She and Tom would be dating seven months later.

Of course, Posh Spice had to make an appearance, and wore a Roland Mouret design that she bought herself at a sample sale, she later told Vogue. “It’s a little bit of a Mary Poppins dress, but it felt incredible, it was beautifully made.”

The legendary designer couldn’t have nailed it more to celebrate the Brits, wearing a dress with the Union Jack printed on it.

Last but certainly not least, Emmy similarly went for an on the nose look, wearing a cavalry-style inspired jacket over a white strapless gown.