Head turners indeed: Fashion at the Met Gala can be chic – or unusual

Malaysia's Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh looks resplendent in a Karl Lagerfeld gown, while Jared Leto dresses up as Lagerfeld's cat. Photo composite: Met Museum, SCPS

The annual Met Gala will take place May 6 in New York City. Dubbed as “fashion’s biggest night out”, it is expected to attract some of the most famous stars – and they will surely be aiming to impress with their outfits.

In the past, the most daring designs have turned heads on the red carpet. Pushing the boundaries of avant-garde aesthetic, each one is seen trying hard to out-fashion another.