While out in London, Madonna wore a T-shirt that said, "It's about f*cking time." It could have been about anything, but we'd like to think it was about the return of the Canadian tuxedo, which she was also wearing.

She styled the bold tee with a denim jacket and a pair of ripped jeans. They were slightly different shades of denim, which kept the look feeling cool instead of too put-together. In short, it feels classically Madonna.

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The denim-on-denim look is often touted as a fashion don't, but it's long been a do. Jeans are a classic, so why not wear them in the most extreme way? Nothing can go wrong when you're working with something so timeless. Plus, unlike with other fabrics, all of the denim doesn't feel particularly overwhelming. Instead, it makes it really easy to style statement pieces or go more subtle, like Madonna. "It's about f*cking time" is right. Justice for the Canadian tuxedo!

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One thing is for sure. If I were a celebrity, I would relish in the ability to explore boundary-pushing style. Being part of the upper echelons of Hollywood means not only having the wealth to buy, but easy, direct access to coolest designs of the moment. It’s no wonder I am always on the lookout for outrageous celebrity outfits that bring about some controversy. Lately, it seems, that the shoes are what tend to grab the headlines.

In 2022, it very much felt like the year of the thought-provoking shoe, especially of the platform variety—how anyone can walk in the style without falling is beyond me. I rounded up 15 of the more memorable moments that span sky-high pink platforms to sandals with runny yolks (I’m serious) to statement knee-high boots. Keep scrolling to see which celebrities pushed the envelope this year when it comes to the shoe department.

1. Emma Chamberlain in Broken-Egg Sandals

2. Kylie Jenner in Minnie Mouse–Style Pumps

3. Olivia Rodrigo in Buckled Knee-High Platform Boots

4. Bella Hadid in Sporty Pointed-Toe Boots

5. Chloë Sevigny in Floral-Print Boots

6. Doja Cat in Sculptural Black-and-Gold Heels

7. Iris Law in Strappy White Knee-High Boots

8. Elle Fanning in Statement Shearling Sandals

9. Anne Hathaway in Sky-High Pink Platforms

10. Rihanna in Slouchy Over-the-Knee Boots

11. Madonna in Chunky Black Clogs

12. Kim Kardashian in Thigh-High Boots With Unique Heels

13. Julia Fox in Custom-Wrapped Clear Platforms

14. Hailey Bieber in Spike-Heel Platforms

15. Dua Lipa in Strappy Mega White Platforms

Next up: The Shoe Trend Fashionable Women in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles Agree On

Lest we forget, Madonna reminded us once again that she is the quintessential material girl, and we are still living in a material world. The music icon has been experimenting with her personal style as of late, showing off different looks on her Instagram. Recently, Madonna was spotted wearing the controversial shoes of the moment: the Balenciaga Crocs.

Madonna has been a trendsetter for decades, so we have no doubt this style is about to take off. Whether you're all in on the Balenciaga x Crocs collab or prefer to experiment with platforms in other recognizable styles, we're here for it. Browse through other fun platforms below, and when you're done, don't forget to strike a pose in honor of the queen of pop and her ever-evolving style.

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When it comes to awards in the entertainment industry, it’s the Oscars that gets most of the hype. But, any die-hard pop culture fanatic knows that for the past 36 years, the MTV Video Music Awards is the one awards show that cannot be missed. Not only has it delivered some of the best performances of all time (from Britney Spears to Madonna) and been the setting for iconic feuds (ahem, Taylor Swift versus Kanye West), but the fashion of all fashion moments frequently occur on the red carpet and during on-stage performances. While you may be wondering, last year’s 2019 awards show was the last "normal” red carpet we’ll see for a while, the truth is, only time will tell. , But that doesn’t mean we can’t pay homage to several of the most iconic outfits, style icons, and memorable moments that shook us in years past. Put your seatbelts on, because we’re about to travel back in time to see the wildest, raunchiest, and most Avante Garde moments in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards.

1984 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Madonna 

WHAT: ’80s wedding dress and "Boy Toy” belt. 

One could say the very marriage of music and fashion at the MTV Video Music Awards began at their inaugural event back in 1984. Courtesy of Madonna, of course. Her performance of "Like a Virgin” in an ’80s wedding dress with a "boy toy” belt kicked off the avant-garde style, and performances that became peak VMA materials and inspired performances and red carpet looks thereafter.

1987 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Cher

WHAT: Beaded leotard, long black coat. 

Cher has never been one to shy away from serving an iconic look—after all, who could forget her Met Gala look from 1974? And her ensemble for the ‘87 MTV Video Music Awards was no different.

1989 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Christina Applegate, Brad Pitt

WHAT: On Christina: Floral a-line dress and matching scarf. On Brad: Black Blazer, Floral Vest; and a T-Shirt. 

Oh, how could we forget this moment from the 1989 MTV VMAs? I’m still not over this relationship—or these looks for that matter. I mean Pitt’s blazer and floral best situation? Peak ’90s fashion. And Applegate’s a-line floral dress and matching scarf? Too sweet. They may have not lasted, but these looks still have my heart.

1990 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Madonna

WHAT: Victorian gown, and fan. 

Let’s be real: Madonna has single-handedly given some of the best MTV Video Music Award show performances. Who could forget her performance of Like a Virgin in an ’80s wedding dress at the inaugural show? Or when she stunned audiences by kissing Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera on stage in 2003? But the look (and performance) that definitely deserves some real estate in your brain is her Victorian-inspired ensemble for her performance of Vogue, at the 1990s show. The fan? Everything. 

1992 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Cindy Crawford

WHAT: Versace dress

Before Bella and Gigi Hadid were the best-dressed attendees of the 2019 awards show, there were the supermodels of the ’90s; specifically Cindy Crawford. Who would ever want to forget this leather and sheer Versace dress? Not me, fam, not me.

1995 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: TLC

WHAT: Matching head-to-toe white looks. 

It’s not a roundup of quintessential MTV VMA looks if we don’t speak to the power of the girl band with matching ensembles. And while getting matchy-matchy on the red carpet was king in the ’90s and early 2000s; no other look is still as relevant as TLC’s 1995 MTV VMAs ensemble. With baggy pants, bare midriff, and chunky boots; this is an influential look we still see popping off on the gram today—and as far as the video they took four nominations home for that year, the song, Waterfalls is still a classic.

1997 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Mariah Carey 

WHAT: Bandeau top, and black slit skirt. 

The year is 1997, and the radio is bumping, Mariah Carey’s most recently released album, Butterfly. So it makes sense that she was invited to the MTV Video Music Awards to present LL Cool J with his Video Vanguard award. But really, what makes this moment stick is Carey’s very on-brand, very ’90s sleek two-piece number.

1998 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO Gwen Stefani 

WHAT: Baby blue furry bikini top, futuristic skirt over black pants, and platform sandals. 

For better or for worse, the MTV VMAs have always served up some of the most controversial looks—including, Gwen Stefani’s 1998 look. There are so many things that make this look from Stefani both iconic and questionable; like the futuristic skirt over the pants are so ’90s, but the Bindi Crystals are problematic. No matter your thoughts or feeling about this look, I’m thinking the furry blue bikini top with matching hair may be something we need to bring back.

 1999 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Prince

WEAR: Head-to-toe electric blue outfit. 

There are some years of the MTV VMAs that take the word iconic to a whole new level; the 1999 awards show was one of them. Not only did Prince serve up this iconic head-to-toe blue metallic look with hoops and matching braids. But, when the network asked him to perform his song, 1999, he rebuked and agreed to introduce TLC onto the stage. Basically, Prince was always willing to take a risk—which is why his legacy is woven into the fabric of the cultural zeitgeist. 

WHO: Lil Kim

WHAT: Custom purple jumpsuit with matching pasty. 

It’s not a list of icons (or iconic looks for that matter) if the mother of rap, Lil Kim isn’t on it. Not only did she pave the way for some of our favorite female rappers of this generation, but she served one of the most talked-about, most remembered looks probably in the history of the MTV VMA’s back in 1999. Kim’s custom jumpsuit by her stylist, Misa Hylton, not only attracted the attention of Diana Ross, but it ushered in a new wave of all-but-naked red carpet that still has the world-shaking. 

 2000 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Jennifer Lopez 

WHAT: Sean John crop top and jeans. 

Jennifer Lopez knows a thing or two about putting together an ensemble that’s bound to go viral—and while there are a plethora of looks that can be recalled, maybe one of her most famous MTV VMA looks is the one she chose to wear to the 2000s award ceremony with her partner at the time, Diddy. She may not wear Sean John anymore—or date him for that matter —but twenty years later, her abs are pretty much the same. 

WHO: Aaliyah

WHAT: Roberto Cavalli gown. 

Before the beloved R&B singer, Aaliyah left us, she shared a few parting gifts. This includes her attendance at the 2000 MTV VMAs where she not only won Best Female Video that year for "Try Again,” but also served an iconic final look in a head-to-toe yellow zebra dress designed by Roberto Cavalli.

WHO: Pink

WHAT: Fur coat, halter top, low-rise denim. 

Singer Pink’s debut appearance at the 2000 VMAs epitomized the 2000s grunge fashion trend. How could anyone forget the usage of that much hair gel? How many pink at-home box-dye kits were bought after this red carpet look? How did her pants stay on despite the fact there’s no waistband? I still have so many questions…

 2001 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Britney Spears 

WHAT: That snake, fam. 

Not to play favorites, but we all know that if we’re ranking some of the most iconic MTV Video Music Award performances, no list is complete without the one-and-only Britney Spears. The moment she slithered onto the stage with a python to perform I’m a Slave 4 U, she solidified her spot in the VMA history books. Don’t believe us? Rewatch her performance for yourself.

WHO: Shakira 

WHAT: Feather crop top, leather cowboy chaps. 

While Shakira’s performance with fellow pop star Jennifer Lopez for the 2019 Superbowl may be the only look you can’t get out of your head; I’m here to remind you, she’s always been one to serve a look whenever, and wherever. The proof is what she chose to wear to her MTV VMA debut in 2001—the cowboy pants, leather pants, and feather crop top are only a look that she could pull off.

WHO: Destiny’s Child 

WHAT: Matching coral outfits with turquoise jewelry. 

Ahh, who could forget the head-to-toe coral matching ensembles Beyoncé, Kelly Roland, and Michelle Williams wore to the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards? If you could survive wearing coral in the early 2000s, you can survive anything.

2002 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Christina Aguilera

WHAT: Baker boy hat, halter top, mini skirt, knee-high boots. 

Oh, the 2000s really did have some wild red carpet moments; and this 2002 MTV VMA look from Christina Aguilera fits the bill. Don’t get me wrong here—the look is cute and a quintessential VMA look in and of itself, but we all know only Christina Aguilera could pull off both presenting the Best Male Video to Eminem (despite their long-running feud), and this much midriff with the utmost grace. 

2005 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Rihanna

WHAT: White low-rise jeans, a crop top, and a bedazzled vest. 

It’s crazy to think that Rihanna was only seventeen when she emerged on the MTV VMA red carpet in 2005 in quintessential mid-2000s look; and since then, has pretty much ruled every red carpet thereafter. As a vested RiRi fan, being able to witness the evolution of Rihanna’s career and style is something I’d replay forever.

2009 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO:  Lady Gaga 

WHAT: Alexander McQueen lace dress. 

No matter the year, no matter the show, Lady Gaga always brings it. Gaga’s beauty moments, personal style, and red carpet looks have always been regarded as show-stopping. After all, who could forget the meat dress she wore to the 2010 MTV VMAs? And while Gaga’s delicatessen-derived dress may be one of the earliest ensembles seared into the collective conscious, it should be known that Gaga was serving up shocking looks well before then Her multiple ensembles for 2009 MTV VMAs (like this full-body, red lace Alexander McQueen dress) are a prime example of Gaga’s ability to create a look rooted in the cultural zeitgeist for years to come.

WHO: Taylor Swift

WHAT: Kaufman Franco gown. 

Possibly one of the most famous moments in awards shows history (and definitely in the history of the MTV VMAs) was when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video of 2009. Taylor, of course, handled the situation with grace in a Kaufman Franco gown, performed live after the incident, and even got back her moment later in the show when Beyoncé invited her onstage to finish her acceptance speech. Making this by far one of Swift's most stylish moments. 

2010 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Lady Gaga 

WHAT: The meat dress. 

I’ll double down on stating the obvious that Lady Gaga has, and always will bring her a-game to the red carpet. We just have to take another moment to respect the flank steak dress designed by Franc Fernandez—because, when we talk about things forever seared into our minds, it’s this look she wore to the 2010 MTV VMAs. And while we know for a fact this dress has gone down in history as one of the most iconic VMA looks (as the dress is housed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum) the only question I still have is; what exactly she put inside the meat clutch?

2011 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Beyoncé 

WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana Purple sequin suit. 

As a member of the Beyhive, I must fully admit that the majority of Beyoncé’s looks and performances are forever ingrained into my mind. I spent copious hours debating whether her leotard look from her performance of Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) at the 2009 VMAs or the moment she won her video vanguard award in 2014 deserved a spot on this list. But frankly, her perfect performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards is well historic. Not only did she nail every single note in this stunning Dolce & Gabbana sequin suit, but at the end of her performance, she unbuttoned her blazer to reveal she was pregnant with her first child, Blue Carter Ivy—talk about a moment. 

2013 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift 

WHAT: On Selena: Atelier Versace dress, and Schutz Shoes; On Taylor: Hervé Léger By Max Azria gown. 

The 2013 MTV VMA show was one for the books; at least for former Disney stars like Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus. While Cyrus’s infamous onstage performance went viral, the attention should have also been on that year’s winner of Best Pop Video, Selena Gomez. Not only did she take away an award for her sexier video, Come & Get It, but previous to the stars more youthful style choices; she wore a Versace gown with a bustier detail and high slit. Basically, 2013 was the year was the stars embraced more risqué looks that would alter the courses of their careers and pop culture itself.

2014 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Katy Perry

WHAT: Atelier Versace. 

We’re not the only ones who live for a Britney Spears red carpet moment. In an homage to Spears and Justin Timberlake’s red carpet look for the American Music Awards in 2001, Katy Perry wore this head-to-toe denim Atelier Versace gown to the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, giving the look a reboot in pop culture’s collective memory. If you’ve ever wondered how to wear head-to-toe denim, this is how you do it. 

2015 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Nicki Minaj

WHAT: Labourjoisie gown. 

Nicki Minaj has her fair share of iconic style moments—but what makes her stunning 2015 MTV VMA head-to-toe gold look so much different is the birth of the phrase, "What’s good, Miley?”. If we were to take a time machine back to 2015, Minaj’s Anaconda was nominated (and won) Best Hip Hop Video. When Minaj voiced her frustration around the lack of body diversity in other categories like Video of the Year, fellow artist Miley Cyrus commented back in the press leading to Minaj’s iconic call-out on-stage the MTV VMA stage. While we may all remember her speech, the moment should also be remembered for what it truly was; a call to celebrate the beauty of all bodies, especially if they’re in a Labourjoisie gown.

WHO: Miley Cyrus

WHAT: Atelier Versace.

When it comes to throwing a curveball (or a wrecking one) we thought we saw it all after Miley Cyrus’s controversial 2013 MTV VMA performance with Robin Thick and a foam finger; but alas, she wouldn’t stop serving looks. With eleven outfit changes in total, all styled by Simone Harouche, the 2015 show host, made sure her silver suspenders, basically naked, and seriously outrageous style was center stage.

2016 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy

WHAT: On Beyoncé: Francesco Scognamiglio dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. On Blue Ivy Carter: Lorraine Schwartz tiara; Mischka Aoki Grand Royalle Dress; Giuseppe Zanotti Dolly Sneakers. 

The thing I love about the MTV Video Music Awards is that you get to see a lot of full-circle moments; from the artist’s first red carpet moment to winning their own vanguard. But one full-circle MTV VMA moment that’s forever seared in my mind, is when Beyoncé brought her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in her little $11,000 dress to the 2016 award ceremony. For Beyoncé to announce her pregnancy on stage back in 2011, and then bring Blue in the downright chicest ‘Lil number a few years later had many beehive members (myself included) clapping and crying over this momentous occasion.

WHO: Rihanna

WHAT: Alexandre Vauthier haute couture collared gown with a grommet belt. 

It’s not a VMA show unless the relationships, both professional and romantic, are on display. For many fans, the confirmation of Rihanna and Drake’s relationship rumors met their end at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Although the moment that Rihanna dodged Drake’s PDA after her acceptance of the Vanguard award went viral, the real attention grabber of the night should have been this haute couture look. 

2018 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Cardi B

WHAT: Nicolas Jebran dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry; Alexander Acosta shoes.

2018’s MTV VMAs was a moment to remember for Cardi B for various reasons; it was the artist’s first red-carpet post-pregnancy, and she came through drippin’ in a velvety Nicolas Jebran dress. Not only did the artist further prove she’s a major style icon, but she also made history when she won the awards for song of the summer and best new artist.

2019 MTV Video Music Awards

WHO: Lizzo, Lil Nas X

WHAT: On Lizzo: Marc Jacobs Prom Dress, and scünci hair accessory. On Lil Nas X: embroidered suit by Union Western Clothing, and Gladys Tamez hat. 

2019’s MTV VMAs were filled with so many good looks, but if we’re being honest, only two stars stole the spotlight with their performances. As some of the best new-comers to the music industry, Lizzo and Lil Nas X brought their A-games with sequins, ruffles, and bedazzled things galore. Their looks are the types we always look forward to every VMA: a little outlandish, a little sparkly, and something to remember for years to come.

Next: 15 Photos That Prove the VMAs Were Wild in the ’00s

I’ve learned a lot of things about fashion from my mother, like how to bring an outstretched sweater back to its original size and what trends to invest in. However, when it comes to stylish pop culture icons, none come close to Madonna. After all, if there could be one word to describe the singer, it would be "chameleon.” With a career that spans four decades, Madonna’s style has constantly changed with the times. In the process, she has created an endless list of trends among her loyal fans.

To illustrate this point, I’ve put together some of the pop star’s most notable looks. From the feminine, punk-inspired looks that first put her on the map as one to watch (both in music and in fashion)—and spawned some of the biggest trends of the ‘80s—to her more recent, but equally fierce, red carpet ensembles, scroll down to see each one. And if you want to add a bit of the musician’s fierce style into your wardrobe, shop each look and make them your own.

When it comes to Madonna's style, there are just some looks that no one will forget—and the bodysuit with a cone bra is one of them. 

Madonna channeled Marilyn Monroe at the 1991 Academy Awards in a shimmer strapless gown, a fur stole, and near-blinding jewelry.

If there was anyone on top of the biggest trends of the '80s, it was Madonna. Case in point: an oversize blazer and biker shorts.

Another look the iconic singer mastered was the denim-on-denim aesthetic. Here, she opts for longer cuffed jean shorts and a classic trucker jacket.

Perhaps Madonna's "Like a Virgin" ensemble, which featured a white bustier, a tulle skirt, lace gloves, and tons of layered jewelry, was one of her most iconic looks to date. After all, it led to teen girls dressing in a similar fashion throughout the '80s.

For a more casual '80s ensemble, Madonna chose to wear vibrant colors in the form of tights, graphic prints, and statement accessories.

When the star wanted to wear a more streamlined ensemble, she opted for monochromatic ensembles. However, to keep things interesting, she chose for unique details like animal print trim and oversize bows.

As her style evolved over time, Madonna continued to stay true to herself. Here, she wears a menswear-inspired tuxedo to the Grammy Awards but dons a sparkling fingerless glove.

Among her most iconic outfits, one of Madonna's consistent details was layered necklaces, which went well with anything—including a simple black dress.

Love the '80s? Sport these GLOW outfits for your next costume party.

When it comes the evolution of one's personal style, a decade feels—and looks—like so much longer than 10 years. In 2019, on the cusp of a new era, nostalgia for the aughts has hit Hollywood hard. Searching the hashtag #10YearChallenge on social reveals the full spectrum of the glow-up, from hilarious to truly inspiring. Either way, it's safe to say we'll never forget our favorite celebrity looks and fashionable faux pas from yesteryear, even if we've personally Marie Kondo–ed all of our going-out tops and cut back on the self-tanner.

Below, take a look at the good, the great, and the downright incredible #10YearChallenge photos posted by a few of our favorite actors, singers, and musicians. Whether the past decade has brought a total transformation or simply serves as a testament to ageless beauty, one thing's for certain: We can't wait to see what these stars look like in 2029.

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It was only a matter of time before Madonna's 21-year-old daughter, Lourdes Leon, made her fashion week debut. She's already scored a spread in Vogue Germany and campaigns for Converse, among other brands, but she just walked in her first runway show—in a head-turning outfit, no less.

Walking for New York brand Gypsy Sport, Leon wore a seashell bra embellished with puka shells, along with shredded-to-the-extreme wide-leg jeans and chunky white sneakers. Now that's what we call an unforgettable runway debut. Scroll down to see Leon's first runway show and revisit some of her other modeling jobs. Oh, and prepare to see lots more of the model in the near future—something tells us this is just the tip of the iceberg.

See Lourdes Leon's Other Modeling Gigs

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The Met Gala might be beautiful, glamorous, and very exclusive, but the one thing it’s not is low-pressure. But you don’t have to take our word for it—mostly because we haven’t been there—you can simply listen to those who have walked the massive red carpet up the stairs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday in May.

In fact, most celebs don’t hold back when it comes to speaking about what the Met Gala is really like. Some gush about how over-the-top and special it is, others have a few gripes, and pretty often guests are simply thrilled to share how they saw Rihanna in the crowd. We relate the most to the latter.

So in preparation for Monday evening’s Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, take a look at some of the wildest remarks we found from those who’ve been inside the doors (and in front of a hundred red carpet cameras) of the Met Gala.

“I’m never going again. It was so un-fun. It was boiling. It was too crowded. I did not enjoy it at all.” 

— Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2013 Punk: Chaos to Couture gala. Paltrow would take a Met Gala hiatus and then return in 2017.

“This is my Tamagotchi; it’s been my contribution to this year’s Met Gala. It’s humble, but it’s tech.”

— Katy Perry at the 2016 Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology gala.

“I’d like to see some real punks in here, some real street punks, but I doubt they were invited.”

— Grace Coddington at the 2013 Punk: Chaos to Couture gala.

“Anna has her ideas about who you should be matched with, and they tend to be good ideas.”

— Claire Danes, at the 2015 China: Through the Looking Glass gala. 

“Nothing compares to coming to the Met Ball. This is more fun. They feed you and only two people make a speech, so it’s a lot more relaxed.” 

—Anne Hathaway, comparing the Met Gala to the Oscars, at the 2015 China: Through the Looking Glass gala.

“It’s like a Fellini movie,” she said. “The best and worst of everything is here.”

—Madonna, at the 2015 China: Through the Looking Glass gala.

“It’s just like high school.”

— Chloë Sevigny, at the 2015 China: Through the Looking Glass gala.

“It’s an honor to be a part of it. The Met Ball is the Super Bowl of social fashion events.”

— André Leon Talley, discussing the Met Gala in the First Monday in May documentary. 

“My wife and I were standing with someone who knew Rhianna, and they waved to her, so Rhianna waved back, not at us, but at the person standing next to us, and it was the most exciting part of the night. Just to be in the Rhianna wave zone."

— Seth Meyers discussing his experience at the 2015 China: Through the Looking Glass gala on the Tonight Show.

“The Met stairs, the famous red carpet, has grown in spectacle over the years; it’s a kind of theater.”

—Anna Wintour discussing the Met Gala in the First Monday in May documentary. 

“Vogue actually cut off the arms of one of the chairs and turned it into a stool to make Claire’s dining experience more enjoyable.”

— Zac Posen discussing the dress he designed for Claire Danes at the 2016 Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology gala. 

“I get up there and everyone’s silent. I’m posing, but no one is taking my picture. I look above me and Rhianna is there, I look below me and it’s Madonna. So, of course, no one is taking my picture!”

— Sarah Paulson discussing her red carpet experience at the 2017 Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between gala. 

“This photo summed up my first and probably last Met Gala”

— Demi Lovato shared this photo on her Instagram following her experience at the 2016 Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology gala. 

“I was getting tired so I laid down on the stairs!”

— Sean “Diddy” Combs on his experience at the 2017 Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between gala. 

Craving more Met Gala info? Take a look at what some of your favorite celebrities wore the first time they were invited. 

The Cannes Film Festival officially kicks off today, and we couldn't be more excited for the illustrious event's sure-to-be-amazing red carpet looks. In honor of the festivities, we decided to take a walk down memory lane and revisit one of the most glorious decades Cannes has ever seen: the '90s, of course.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were still a thing. Madonna partied in a cone bra. The Spice Girls crashed the red carpet in the midst of their heyday. Winona Ryder looked chic in metallics. What more could you possibly ask for? Ahead, we've rounded up some of our favorite throwback photos from the film festival in the '90s for your viewing pleasure.

Kate Moss and Johnny Depp

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman

Madonna

Spice Girls 

Winona Ryder

Elizabeth Hurley

Claudia Schiffer and Kate Moss

Madonna turned 58 this week, and as you might expect, she went all-out for her birthday. The icon has been Instagramming up a storm in Cuba for the last several days, where she celebrated the big day with her pals and her daughter, Lourdes. Her outfits have been especially amazing: In one photo, Madonna paired a wide-brim sun hat with layers of statement necklaces, oversize sunnies, a frilly white dress, and a cover-up. In another image, she went for sultry all-black look with gold jewelry. All in all, the photos prove that your style only gets better as you age. 

Of course, Madonna isn't the only celebrity who's taken a tour of Cuba recently. Chanel's cruise show in the country drew the likes of Gisele Bündchen and Lindsey Wixon, while Emily Ratajkowski also paid a visit to Cuba recently. And who could forget when the Obamas made a historic trip to the country? We officially have another place to add to our bucket lists. 

Scroll down to see Madonna's best Instagrams from her birthday trip!

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The Fondation Louis Vuitton—the Frank Gehry-designed art hub recently opened in Paris by the luxury group LVMH—held off its impending classical exhibitions this past weekend in lieu of a performance by Kanye West. Bernard Arnault, LVMH’s CEO, was one of the big names in attendance, along with the Oscar-winning film director of 12 Years a Slave, Steve McQueen. But in West's orbit, one star always seems to shine brighter than the rest: Kim Kardashian, of course.

She succeeded once more at top-notch intrigue while sitting backstage after the show, chatting to WWD about her halo of newly blond hair. “I’ve had references of Madonna with platinum hair… on my computer forever,” she noted, adding that she’s “happy with it. It’s a look.” And apparently she’ll be keeping the colour for an upcoming campaign, the specifics of which she wouldn’t dare reveal. Cue the endless speculation.

In the meantime, we’ll have to make do with another interesting tidbit: Kardashian’s comfort with redesigning her Céline wares. The item in question? A black coat that was originally white, which she also added a fur collar to. According to West, it’s “now… a really dope coat.” A winning endorsement if there ever was one.

Any guesses on who Kardashian's new campaign is for? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to read the full article over at WWD.