Alongside the costumes, couture story, and social/celebrity context, the book showcases all the extravagant and risk-taking fashion and celebrity moments from the Met Gala that have graced this fabulous red carpet in the 21st century.

Kristen Bateman is a New York based writer, editor, designer and consultant. She is the author of five books, including Fashion's Big Night Out: A Met Gala Look Book, Little Book of New York Style and Interior Style: Maximalism. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, Elle and more. She is an avid fashion collector, and she also runs her own jewelry brand, Dollchunk. Follow along @kristenvbateman.