The Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala took place Monday night in New York and celebrities showed up in some spectacular looks in outfits that referenced the theme of the exhibition “China: Through the Looking Glass” in both subtle and attention-getting ways.

Beyonce

Beyoncé looked daringly regal in a sheer bejeweled Givenchy couture gown.

Donatella Versace (L) and Jennifer Lopez (R)

Jennifer Lopez also worked the sheer, barely-there trend, with a transparent gown with a tulle train by Atelier Versace, overlaid with a red dragon motif embellishment to evoke the China theme.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Kim Kardashian attended with Kanye West. The reality star also put her assets on display in a lacy white Roberto Cavalli gown featuring beading and feathers.

Miley Cyrus (L) and Zoe Kravitz

Miley Cyrus and Zoe Kravitz went for a bare aesthetic as well, but with a bit of an edge, both dressed in Alexander Wang.

Alexander Wang and Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga showed up with Alexander Wang in a one-off piece by Balenciaga, where Wang is creative director.

Rihanna

Rihanna stood out on the red carpet in a sweeping fur-trimmed broacade ensemble by Chinese designer Guo Pei.

Georgia May Jagger

Georgia May Jagger went for a chinoiserie look in purple Gucci.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker always stands out at the Met Gala and this year was no exception. Her gown was a special design from H&M, accessorized with Cindy Chao brooches, Jennifer Fisher jewelry and a dramatic red headpiece by Philip Treacy.

Madonna (R) and Katy Perry (L)

Katy Perry and Madonna went for playful drama in looks by Moschino.

Karen Elson

Karen Elson pulled off a stunning imperial look in a gown by Dolce & Gabbana that combined a bejeweled gold bodice with a red tulle skirt.