It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade since Rihanna first made fashion history at the Met Gala. While she had previously attended the ultra-exclusive event, it was the yellow, fur-trimmed embroidered gown with a lengthy train by designer Guo Pei, that she wore for “China: Through the Looking Glass” in 2015 that instantly secured her spot on best dressed-lists the world over.
“I can’t really walk in it without any help—but it’s so worth it. I love this dress so much! It’s Chinese couture and it’s made by Guo Pei. It’s handmade by one Chinese woman and it took her two years to make. I found it online,” she told Vanity Fair at the time. “I was researching Chinese couture on the Internet and I found it.”
A testament to just how inspiring the Met Gala’s theme can be.
As the countdown to Met Gala 2025 is underway, take a look back at ten years of extravagance, grandeur and history-making fashion.
China: Through the Looking Glass, 2015
In 2015, the Met Gala celebrated China’s influence on Western fashion. The highlight of the evening? Rihanna’s huge yellow fur dress, created by Chinese designer Guo Pei.
