Nina Westervelt for The New York Times; Amir Hamja/The New York Times

A Met Gala recap

On Monday night, celebrities strutted at the Met Gala, which is known as the fashion party of the year. The event drew around 400 people and raised about $26 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute — millions more than other major New York City galas bring in.

Zendaya appeared on the red carpet in two different dresses. Cardi B required eight ushers to arrange her voluminous skirt. Gigi Hadid said her dress bore 2.8 million beads.

Gigi Hadid. Amir Hamja/The New York Times

“It’s the most condensed time when we get to see public figures dress up in the wildest outfits and peacock around for the entire world to see,” said Vanessa Friedman, our fashion critic.

See more unforgettable looks — and photos from cocktail hour.