Gigi, Harry, & 6 More Celebs Whose Met Gala Manis Stole The Show

Beauty Because you always need nail art inspo. by Kui Mwai Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: June 4, 2021 Karwai Tang/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images While you’ll have to wait a few more months for this year’s Met Gala , it’s always a good time to rediscover the best manicures from galas past . From Harry Styles’ multicolored mani to Gigi’s futuristic chrome finish, here’s some of greatest nail art ever to grace the red carpet.

2018: Blake Lively’s Red Glass Mani

Instagram/@enamelle Blake Lively is always one to watch at the Met Gala. A few years ago, she grabbed everyone’s attention with her regal gown and stained glass-inspired nails.

2019: Solange’s Snake Print Nails

Instagram/@pipbuzzz Beauty icon Solange’s textured manicure at the 2019 Met Gala was sexy, sinister, and a bold choice that took her overall look to the next level.

2018: Nicki Minaj’s Gothic Nail Art

Dia Dipasupil/WireImage/Getty Images Nicki Minaj’s dark gothic nails—complete with cross appliqués—were everything at 2018’s event. She couldn’t have picked a more perfect finishing touch for her dramatic look.

2016: Gigi Hadid’s Futuristic Chrome Nails

Instagram/@nailsbymarysoul Gigi Hadid understood the assignment at the Manus x Machina-themed Met Gala. Her chrome nails with secret crystal detailing gave off sci-fi vibes and marked a major comeback for the nail design.

2019: Elle Fanning’s Nail Charms

Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images Elle Fanning took accessorizing to the next level. She absolutely nailed (pun intended) the camp theme with this super playful manicure.

2015: Rihanna’s Gilded Ombre Nails

Lars Niki/Corbis Entertainment/Getty Images Everything about Rihanna’s 2015 Met Gala look is iconic, but one detail deserves more recognition: her shimmering gold nails. The nail art adds extra glitz to the extravagant look.

2017: Katy Perry’s Evil Eye Manicure

Instagram/@sweetbabyjamie Everyone was eyeing Katy Perry’s manicure at the 2017 Met Gala. The red base shade perfectly matched her gown and the intricate details are museum-worthy.

2019: Harry Styles’ Multicolored Mani

Instagram/@jennynails Even rock stars like to get in on the nail art fun. A few years ago, Harry Styles took to the red carpet with his digits adorned with two different shades of polish.