The Best Instagrams From The 2016 Met Gala

Whilst there’s a famous no-selfie rule at the Met Gala, the A-List were sure to document their day right up until walking the red carpet (and a few even took to breaking the rules for an in-event snap). Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best behind-the-scenes Instagrams for your VIP pass to fashion’s most fabulous night…

Kim Kardashian West:

Midnight Met Prep

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on May 1, 2016 at 11:02pm PDT

Lily Aldridge:

Pre game #MetPrep #SaltBath #Relaxation

A video posted by Lily Aldridge (@lilyaldridge) on May 2, 2016 at 9:06am PDT

Doutzen Kroes:

Getting ready but first breakfast@lorealmakeup @lorealhair@iamconstantin #metball

A photo posted by Doutzen Kroes (@doutzen) on May 2, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

Karlie Kloss:

Feeling fancy KarlieKloss

A video posted by @karliekloss on May 2, 2016 at 2:40pm PDT

Who also broke the rules and snapped this selfie with Gigi and Kendall (we love the fashionable rebellion)…

xxx

A photo posted by @karliekloss on May 2, 2016 at 9:41pm PDT

She also shared this clip of designer Brandon Maxwell turning her red carpet gown into an after-party mini with just a few snips:

Soooo…instead of changing into a #MetGala Afterparty dress, @BrandonMaxwell cut my gown into mini

A video posted by @karliekloss on May 2, 2016 at 9:28pm PDT

Cindy Crawford:

Final touch ups. #regram @olivier_rousteing #BALMAINARMY

A photo posted by Cindy Crawford (@cindycrawford) on May 2, 2016 at 3:44pm PDT

Karolina Kurkova had to stand in a Sprinter van because her Marchesa gown (made in partnership with IBM Watson) was so intricate:

En route! Please comment on all of my social media accounts b/c my dress will react to your emotions! #cognitivedress #emotionalintelligence #wearabletech #MetGala #MetGala2016 @georginachapmanmarchesa @marchesafashion @ibm

A video posted by Karolina Kurkova (@karolinakurkova) on May 2, 2016 at 4:21pm PDT

She also gave us a sneak peak at her handbag essentials:

What's in my #MetGala handbag? @ctilburymakeup- powder and lipsticks for touch-ups, my gummi multi-vitamin for all night energy and of course, a key to get back into my room at @stregishotels:) #MetGala #MetGala2016 #KKgoestoMetGala

A photo posted by Karolina Kurkova (@karolinakurkova) on May 2, 2016 at 4:45pm PDT

Joan Smalls has a little pre-Met Gala fun with Olivier Rousteing:

Here's a sneak peak behind the scenes of my #MetGala fitting with my love, @olivier_rousteing x @balmain! #ManusxMachina

A video posted by Joan Smalls (@joansmalls) on May 2, 2016 at 6:03pm PDT

Solange Knowles, Willow Smith and Amandla Stenberg also broke the no-phone rule for this impromptu sing-along:

Babe Ball @amandlastenberg @willowsmith

A video posted by Solange (@saintrecords) on May 2, 2016 at 6:11pm PDT

Kate Bosworth:

Let's dance. @dolcegabbana #metgala16 #manusXmachina

A video posted by Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) on May 2, 2016 at 3:49pm PDT

Jourdan Dunn:

A photo posted by Jourdan Dunn (@officialjdunn) on May 2, 2016 at 3:35pm PDT

Kate Upton, ahead of announcing her engagement to Justin Verlander on the red carpet: 

Follow me on #Snapchat at KateUptonSnap and watch me getting ready for The Met Gala!

A video posted by Kate Upton (@kateupton) on May 2, 2016 at 11:37am PDT

And Zac Posen shared these videos of his amazing light-up dress worn by Claire Danes. Did someone say Cinderella moment?

Starry night! #Zacposen #metgala #glamour @metmuseum @voguemagazine @instagram

A video posted by @zacposen on May 2, 2016 at 4:15pm PDT

Celestial grandeur. Illuminating ballgown. Guess who? #metgala #zacposen #glamour

A photo posted by @zacposen on May 2, 2016 at 4:01pm PDT