Top 10 most outrageous Met Gala looks of all time - chandelier gown to severed head

From golden wings to full-on feline prosthetics, the has long been the wildest night in fashion - where celebrities throw out the rulebook and turn the red carpet into a runway of pure chaos, couture and controversy. Held annually at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Met Gala isn't just a fundraiser - it's a battleground for the boldest, weirdest, and most theatrical looks you'll ever see. While some stars aim for elegance, others go full shock-factor. We've seen pop queens become chandeliers, rappers transform into rhinestoned robots, and movie stars rock up in ballgowns that light up or morph mid-carpet.

The event's ever-changing themes, from "Camp" to "Heavenly Bodies," give A-listers free rein to let their fashion freak flag fly - and the results are often unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Over the years, some Met Gala looks have crossed the line from daring to downright deranged. From Jared Leto's decapitated twin to 's faceless Balenciaga blackout, these are the jaw-dropping ensembles that made headlines, broke the internet, and redefined red carpet fashion forever.

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