It's chaired by Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, it's one of the most exclusive social events in NYC and guests are expected to dress according to each year's theme. Is it any wonder the red carpet of the Met Gala draws so much attention?

This year's theme was, "China: Through the Looking Glass." As expected, a lot of guests took the theme literally and dressed in Asian-themed attire. There were A LOT of red gowns, a lot of heavily beaded satin dresses and a lot of sheer overlays.

As far as the beauty trends, we documented our favorite looks below:

THE SLICKBACK & BERRY LIPS

Lily Aldridge, Amanda Seyfried, Emily Blunt & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

THE ORNATE HEADPIECES

Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Sarah Jessica Parker & Lady Gaga

THE DEEP SIDE-PART WITH WAVES

Amal Clooney, Kate Beckinsale, Chrissy Teigen & Jessica Chastain

THE STRAIGHT MIDDLE PART

Reese Witherspoon, Joan Smalls, Kendall Jenner & Jennifer Connolly

THE PONYTAIL

Kim Kardashian & Beyonce

What was your favorite look from the night? Sound off in the comments below!