35 Campy Met Gala Looks That Served Queer, Gender-Bending Brilliance

35 Campy Met Gala Looks That Serve Queer, Gender-Bending Brilliance

This year's theme at the Met Gala was "Camp: Notes on Fashion," which left many designers with the task of interpreting the definition of "camp." The theme is referential of a famous Susan Sontag essay, in which the late queer writer interpreted the term as "anti-serious" and "the spirit of extravagance." Notable examples on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibit included Bjork's swan dress and the oeuvre of John Waters.

While not all the guests at the Met Gala understood the concept, there were many sartorial standouts, including -- not surprisingly -- many of the LGBTQ attendees. See some of the best camp ensembles below.

Lady Gaga

Big Freedia and Ciara

Harry Styles

Laverne Cox

Billy Porter

Celine Dion

Charli XCX

Constance Wu

Hamish Bowles

Darren Criss

Serena Williams

Aquaria

Dua Lipa

Florence Welch

Naomi Campbell

Saoirse Ronan

Dominique Jackson

Tiffany Haddish

Natasha Lyonne

Hari Nef

Ryan Murphy

Janelle Monáe

Sophie von Haselberg and Bette Midler

Tracee Ellis Ross

Katy Perry

Kacey Musgraves

Winnie Harlow and RuPaul

Ezra Miller

Joan Collins

Cara Delevingne

Michael Urie

Lizzo

Tessa Thompson

Indya Moore

Zendaya

Cardi B