The 2013 Met Gala's Theme Was Totally Punk — Let's Go Back In Time And See How It Turned Out

You're all caught up with the 2023 Met Gala, and that's great. But maybe you've found yourself wondering, What was the event like back in 2013? Well, you've come to the right place.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna at the Met Gala
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OK, so the official theme of the 2013 Met Gala was "PUNK: From Chaos to Couture." Here's a look at some of the outfits that were on display at the associated exhibit.

Outfits from the 2013 Met Gala

Because, in case you forgot — the Met Gala is, y'know, centered around a museum exhibit, too.

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But, let's be real — you're not here for a bunch of mannequins. You want to see how everyone dressed back in the day. Well, let me get out of my rocking chair here and show you some vintage pics of celebs trying to match the 2013 Met Gala's theme. When it comes to how they did, well, you be the judge:

Beyoncé

Beyoncé at the Met Gala
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Closeup of Beyoncé
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Anna Wintour

Closeup of Anna Wintour
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Miley Cyrus

Closeup of Miley Cyrus
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Sarah Jessica Parker

Closeup of Sarah Jessica Parker
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Closeup of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
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Emma Watson

Closeup of Emma Watson
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Katy Perry

Closeup of Katy Perry
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Madonna

Closeup of Madonna
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Kirsten Dunst

Closeup of Kirsten Dunst
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Solange

Closeup of Solange
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Carey Mulligan

Closeup of Carey Mulligan
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Vivienne Westwood

Closeup of Vivienne Westwood
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Anne Hathaway

Closeup of Anne Hathaway
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Gisele Bündchen

Closeup of Gisele Bündchen
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Taylor Swift

Closeup of Taylor Swift
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Amanda Seyfried

Closeup of Amanda Seyfried
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Olivia Wilde

Closeup of Olivia Wilde
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Gwyneth Paltrow

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Jamie Mccarthy / Getty

Kerry Washington

Closeup of Kerry Washington
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Kate Beckinsale

Closeup of Kate Beckinsale
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Cameron Diaz

Closeup of Cameron Diaz
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Alicia Keys

Closeup of Alicia Keys
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Gwen Stefani

Closeup of Gwen Stefani
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Aubrey Plaza

Closeup of Aubrey Plaza
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Jennifer Lawrence

Closeup of Jennifer Lawrence
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Christina Ricci

Closeup of Christina Ricci
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Jennifer Lopez

Closeup of Jennifer Lopez
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Blake Lively

Closeup of Blake Lively
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Nicki MInaj

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Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images

Florence Welch

Closeup of Florence Welch
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Ashley Olsen

Closeup of Ashley Olsen
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Nicole Richie

Closeup of Nicole Richie
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Emmy Rossum

Closeup of Emmy Rossum
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Renée Zellweger

Closeup of Renée Zellweger
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Chloe Sevigny

Closeup of Chloe Sevigny
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Hailee Steinfeld

Closeup of Hailee Steinfeld
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Kelly Osbourne

Closeup of Kelly Osbourne
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Kristen Stewart

Closeup of Kristen Stewart
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Nina Dobrev

Closeup of Nina Dobrev
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Emma Roberts

Closeup of Emma Roberts
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Rooney Mara

Closeup of Rooney Mara
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Sienna Miller

Closeup of Sienna Miller
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Naomie Harris

Closeup of Naomie Harris
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Michelle Williams

Closeup of Michelle Williams
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Mary-Kate Olsen

Closeup of Mary-Kate Olsen
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Katie Holmes

Closeup of Katie Holmes
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La La Anthony

Closeup of La La Anthony
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Minka Kelly

Closeup of Minka Kelly
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Rita Ora

Closeup of Rita Ora
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Heidi Klum

Closeup of Heidi Klum
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Jessica Alba

Closeup of Jessica Alba
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Ginnifer Goodwin

Closeup of Ginnifer Goodwin
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Zandra Rhodes

Closeup of Zandra Rhodes
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Fran Lebowitz

Closeup of Fran Lebowitz
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Julie Macklowe

Closeup of Julie Macklowe
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Giovanna Battaglia

Closeup of Giovanna Battaglia
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Giuliana Rancic

Closeup of Giuliana Rancic
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Tell us your favorite look in the comments — and you can check out all the 2023 Met Gala looks right here.