They and others such as Rihanna have delivered some of themost iconic Met Gala looks of all time.

With such high expectations for the event’s return to May, the theme has to be equally exciting.

Luckily, this year’s selection builds upon the last (viaHarper’s Bazaar).

Blake Lively attending the Met Gala

During the era, women commonly wore dresses that mixed fabrics and featured accessories such as lace and ruffles.

Walicka-Maimone added that the period provided a wealth of inspiration (viaVariety).

Hopefully that will be the case at the 2022 Met Gala.

a gown on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute