Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky

By Thea Glassman May 2, 2017

The Met Ball, aka the biggest fashion night of the year, happened Monday night — and we’re still taking in all of the fierce, wacky, I-could-literally-never-pull-that-off outfits put on display. The event, which raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, celebrated Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo and her label, Comme des Garçons this year, with many guests dressing on theme with her creations.

Check out the five Jewish celebrities who stood out in particular for their glamorous, bold fashion choices.

Amy Schumer

I did it

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Emily Ratajkowski

That moment right before you hit the carpet #metgala2017

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Lena Dunham

Thank you, Elizabeth Kennedy, for making me feel so embodied in this sensual tablecloth of a gown. Commes Des Garçons has always been for the creature who dares to be different, who needs clothing to be more than a way to telegraph wealth or culturally imposed super-sexuality. Now THAT is a theme I can get behind. Much love to @voguemagazine for bringing so much power and passion to the Met, which has always been church to me. It’s easy to forget amidst the glitz just how much good this night does, raising millions to preserve essential artifacts and making sure style really is for everyone. ❤️ Can I get an amen?

A post shared by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on May 1, 2017 at 10:33pm PDT

Tracee Ellis Ross

Paying homage to #ReiKawakubo in @CommeDesGarcons for tonight’s #MetGala ? bag and shoes from @Farfetch. —- Styled by @KarlaWelchStylist Hair by @ChuckieLoveHair Makeup by @MylahMorales #MetKawakubo

A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on May 1, 2017 at 7:53pm PDT

Kate Hudson

#KateHudson rockin’ a high bun on the #MetGala carpet! |?: Neilson Barnard/Getty

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Thea Glassman is an Associate Editor at the Forward. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @theakglassman.

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