Met Gala

Just when you thought you were starting to understand fashion ... in cometh the 2017 Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

But just because you have no idea what's going on in the fashion world doesn't mean you can't gawk and, way more fun ... judge.

It's probably the most fun event of the year in New York City ... hands down.

Check out Kendall Jenner's buns, La La Anthony's sheer style, Katy Perry's gnarly look, Jaden Smith's hair-raising accessory choice and tons more.

And check out the epic selfie Kylie Jenner snapped in a bathroom -- Kim, Diddy, Kendall, Paris Jackson, Frank Ocean, half a Chrissy Teigen and more. In yo' face, Ellen!

The Met Gala just kept on going Monday night ... with big stars making a big exit at The Mark Hotel.

Check out the clip of some of the best dressed leaving and then coming back to the famous hotel, which is just a stone's throw from the Met.

You see Tom Brady and Gisele, Anna Wintour, Celine Dion, Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez making their escape earlier in the day ... and later Halle Berry, Sarah Paulson and Lupita Nyong'o circling back around ... not nearly as fast, though.

Another comeback for Julian Edelman?

Just a few months after calling it quits, the Patriots WR and supermodel Adriana Lima reconnected in NYC Monday night to party together after the Met Gala ... but it's not exactly a reconciliation.

The two were spotted together hitting up Rihanna's after-party at 1 OAK -- where they arrived in the same car.

Our sources tell us things were pretty frosty between the two after they split earlier this year -- but it seems the ice has thawed. We're told they're definitely NOT back together but it's clear they're on much better terms.

Edelman and Lima were not each other's dates for the Gala -- Edelman arrived to the affair with fellow Pats WR Danny Amendola and they sat at Tom Brady's table.

Whoever said good artists borrow and great artists steal may have been looking at Monday night's Met Gala with a smile ... 'cause Hollywood was all about it.

Check out some of the biggest (and most familiar) looks from the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum or Art, where Flavor Flav's white suit and top hat, The Weeknd's old 'do and the classic blue Snuggie resurfaced in some of the stars' outfits.

The designer who famously professed his love for Hitler REALLY likes his pop stars draped in red -- thus giving the world this monstrosity at the Met Gala in NYC.

Katy Perry went all red everything to the event ... red veil, red shoes, red nail polish ... in an ensemble designed by John Galliano -- you remember him, right?!

He's the guy who famously declared his love for Hitler in Paris back in 2011. He was convicted by a French court in 2011 of the crime of public insults based on religious affiliation. He called a woman "a f***ing ugly Jewish bitch" and said "People like you would be dead today. Your mothers, your forefathers would all be f***ing gassed and f***ing dead."

He's also a super famous big deal in the fashion world.

Anyway, Katy better hope no Crips show up to the event ... could be trouble.

Here's La La Anthony showing the entire world her hotness hasn't missed a beat since her separation from Carmelo ... absolutely slaying the Met Gala in an insanely sexy dress.

The Gala used to be an annual tradition for the couple to do together ... but that's obviously changed since their recent relationship turmoil.

She just showed up solo ... and is smashing the competition in an outrageous black and sheer gown by Thai Nguyen Atelier that proves she might be able to rebound way better than 'Melo ever could.

We're guessing those texts from Mr. Anthony are gonna keep coming.

Tom Brady ain't talking TDs, instead he's in fashion mode with Gisele ... and hit up Anna Wintour's pad in NYC for a pre-Met Gala party.

The Bradys joined Katy Perry and Pharrell Sunday night at Anna's place in NYC. Tom rocked a green blazer with a white tee ... looking sharp on all fronts.

Huma Abedin also made the cut for the A-list event ... in a classic red dress.

The bash was basically a pre-game for Monday night's Met Gala ... where all of the above and hundreds more will show up trying to outdo each other's wardrobes.

Kristin Chenoweth wants everyone hating on Kim Kardashian's "flu diet" to get off their damn high horse and take a chill pill ... because EVERYONE'S DONE IT!!

Kristin was arriving at LAX Wednesday when we asked her about Kim giving the "flu diet" a shout-out for helping her lose 6 pounds just in time for May's Met Gala.

Kim's taken some heat for saying that but you gotta hear Kristin come to Kim's defense ... she's adamant what Kim said isn't exactly breaking news, so stop sweatin' her.

Taylor Swift's already moved on  ... to actor Tom Hiddleston, just two weeks after her breakup with Calvin Harris.

TMZ has confirmed Taylor and Tom have formed a dating union. Truth be told ... it wasn't hard to confirm, after photos surfaced of the two passionately kissing.

The 35-year-old Hiddleston played Loki in 'Thor' and there's a buzz he's the new James Bond.

Taylor and Tom were dancing together at the Met Gala back on May 2 when she was still with Calvin.

Tayhid?

Kylie and Tyga are finished ... dunzo ... for good-zo.

Sources connected to the former couple tell TMZ ... it happened days before the Met Ball last week. They were both at the gala, but they did not walk the red carpet together, and that was her decision.

As for why ... everyone's being tight-lipped, but we do know this. Tyga took his mom and a model to Mother's Day lunch ... and he's not telling his friends whether she's his new GF.

We also know this ... the breakup was acrimonious. We're told Kylie was bent out of shape that Tyga had the nerve to go to the Met Ball. He was only invited because of her, and she's mad at herself that she didn't think to have him made persona non grata.

The 2 have broken up before, but we're told this time there's no going back.

French Montana and Diplo got the real show AFTER the Met Gala -- courtesy of Madonna. And her mouth.

Just check out the video from inside the after-party at Up&Down nightclub.

57 and still gettin' it! This woulda been a much better show, Down Under.

Judge Beyonce has made her ruling and it appears Rita Ora has been acquitted in the mysterious "Who the hell is Becky?" case.

The singers were smiling and hanging together inside the Met Gala -- perhaps putting an end to rumors Rita is the "Becky with the good hair" that Bey refers to in "Sorry."

Rita posted a Snapchat and included the "Family" caption.

For good measure, she slapped on a "Not Becky" name tag at an after-party.

Okay, okay ... we get it, Rita! Case closed.

Both Future and Ciara were at the fake adult prom Met Gala thing in NY Monday night ... but who wasn't there? Ciara's very real fiance Russell Wilson.

The Met Gala did not disappoint ... it wasn't the Oscars, but lots of chicks were statue-worthy Monday night in NYC.

Kylie, Kendall, Kim, Cindy Crawford, Ciara and tons of other beautiful women showed their stuff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Kylie Jenner got her first taste of the Met Gala Monday night, and it hurt like a motha.

Seems her silver, metallic beaded dress was all style and zero comfort, because she says it tore her leg/ankle up and her feet turned purple.

Looks can kill.

Madonna kicked some ass at Monday night's Met Gala.

She wore her best dominatrix threads, showcasing both sides of her personality.

This oughta bring Rocco closer.