Pianos, Hats & Selfies: How Celebs Are Getting Ready for the Met Gala

Fashion's biggest night is here and the stars are Instagramming accordingly.

A bathroom selfie proves that Emily Ratajkowski is still extremely toned.
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Brandon Thomas Lee, the model son of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee fuels up before the big event.
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Lily Collins takes a stroll on the Upper East Side, not far from The Met.
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A feminist tee-shirt and an artsy Louis Vuitton tote are helping Karlie Kloss get in the mood.
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Kate Hudson gets an early start on celebrating avant-garde fashion.
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Stocking up on some bodega snacks is a respectable Met Gala activity.
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Even Brie Larson's cookies are on theme for the Comme des Garçons exhibit.
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Gwyneth Paltrow is throwing it back, but also offering a sartorial hint.
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Katy Perry is also reminiscing on outfits past.
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Instagram's Eva Chen is striking her signature pose, in a cab of course.
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Lounging in style is one way to do it. Sasha Lane, we approve of your ways.
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Stylist Kate Young was checking out Cartier jewels the morning of.
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Zanna Roberts Rassi keeps it casual before the big event.
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The first Monday in May is finally here. And unless you’ve been residing under a rock, you’ll know that means the Met Gala has arrived. And thanks to social media, it’s become increasingly clear which celebs have received the coveted invite…and which have not.

Kate Hudson already donned some avant-garde garb, in the form of a huge hat that Rei Kawakubo would appreciate. Sasha Lane was posing atop a piano, for some musical preparation and Zoë Kravitz was spotted hitting the bodega, for some fashionable snacks ahead of the event. There were also a ton of Met Gala throwbacks posted, proving that a past outfit can be a great inspiration for the future.

While People is reporting that Kanye West will not be accompanying Kim Kardashian to the Gala this year, we assure you that it’s not the end of the world. There will be plenty of other stars in attendance, so you won’t even notice his absence. Click through to see how other stars are preparing for one of the biggest red carpet events of the year.

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