NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK—The first Monday in May calls for the worlds most elite in all realms from film to fashion and the unexpected grey area that lies in between. This is the Oscar night of the fashion world and the Super Bowl of style—the Met Gala.

This years Met Monday themed "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" is where controversy met Catholicism, hosted by the Holy Trinity of this years event, Rihanna, Amal Clooney and Donatella Versace, on its 70th anniversary.

The Met calls for fashion luminaries across the globe to come together in the city that never sleeps, and strut the steps of the Met before appreciating the rooms of spectacular opulence that lie within and indulging in bathroom selfie sessions—despite Anna Wintour's supposed ban on social media at the event.

I'm all for pushing boundaries, but when it comes to the Met Gala my favourite looks are the ones that best execute the theme while looking fashionable.

So, without further ado, here are my top 10 favourite looks from the 2018 Met Gala counting down to number one.

Regardless of the lack of themed dress from the rest of the  Kardashian Jenner (whose style I typically adore) crew, Kim Kardashian West gets it. Kim came through looking like a walking chalice in a curve hugging Atelier Versace metal mesh gown with crystal cross adornments. Kim has never been one for grand avant-garde gestures of fashion at the Met, rather, she stays on theme in her own simplistic yet sexy Kim Kardashian-esque way.  And her glam? Absolutely killed it.

9. Blake Lively

Blake Lively never disappoints and this look was no exception to the rule. Regal in red, Blake walked the Met in a Versace gown, with a long flowing train to follow. So long in fact, that Blake took a party bus to the event.

8. Jasmine Sanders

All eyes were on Jasmine Sanders in this custom high in the front and long in the back (a popular trend at this year's gala) H&M golden gown, but as she turned to pose for the camera's, her hair stole the show. Jasmine's blonde braid was embellished with real red roses, gold ribbons and mini pearls.

7. Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne, who has been known to bring an edgy twist to every red carpet, did just that in Dior. The tips of Cara's bleach-blonde hair were dyed pink, pairing with her makeup that featured bright bursts of yellow and fuchsia for the perfect pop of colour beneath her black veil.

6. J Lo

J Lo hit the red carpet in a revealing yet elegant Balmain dress. This jewel-encrusted look was one of few with a prominent crucifix—an obvious depiction of this years theme, with a risqué slit revealing her leg in contrast.

5. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's ethereal beauty was on full display in this Ralph Lauren gown. This goddess, who may or may not have fallen straight out of heaven and down to Manhattan, wore a literal halo, looking nothing short of angelic.

4. Ariana Grande

Talk about being on theme. For her first Met Gala, Ariana Grande donned a custom Vera Wang gown, looking like a walking portrayal of Michaelangelo's iconic fresco, "The Last Judgment", that can be found covering the altar wall of none other than the Sistine Chapel. This look is a favourite amongst fashion and art history enthusiasts alike.

3. Kate Bosworth

Where some may be sinners for the night, Kate Bosworth is a saint. Kate, like Rosie, opted for a truly heavenly look as she floated elegantly down the read carpet in an Oscar de le Renta gown. Kate appears to be channelling La Madre Dolorosa (Statue of the weeping Madonna), as edited by me on the left, paying homage to both the theme and the art work displayed inside the museum.

2. Lily Collins

Lily Collins' Met mood: high priestess in the middle of Manhattan at the crossroads of gothicism and religion. On an Instagram live stream with Vogue, Lily self-described her sheer Givenchy dress as having a "chic, nun vibe," and a deep V that honours the late Hubert de Givenchy. On her head, a black halo, in place of a traditional nuns veil. And to top it all off? A rosary delicately dangling from her hands in contrast with not-so-holy black nails. I'm obsessed with this look, it screams "forgive me father, for I have slayed."

1. Rihanna 

Best dressed at the 2018 Met Gala goes to the reigning queen of the Met and the hostest with the mostest—Rihanna. Let us take a moment to thank God for a look so extraordinary it could've been handcrafted by the man himself. Rihanna's intricate, pearl-encrusted ensemble is a Maison Margiela by John Galliano masterpiece. This papal-inspired look would not be complete without the Bishops cloak and mitre, also by Margiela, to match. Rihanna has redefined fashion and the catholic imagination with this Rih-ligiously controversial yet fashion-forward fit. What's a fashion statement that doesn't spark discussion anyway?  Ask and you shall receive, Rihanna has answered all our prayers. Amen.

BONUS: Chadwick Boseman

After an unfortunate lack of men who were true to this years theme, I was elated to see Chadwick Boseman on the red carpet in a subtle yet still on theme look in all white Versace embellished with gold symbolism and a cape. Gala goal for next year? Men, take note of the theme and bring your A game. Love, LAUR DISCLAIMER: ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF VOGUE, GETTY IMAGES AND VARIOUS TWITTER ACCOUNTS