"This was a dress that was certainly worn to be noticed," Wintour said in 2021. "Rock Style" was the theme for the 1999 Met Gala, which coincided with an exhibit that celebrated rock 'n' roll ...

Stars like Jared Leto, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian are known for fully embracing the theme ... McCartney wore handmade "Rock Royalty" tank tops to the "Rock Style"-themed Met Gala.

For the better part of every year since 1995, when Anna Wintour took over as Met Gala chair, the event boasts an invigorating theme for guests ... sharply tailored style into the global fashion ...