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Rihanna stuns at the Met Gala. Zuma Press

The competition was stiff. And they brought their A-game.

But Rihanna won the ultimate diva walk-off at last night’s Met Gala.

Who could top a fur-trimmed mantle with a football field-sized train in Sun Queen yellow? For the “China: Through the Looking Glass” theme, Rihanna was the empress of the carpet in a showstopping couture creation by Chinese designer Guo Pei.

Bey pulled out a custom Givenchy jewel-encrusted body stocking with an “I Dream of Jeannie” ponytail.

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But that didn’t mean others didn’t try.

Beyonce showed up an hour-and-a-half late after baiting fans with a parking garage selfie.

Her trump card: near-nakedness.

But by the time she arrived, Rihanna had stolen the show.

Lady Gaga, meanwhile, reigned in a Ming Dynasty number, looking ready to invade fiefdoms in a black and white satin coat (and matching tiara and eyebrows) by Alexander Wang for Balenciaga.

What are other mere fashion mortals to do?

If you’re Jennifer Lopez, you pull out a dragon and wear it on your breast.

The red carpet is a fight to the death after all.

If by “China” you mean “Old Hollywood glamour,” then that’s exactly what Jessica Chastain (left) gives this Givenchy gown.
Wendi Murdoch (right) opts for body-con Oscar de la Renta with delicate embroidery.FilmMagic (2)

In honor of their one-year anniversary, Kimye dress as cake toppers in custom his ‘n’ hers Cavalli.Getty Images

Emily Blunt (left) is more elegant than a Confucius poem in her sparkly Prada cape and gown.
Rita Ora (right) in Tom Ford was the hottest thing this side of the pagoda.WireImage; Startraks

The theme goes straight to Sarah Jessica Parker‘s (left) head, resulting in this bonkers Philip Treacy headpiece.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (right) flexes her flower power in high-shouldered Chanel, naturally.Getty Images; Startraks

She’s on fire! Jennifer Lopez (left) is the mother of all dragons in Versace’s embroidered gown.
Anna Wintour’s daughter Bee Shaffer (right) hits all the right notes in this showstopping Alexander McQueen creation.Getty Images; EPA

As Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (left) proved, when in doubt, screw the dress code and just go nude.
Kendall Jenner (right) dishes out in jade-green Calvin Klein collection with a saucy serving of side boob.Startraks; Getty Images

Lady Gaga (left) looks more powerful than a Chinese warlord in her Balenciaga evening coat boasting 14,000 feathers.
Gucci-clad Georgia May Jagger (right) walks the silk robe all the way to a big fashion win.Getty Images (2)

Katie Holmes‘ Zac Posen gown (left) is heavenly, but her brand new bob takes this look to babe status.
Versace offered Irina Shayk (right) a dress full of blooms and the model had the stems to match.FilmMagic (2)

Katy Perry (left) and Madonna (right) duet in matching Moshino. #twinningWireImage

Emma Roberts (left) takes it back to ’30s Shanghai in this Ralph Lauren gown.
Gala co-host Jennifer Lawrence (right) wears Dior — and doesn’t trip! Put that on a fortune cookie.Film Magic;Getty Images