In 1996, the Costume Institute honored famed French designer Christian Dior. The ever-elegant Princess Diana wore one of the first John Galliano for Dior designs to the ball that year, a navy silk sheath dress with lace straps.
Iconic Met Ball Gowns
Each spring the brightest stars of the fashion, film, and society worlds turn out for the Costume Institute's Met Ball in New York. And this year, TIME looks back at the 15 best dresses at the Ball since 1995.