Cole Sprouse goes floral and Lili Reinhart brings back 18th century Europe at Met Gala... a year after going red carpet official at stylish soiree By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 03:00 BST, 7 May 2019 | Updated: 03:00 BST, 7 May 2019 Viewcomments With a camp theme, the 2019 Met Gala was sure to attract some eye-popping looks. And Riverdale stars Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse lived up to expectations as they swung by the New York ball on the first Monday in May. The 22-year-old actress rocked a cape with a swept-up hairdo and makeup motif reminiscent of an 18th century European court. Looking fab: Hollywood hot couple Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse lived up to expectations as they swung by the fete on the first Monday in May Balancing on sky-high silver stilettos, she showed off her legs in a sky blue pair of shorts that matched her elaborate off-the-shoulder top. Lili's blouse featured massive tiered sleeves, and her cape stretched luxurious back so that it formed a train when it hit the floor. She garnished the outfit with a pink floral headpiece in her towering hairdo, clasping on a glittering jeweled cross for a splash of extra dazzle. Exquisite: The 22-year-old Riverdale actress rocked a cape, plus a swept-up hairdo and makeup motif reminiscent of an 18th century European court When you got it: Balancing on sky-high silver stilettos, she showed off her legs in a sky blue pair of shorts that matched her elaborate off-the-shoulder top Meanwhile, Cole modeled a sleeveless burgundy suit with a full-sleeved salmon dress shirt, and his whole outfit was covered in floral embroidery. The former Disney Channel child star rounded off his ensemble with a sleek black western-style tie and a burnt-orange pair of shoes that appeared to be suede. Lili made her and Cole's romance red carpet official at last year's Catholic-themed Met Gala, where she radiated chic in a silver H&M gown. Meanwhile: Cole modeled a sleeveless burgundy suit with a full-sleeved salmon dress shirt, and his whole outfit was covered in floral embroidery Lili's upcoming work includes Hustlers, a stripper revenge drama that also stars Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu and Cardi B. The theme of Anna Wintour's 2019 gala at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art is the late Susan Sontag's essay Notes On 'Camp,' first published in the Partisan Review in 1964. Andrew Bolton, who was appointed head curator of the Met's Costume Institute in 2015, put together the exhibition corresponding to the gala. Inside the invite-only Met Gala: Anna Wintour approves the guest list... and stars pay $35,000 per seat Anna Wintour has the final say over each person on the guest list The annual Met Gala extravaganza raises money for the museum's Costume Institute kicks off the Met's annual major fashion exhibition -- look out, because the theme is 'camp.' And the more outrageous the outfit, the better for the Met Gala red carpet, where the A-listers strut their stuff, usually in the most eye-popping ensemble they can find to match the theme. Last year, Rihanna showed up in full papal-esque regalia, and Madonna wore a regal black gown - with a see-through cross in the bodice - to go along with the 'Heavenly Bodies' concept. Want a seat? They go for $35,000 a piece. Attendance is by invitation only, and word has it that Vogue editor extraordinaire Anna Wintour has the final say over each person on the guest list. Organizers did reveal a smattering of names last month -- members of the so-called 'host committee' -- and so expect to see Jennifer Lopez, Bradley Cooper, Katy Perry and Priyanka Chopra. Wintour co-chairs the event this year with an eclectic mix of boldface names -- Gucci designer Alessandro Michele, pop diva Lady Gaga, British singer Harry Styles and tennis superstar Serena Williams. Met Gala 2019 theme: So what does 'Notes on Camp' mean...? Lady Gaga's dream theme! The pop star embraced 'camp' on the Met Gala red carpet So what exactly is 'camp'? The museum's exhibition is based on 'Notes on Camp,' an essay written in 1964 by American author Susan Sontag. 'Camp is by nature subversive (...) confronting and challenging the status quo,' the Costume Institute's head curator Andrew Bolton said Monday at a press event about the exhibition before the gala. 'In the end, the purpose of camp is to put a smile on our faces and a warm glow in our hearts.' Some of the items in the exhibition might best explain the theme: the 'swan dress' worn by Bjork to the Oscars, a glittering costume worn by flamboyant US singer Liberace, a shower head necklace designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe in the 1980s. 'We're experiencing a resurgence of camp -- not just in fashion, but in culture in general,' said Bolton. 'Camp tends to come to the fore in moments of social and political instability. The 1960s was one such moment as were the 1980s.' The exhibition 'Camp: Notes on Fashion' -- a play on the title of Sontag's essay -- formally opens at the Met on Thursday and runs through September 8. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility