It's the most prestigious event on the fashion calendar, so it's understandable guests are encouraged to discuss their Met Gala outfits while being interviewed on the red carpet.
But UK comedian James Corden was clearly not willing to play along when host Keke Palmer asked about his look at today's event, making an awkward and uninspired joke about his black Gucci suit.
"Tell me, how did you design this look?," Palmer asked the Late Late Show host.
"It's a black tux. Let's not start getting carried away," Corden laughed, before Palmer attempted to make light of the answer: "Oh you weren't buying the compliment?"
"I appreciate it, but it's a black tux," Corden added, before Palmer swiftly changed the subject.
