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Celebs arrived on the steps of New York’s Monday evening donning extravagant, bold and flashy getups in the theme of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. The annual gala, organized by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
Vogue , co-hosted by actor and recording artist Keke Palmer and actor, writer and director Ilana Glazer. Palmer and Glazer greeted guests on the grand steps of the Met and offered commentary on the many unique ensembles. Here are some of the standout looks from the highly anticipated event that followed a year of pandemic-related lockdowns and cancelations.
She dazzles! is a vision of gold on the 2021 red carpet. ✨
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Rihanna
The piece de resistance: Rihanna. The icon everyone was waiting for finally appeared at the show, and boy did she bring it. As the final celebrity to walk the red carpet, Rihanna closed out the night wearing a Balenciaga overcoat and matching hat.
🚨 THE QUEEN HAS MADE HER RIH-TURN 🚨
— MTV (@MTV)
Hailee Steinfeld
Not only did she feature in the these past 24 hours, the singer-actor rocked up looking near unrecognizable at the Gala, and not just thanks to her Iris Van Herpen outfit.
. giving us a LOOK at the !💫
— MTV (@MTV)
Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes
The stunning couple brought flair (and more bare skin) to proceedings, making their debut at the gala as a pair in style.
. and cozy up together on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Kristen Stewart
The actor made waves a couple of weeks ago as Princess Diana in the . She hit the red carpet looking even more striking in her playful chanel shoes toddler interpretation of the In America theme.
Just hair bobbin’ 🙂 shares a playful moment on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Lil Nas X
The rapper stole the show not once, not twice, but three times as he revealed multiple looks from Versace. Starting with a royal dress, he de-robed to a gold armor suit and then a sparkling body suit.
Triple threat! This one is for the champions ✨ stuns the red carpet with three shimmering looks.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Frank Ocean
It’s the weird we’ve all been waiting for. The singer wore a sleek velvety outfit, accessorized with… what can only be described as one of Shrek’s kids. The green robot baby doll certainly shares his babysitter’s hair.
“In America, we do set some trends, especially in music,” Ocean told host Keke Palmer during his red carpet interview, offering the tiniest of explanations for his accessory.
!! A FRANK OCEAN SIGHTING AT THE !!
— MTV (@MTV)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
AOC wrapped herself in a literal fashion statement: a Brother Vellies, tuxedo-inspired dress adorned with the words: “Tax the rich.”
New York Congresswomen makes a statement (literally!) on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Iman
Supermodel Iman Abdulmajid sailed in with a certified show-stopper, wearing a custom Harris Reed and Dolce Gabbana number.
Take a breath and prepare yourself for on the 2021 red carpet. Blown away! ✨
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Olivia Rodrigo
Eighteen-year-old singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo made her Met Gala debut a memorable one, pulling on a sheer lace Saint Laurent jumpsuit.
Good for her. is looking happy, healthy, and absolutely delightful as she makes her way down the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Simone Biles
The Olympic gymnast doesn’t do things by halves. She does things by thirds — wearing a three-in-one, 88-pound outfit, consisting of a skirt, mini-dress, black catsuit and a whole lot of Swarovski crystals.
Always the brightest shining star ✨ The GOAT sparkles on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Jennifer Lopez
JLo understood the assignment, tipping her hat to Ralph Lauren in a magnificent leather and feather harmonizing gown.
Let’s get loud— has arrived!
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Megan Thee Stallion
The rapper brought ’80s prom vibes with her classy pale pink number by Coach. As she raps in her Grammy-winning song Savage, “classy, bougie, ratchet (yeah).”
. says it’s still hot girl summer. We don’t make the rules. 🔥
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Timothée Chalamet
The actor, one of this year’s Met Gala co-chairs, showed up in a comfy-looking white ensemble featuring a satin tuxedo jacket, sweatpants and beige high-top Converse shoes.
Timothée! The one and only. The Co-Chair sports his Monday best as he enters The Met.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Amanda Gorman
The poet, another event co-chair, arrived in a dazzling blue dress and matching strappy heels.
How do we love this look? Let us count the ways! Co-Chair is pure poetry as she graces the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Billie Eilish
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, yet another co-chair, looked stunning in a flowy, Marilyn Monroe-esque Oscar de la Renta dress with a massive train.
A cotton candy dream ☁️ We’re happier than ever to see Co-Chair grace the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Pete Davidson
Actor Pete Davidson channeled prep school vibes, wearing a thigh-length blazer… and a dark frock. With long socks to his mid calves and big boots, he pulls it off.
Hi Pete 👋 😎
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Naomi Osaka
Rounding out the list of this year’s co-chairs, the tennis star arrived in an ensemble featuring an array of fun colors, textures and cuts.
Love, all! Co-Chair is a vision of color on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Megan Rapinoe
The USWNT soccer star traded the soccer pitch for the red carpet — wearing a redder than red suit to match. Her blue clutch left yet another statement, reading “In gay we trust.”
The stars are aligned for on the red carpet. 🌟
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Dan Levy
The Schitt’s Creek star flaunted an eye-catching, puffy sleeve top with matching pants and studded black boots.
Omg Daniel! 😍 is a work of art on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Leon Bridges
Singer-songwriter Leon Bridges paid homage to the American south with a blue fringe look and cowboy hat.
True blue 💙 is comin’ home on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Maisie Williams
The Game of Thrones star graced the red (white, actually) carpet in a black dress with a long, sequined train and a partial cage hoop skirt.
A girl has no flaws 💯 strikes the perfect poses on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Jon Snow, Rose Leslie
Everyone’s favorite Game of Thrones golden couple on screen and off. Harington’s white-topped suit let his wife’s eye-catching mustard dress take center stage.
Jon Snow may know nothing but we sure know that and are perfectly bedecked on the red carpet.
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney
New York Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney’s outfit gave a nod to the , a proposed amendment to the US Constitution asserting that someone’s legal rights shouldn’t be determined by their sex.
New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney pays tribute to the ERA on the red carpet. 🗳
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)