After more than two years, the Met Gala is back and the most stylish celebs dazzled as they walked the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The 2021 Met Gala went down on Monday (September 13) evening, with this year’s benefit gala co-chaired by Billie Eilish, Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gormand. The theme? “In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion.” And the style stars that graced the evening definitely did not disappoint.
From celebrities making their first Met Gala appearance to seasoned style stars bringing their fashion A-game, and celeb power couples doubling up the style and the pageantry, fashion’s biggest night upped the ante on the classic American style with its nostalgic or fashion-forward twists.
Major Met Gala Debuts
Billie Eilish channeled the blonde bombshells of Hollywood’s golden age with her blonde bob and gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown.
Timothée Chalamet walked the beige carpet in a white Haider Ackermann suit.
Naomi Osaka rocked a kimono-inspired custom Louis Vuitton ensemble – a blue patterned dress belted with a structured red sash. A ruffled black cape, studded boots, avant-garde hairstyle and makeup completed her fashion-forward look.
Amanda Gormand brought on the glam with her blue Vera Wang dress, which she styled with some statement-making accessories – including her book-shaped clutch that says “give us your tired” and laurels in her hair, likely a play on the word “poet laureate.”
Lil Nas X arrived at the Met steps a prince in a golden cape before transforming into a literal knight in golden Versace armor. He further embodied the intrepid artist he is by fearlessly shedding the layers of his costume to reveal the bedazzled catsuit underneath.
Maisie Williams went goth in an all-black Thom Browne dress.
Keke Palmer, who co-hosted the Met Gala’s livestream, dazzled in a silhouette-skimming Sergio Hudson gown.
Saweetie sparkled in a sequined red Christian Cowan dress with cutouts, she completed the look with a long multi-colored cape that doubled as a train.
Megan Thee Stallion channeled old Hollywood glam in a strapless Coach dress with sweetheart neckline and a ruffled, ruched asymmetrical skirt.
Jordan Alexander walked up the Met Steps in a colorful Christopher John Rogers gown.
Chloe and Halle Bailey made a stunning sister duo in Rodarte – Chloe
Olivia Rodrigo made a stunning statement with her Met Gala debut in a sheer all-black Saint Laurent bodysuit.
Rosalia spiced up the evening in a red Rick Owens tassled ensemble.
Kehlani made a splash in sparkly Aliette by Jason Rembert suit.
Hunter Schafer looked out of this world in her metallic Prada outfit.
Simone Biles rocked the beige carpet in an Area dress weighing in at a whopping 88 pounds!
Emma Chamberlain made her Met Gala debut in sparkly Louis Vuitton number.
Addison Rae went the vintage route in her red Tom Ford for Gucci ensemble.
Celeb Power Couples
Fresh from making their second red carpet debut as a couple at the Venice Film Festival, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck heated up the Met Gala’s beige carpet with iconic Hollywood style and their now-signature PDA. Ben went with the classic black tux while J.Lo definitely understood the assignment in her western-inspired Ralph Lauren getup, complete with cowboy hat and faux fur bolero!
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are being hailed the unofficial queen and king of the Met Gala. Rihanna shut down the beige carpet in Balenciaga and Bulgari, slaying in a black voluminous gown and beanie and lots and lots of diamonds – we’re talking 267 carats worth! A$AP provided a colorful contrast in a patchwork, blanket-like ensemble.
Justin and Hailey Bieber went classic black-tie glam, making a picture-perfect pair in color-coordinated outfits – Justin in a sharp black suit with wide-legged pants; Hailey in a strapless black velvet gown with plunging neckline.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello didn’t shy away from baring some skin, with the “Wonder” singer showing off his abs in an ubuttoned suit jacket sans undershirt, and the “Don’t Go Yet” songstress putting her midriff on display in a two piece purple ensemble.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz made a gorgeous couple on the Met steps, with Brooklyn looking dapper in classic black suit and Nicola in a stunning pink gown.
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie brought some bright cheer to the evening as Kit rocked a white tux and Rose stunned in a bright yellow strapless gown.
Taika Waititi and Rita Ora were all modern glam. The Thor: Love and Thunder director looked sharp in a black suit and the “Bang Bang” singer sparkled in her silver ensemble and jeweled layered necklace.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry stepped out in coordinated outfits – Ayesha rocking a gold and silver gown with thigh-high slit with Stephen’s suit embellished with a similar gold-and-silver detail.
Best Dressed Stars
Ciara paid homage to American sports with her jersey-inspired gown.
Iman painted a striking image in a Harris Reed creation, walking the beige carpet in a handmade crinoline and gold leaf gown and a stunning statement headdress.
Zoe Kravitz looked breathtaking in a sheer Saint Laurent gown. She accessorized the look with Jessica McCormack diamonds.
Kendall Jenner also went sheer, in her custom crystal-embellished Givenchy gown with fishtail train inspired by none other than Audrey Hepburn. She completed the look with a jeweled neckpiece.
Lupita Nyong’o’s denim Versace ballgown definitely ticked the boxes when it comes to all things U.S.A.
Kaia Gerber paid homage to old Hollywood glam in a timeless black Oscar de la Renta ballgown.
Normani turned heads in her Valentino couture gown, with its voluminous sleeves, huge skirt and dramatic train.
Gemma Chan slayed in an embellished Prabal Gurung mini-dress, which came with a sweeping mint green train that cascaded dramatically on the Met steps.
