Met Gala 2021's Best & Wildest Looks Are New York's "Nature Is Healing" Moment
The Met Gala is back! Not that you or I will ever be going, so no real cause for celebration. But, at the very least, the event is one of those "nature is healing" kinda moments, a nice reminder of the ongoing normalization of New York.
From the fake seating chart drama to the celeb hosts, there's much to be excited about. The theme for the night was "In America," inspired by the forthcoming "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibit, though European designers were represented nearly as much as their American counterparts.
Below, we broke down and served up some of the night's best and craziest outfits from celebs of all stripes.
New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Maloney's 'fit speaks for itself and quite loudly at that. This is the Met Gala, dress with some purpose! Maloney set a strong tone for the big 'fits that followed.
Timothée Chalamet
Blending items from Haider Ackermann, Rick Owens, and more, Timothée's baggy suit is very much a piecemeal 'fit, complete with Chucks and silver jewelry.
Leon Bridges
Now this is American fashion! Fringed suede jacket, cowboy hat — yep, Leon gave us the good stuff, courtesy of Bode and Cartier.
Troye Sivan
Slinky e-boy style on The Met's red carpet — yes, please.
Amanda Gorman
America's inaugural poet and Met Gala co-chair Amanda Gorman is a Vera Wang girl tonight, dressed in rich Democrat blue.
Dan Levy
Finally, some theatrics on the red carpet. The Schitt's Creek star serves a major LOEWE 'fit worthy of fashion's biggest night out.
Evan Mock
Channeling Kanye, our favorite neon-haired skater is almost unrecognizable in a spiked Thom Browne mask and suit.
Billie Eilish
Marilyn Monroe be damned, Billie Eilish is selling a new vision of American glamour, courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.
Russell Westbrook
From hair to toe, this is how you make a suit fun. No skirt, sadly.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi cinches her spot as one of New York's best-ever dressed with a gorgeous, tiered gown that weighed almost a hundred pounds, according to Whoopi herself.
Lil Nas X
The king of the red carpet delivers yet again, shedding three layers of Versace: a massive golden cape, matching suit of armor, and a flashy bodysuit.
Naomi Osaka
Another of tonight's Gala co-chairs, the tennis champion channels her Haitian-Japanese roots in custom Nicolas Ghesquière-designed Louis Vuitton.
Chance The Rapper
Nailing tonight's theme, Chance The Rapper wears a collegiate-inspired Ralph Lauren suit.
Serena Willams
Our tennis queen brings the drama in a fluffy feather cape and lace bodysuit.
Jerry Lorenzo
The Fear of God founder brings refined comfort to the red carpet in sweatpants and California clogs.
Grimes
The, uh, eccentric artist took inspiration from Dune when conceiving of this eye-catching Iris Van Herpen ensemble. And because this is Grimes, peep the MSCHF sword and silver mask.
Iman
Runway icon Iman is a fluffy, gilded dream in British-American designer Harris Reed.
Elliot Page
In oversized Balenciaga gear and sneakers, Elliot Page makes the black suit look cool.
Kim Petras
We definitely do not say "neigh" to Kim Petras reppin' horse girls in custom Collina Strada.
Lil Uzi Vert
Prep goes punk in Uzi's head-to-toe Thom Browne look.
Debbie Harry
Zac Posen transformed his worn-out jeans into Harry's bespoke denim jacket for a flouncy red, white, and blue get-up.
Tracee Ellis Ross
If Balenciaga couture continues serving style akin to Tracee's insanely glossy trench, bring it on.
Irina Shayk and Jeremy Scott
Scott's vampiric coat and blood-red jewelry make for a sharp contrast against our beloved Irina Shayk and her garden-ready flower-covered gown.
Pete Davidson
The SNL jokester reps a demure Thom Browne frock that shows off a sliver of leg tattoo.
Frank Ocean
He's wearing Prada, of course — plus a Homer necklace and a terrifying animatronic baby thing.
Megan Rapinoe
Any inclusivity is welcome on the red carpet.
Lorde
Emily Bode is no stranger to custom clothing but the indescribably elevated look she cooked up for Lorde is befitting the singer's regal title.
Maluma
Maluma and Donatella Versace took the Gala together as cowpokes wrapped in leather.
Virgil Abloh
Nothing says modernism like a print that says "modernism."
Megan Fox
Megan Fox's style renaissance continues, sans Machine Gun Kelly — up next, a red hot Dundas number.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
AOC and Aurora James said "tax the rich!"
Dev Hynes
Dev Hynes looks sharp in Louis Vuitton stripes, accessorized with fun pins, a MEDEA bag, and a pair of Dr. Martens.
Precious Lee
The catwalker is the definition of drip in always bling-y AREA.
Simone Biles
In 2019, the gymnast tweeted, "I wanna attend the Met Gala one day." Two years later, here she is — American fashion and the American dream, realized.
Kid Cudi
Cudder's full LV look is nothing if not statement style. Getting some scene kid vibes here, too.
Erykah Badu
No surprises here, Erykah Badu wins in Thom Browne. BRB, copping the weiner dog purse.
Kim Kardashian
We know Kim loves a little bit of OTT Balenciaga business, so why not more haute couture at The Met?
Cara Delevingne
Cara is the perfect billboard for Maria Grazia Chiuri's anti-patriarchy messaging at Dior.
Pharrell Williams
Who else can get away with a leather Chanel Western shirt?
Zoë Kravitz
What can we say, except Zoë's too good for Channing Tatum.
Jeremy O. Harris
Tommy H, but make it couture.
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
Fashionably late, the duo just took the red carpet after basically everyone had already gone inside. Their duvet-meets-cocoon looks — manifesting both American tradition and cereal — practically stole the show, though, proving that the two are the reigning champs of couple style.
