With a theme like “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” we weren’t sure what to expect when it came to the 2021 Met Gala. Unlike previous years when the dress code was more established, many attendees decided to go rogue. Sure, some went with patriotic options. Hence red and blue being popular choices. But a large percentage just dressed to impress, er, stand out.
There were plenty of American designers on display. Jennifer Lopez served up some real 70s glamour in Ralph Lauren. Kate Hudson’s pink Michael Kors Collection ensemble also turned heads. And Amanda Gorman’s blue Vera Wang stunner was a striking nod to the Statue of Liberty.
There was certainly a lot of skin. The naked dress was back in a big way with everyone from Kendall Jenner to Irina Shayk indulging in the trend. Others decided to flash flesh in far more strategic ways.
Scroll down to see all the incredible red carpet looks from the 2021 Met Gala.
Jennifer Lopez
in Ralph Lauren
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Rihanna
in Balenciaga haute couture, jewelry by Bvlgari
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Emily Blunt
in Miu Miu
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Billie Eilish
in Oscar de la Renta, jewelry by Cartier
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Gigi Hadid
in Prada
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Zoë Kravitz
in Saint Laurent
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Kate Hudson
in Michael Kors Collection, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti
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Iman
in Gucci
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Barbie Ferreira
in custom Jonathan Simkhai
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Yara Shahidi
in Christian Dior
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Kim Kardashian
in Balenciaga
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Lil Nas X
in Versace
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Lil Nas X
in Versace
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Lil Nas X
in Versace
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Kristen Stewart
in Chanel
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Lupita Nyong'o
in Versace
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Naomi Osaka
in Louis Vuitton
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Serena Williams
in Gucci
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Camila Cabello
in Michael Kors Collection
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Carey Mulligan
in Valentino
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Amanda Gorman
in custom Vera Wang, shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Alicia Keys
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Kendall Jenner
in Givenchy
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Michaela Coel
in Balenciaga
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Nicola Peltz
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Megan Thee Stallion
in Coach, shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Megan Fox
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Tracee Ellis Ross
in Balenciaga haute couture, jewelry by Tiffany & Co.
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Lorde
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Karlie Kloss
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Timothée Chalamet
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Normani
in Valentino
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Diane Kruger
in Prabal Gurung
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Mindy Kaling
in Tory Burch
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Sienna Miller
in Gucci
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Tessa Thompson
in Iris van Herpen
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Ciara
shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Irina Shayk
shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Emily Ratajkowski
in Vera Wang, shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Gabrielle Union
in Iris van Herpen
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Jennifer Hudson
in AZ Factory, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti
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Julia Garner
in Stella McCartney, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, jewelry by Harry Winston
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Claire Danes
in Prabal Gurung
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Kaia Gerber
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Hunter Schafer
in Prada
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Teyana Taylor
in Prabal Gurung
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Saweetie
in custom Christian Cowan
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Cynthia Erivo
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Olivia Rodrigo
in Saint Laurent
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Taraji P. Henson
in Moschino, shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Lili Reinhart
in Christian Siriano
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Ilana Glazer
shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti
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Precious Lee
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Maisie Williams
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Zoey Deutch
shoes by Stuart Weitzman, jewelry by Harry Winston
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Mj Rodriguez
in Thom Browne
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Mary J Blige
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Simone Biles
in Area, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti
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Keke Palmer
in Sergio Hudson, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti
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Anna Wintour
in Oscar de la Renta
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Winnie Harlow
in Iris van Herpen
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