The Met Gala 2021: See All Of The Best (And Most Outlandish) Celebrity Looks

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The Met Gala is famously held on the first Monday in May every year. Every year, that is, that's not in the grips of a pandemic. While last year's event was cancelled altogether, this year's was simply postponed to Monday, September 13. And what a triumphant return to the red carpet.

Over the past week, we've seen a glimpse of business as usual in New York as fashion week brought out supermodels and celebrities, the US Open captured the world's attention as Emma Raducanu won in unbelievable style and now, the Met Gala is back.

The Met Gala theme for 2021 is American fashion, with co-chairs of the event including Timothée Chalamet, Amanda Gorman, Naomi Osaka, Billie Eilish, Tom Ford and, of course, Anna Wintour. This year, there's even a meme correspondent in the form of @sainthoax, who's bringing their own inimitable sense of humour to the steps of the Met.

The event kicked off in true American style as Brooklyn United, a youth marching band, performed on the steps of the Met while gymnast Nia Dennis performed an amazing floor routine.

It's the red carpet that always provides a healthy serving of outlandish fashion so, without further ado, here are the very best looks from the Met Gala 2021 red carpet...

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Anna Wintour met gala 20211 of 83

Anna Wintour

According to the New York Times' Vanessa Friedman, Anna Wintour's dress was 'an homage to my dear friend Oscar de la Renta', who loved his garden.

Bee  Carrozzini met gala 20212 of 83

Bee Carrozzini

A heavily pregnant Bee Carrozzini, Anna Wintour's daughter, wore a voluminous Valentino off-shoulder gown.

Rachel Smith met gala 20213 of 83

Rachel Smith

The TV presenter wore a romantic ruffled gown.

Ilana Glazer met gala 20214 of 83

Ilana Glazer

The comedian and actor wore a gown with dramatic feathered sleeves by Aliétte.

Emma Chamberlain met gala 20215 of 83

Emma Chamberlain

The Youtube star wore a cut-out dress by Louis Vuitton.

Lisa Love met gala 20216 of 83

Lisa Love

The West Coast director of Vogue and Teen Vogue (you may remember her from The Hills) wore a printed co-ord.

Keke Palmer met gala 20217 of 83

Keke Palmer

The actor wore a high neck metallic dress with cut-out back, designed by Sergio Hudson.

Nia Dennis met gala 20218 of 83

Nia Dennis

The former USA gymnast didn't just walk the red carpet, she performed an incredible routine to kick off the event as the Brooklyn United youth marching band performed a drum solo on the steps of the Met. And she wore Stella McCartney.

Ella Emhoff  met gala 20219 of 83

Ella Emhoff

The step-daughter of vice president Kamala Harris is fast becoming fashion's new favourite. For her first Met Gala, she wore a red ensemble by Stella McCartney for Adidas. It consisted of a diamond mesh bodysuit, paper bag-waist trousers and platform trainers. Speaking to the New York Times, Emhoff said: 'It's definitely something I would wear in my own day-to-day life.'

Julia Garner met gala 202110 of 83

Julia Garner

Garner wore a sheer silver Stella McCartney gown.

Brooklyn Beckham  and Nicola Peltz met gala 202111 of 83

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz

Brooklyn Beckham and his fiancée Nicola Peltz both wore Valentino.

Dan Levy met gala 202112 of 83

Dan Levy

Dan Levy used his Loewe look to make a statement about marriage equality.

Maisie Williams met gala 202113 of 83

Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams' boyfriend, Reuben Selby, designed her dress for the Met Gala 2021.

Saweetie met gala 202114 of 83

Saweetie

Saweetie's Christian Cowan gown featured a cape with a very special meaning. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she said: 'My cape represents the Black American heritage flag and the Filipino flag,' before adding 'it's very heavy.'

Lil Nas X met gala 202115 of 83

Lil Nas X

The first of Lil Nas X's looks was this dramatic gold cape by Donatella Versace.

Lil Nas X  met gala 202116 of 83

Lil Nas X

Channeling Lady Gaga's arrival at the Met Gala in 2019, Lil Nas X showed off three outfits altogether, including this gold suit of armour. All of his looks were designed by Donatella Versace.

Lil Nas X  met gala 202117 of 83

Lil Nas X

For his third and final look on the red (or beige) carpet, Lil Nas X revealed this metallic bodysuit, yet another Versace creation.

Barbie Ferreira met gala 202118 of 83

Barbie Ferreira

The actor wore a pearl-encrusted gown by Jonathan Simkhai.

Channing Tatum met gala 202119 of 83

Channing Tatum

Does this mean Zoe Kravitz is coming?

Adrian Brody and Georgina Chapman met gala 202120 of 83

Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman

The couple made an appearance on the steps of the Met.

Naomi Osaka met gala 202121 of 83

Naomi Osaka

The tennis star wore a Louis Vuitton creation that gave a nod to her Japanese heritage.

Sophia Roe met gala 202122 of 83

Sophia Roe

One of the chefs responsible for the Met Gala's menu, she wore a floral print gown.

Amanda Gorman met gala 202123 of 83

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman wore Vera Wang.

Yara Shahidi  met gala 202124 of 83

Yara Shahidi

Wearing custom Christian Dior, Yara Shahidi paid tribute to Josephine Baker.

Rebecca Hall met gala 202125 of 83

Rebecca Hall

The actor wore a Batsheva dress.

Timothu00e9e Chalamet met gala 202126 of 83

Timothée Chalamet

One of the co-hosts for 2021, Timothée Chalamet wore a Rick Owens top with a Haider Ackermann blazer.

Billie Eilish met gala 202127 of 83

Billie Eilish

Another of the Met Gala's co-hosts, Billie Eilish paid tribute to American icon Marilyn Monroe in this spectacular Oscar de la Renta gown.

Jennifer Hudson  met gala 202128 of 83

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson wore AZ Factory.

Serena Williams met gala 202129 of 83

Serena Williams

Serena Williams' Gucci look featured a silver bodysuit and incredible ombre cape made of feathers.

Evan Mock met gala 202130 of 83

Evan Mock

The Gossip Girl star wore Thom Browne and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

Eva Chen met gala 202131 of 83

Eva Chen

Eva Chen wore Christopher John Rogers.

Leon Bridges met gala 202132 of 83

Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges wore Bode

Storm Reid met gala 202133 of 83

Storm Reid

The actor wore a dramatic Prada gown with a feathered skirt, which she took off mid-red carpet to reveal black hot pants underneath.

Finneas  met gala 202134 of 83

Finneas

Billie Eilish's brother wore Givenchy.

Pete Davidson met gala 202135 of 83

Pete Davidson

The comedian wore Thom Browne.

Donatella Versace met gala 202136 of 83

Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace was, of course, wearing her own label.

Megan Rapinoe met gala 202137 of 83

Megan Rapinoe

The football star wore a star spangled suit with a slogan clutch that said: 'In Gay We Trust'.

Lorde met gala 202138 of 83

Lorde

Lorde wore an incredible Bode look.

Irina Shayk  met gala 202139 of 83

Irina Shayk

The supermodel wore Moschino and debuted short hair.

Precious Lee met gala 202140 of 83

Precious Lee

The model wore a sculptural blazer gown by Area.

Debbie Harry and Zac Posen met gala 202141 of 83

Debbie Harry and Zac Posen

Debbie Harry arrived with designer Zac Posen.

Emily Blunt  met gala 202142 of 83

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt wore a Miu Miu look.

Kaia Gerber  met gala 202143 of 83

Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber in Oscar de la Renta.

Sienna Miller  met gala 202144 of 83

Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller wore Gucci.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora met gala 202145 of 83

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora

The couple both wore Prada.

Cynthia Erivo met gala 202146 of 83

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo wore Moschino.

Tracee Ellis Ross met gala 202147 of 83

Tracee Ellis Ross

The actor wore Balenciaga Couture.

Simone Biles met gala 202148 of 83

Simone Biles

The Olympian wore New York-based label Area.

Jennifer Lopez met gala 202149 of 83

Jennifer Lopez

JLo wore Ralph Lauren.

Lupita Nyong'o met gala 202150 of 83

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o looked utterly incredible in a denim Versace dress.

Megan Fox met gala 202151 of 83

Megan Fox

Megan Fox wore a red Dundas dress.

Gigi Hadid met gala 202152 of 83

Gigi Hadid

The model wore Prada.

Karlie Kloss and Wes Gordon met gala 202153 of 83

Karlie Kloss and Wes Gordon

The supermodel arrived at the Met with Wes Gordon, who designed her dress.

Camila Cabello  met gala 202154 of 83

Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello wore Michael Kors.

Kate Hudson 202155 of 83

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson chose a sugary pink ensemble.

Tessa Thompson met gala 202156 of 83

Tessa Thompson

The actor wore Iris van Herpen.

Michaela Coel met gala 202157 of 83

Michaela Coel

The British star wore Balenciaga, with the blue shade a nod to both denim and the American flag.

Kristen Stewart met gala 202158 of 83

Kristen Stewart

The actor wore Chanel.

Hailee Steinfeld  met gala 202159 of 83

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld showed off a very different look with her new blonde bob.

Zoe Kravitz met gala 202160 of 83

Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz (who didn't arrive with reported boyfriend Channing Tatum) wore a bejewelled mesh dress by Saint Laurent.

Lily-Rose Depp met gala 202161 of 83

Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp wore a two-piece by Chanel.

Hailey Bieber met gala 202162 of 83

Hailey Bieber

The model wore Saint Laurent.

Kendall Jenner  met gala 202163 of 83

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner wore a Givenchy gown inspired by Audrey Hepburn.

Kim Kardashian met gala 202164 of 83

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian caused quite the stir in her faceless Balenciaga look.

Carey Mulligan met gala 202165 of 83

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan wore Valentino Haute Couture.

Indya Moore met gala 202166 of 83

Indya Moore

The Pose star wore Saint Laurent.

Alicia Keys metgala 202167 of 83

Alicia Keys

The singer wore an all-white gown by AZ Factory and jewellery by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Margaret Qualley met gala 202168 of 83

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley in Chanel.

Whoopi Goldberg met gala 202169 of 83

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg wore Valentino Haute Couture.

Olivia Rodrigo met gala 202170 of 83

Olivia Rodrigo

The singer made her Met Gala debut in a sheer lace bodysuit by Saint Laurent.

Sharon Stone met gala 202171 of 83

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone in a Thom Browne dress inspired by the designer's mother.

Regina King met gala 202172 of 83

Regina King

Regina King in Michael Kors.

Kerby Jean-Raymond met gala 202173 of 83

Kerby Jean-Raymond

Pyer Moss's Kerby Jean-Raymond in a scarlet suit.

Venus Williams  met gala 202174 of 83

Venus Williams

The athlete chose a strapless red gown by Prabal Gurung.

Erykah Badu met gala 202175 of 83

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu in Thom Browne.

Gabrielle Union met gala 202176 of 83

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union in an Iris van Herpen dress.

Kid Cudi met gala 202177 of 83

Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi in Louis Vuitton.

Normani met gala 202178 of 83

Normani

Normani in Valentino Haute Couture.

Cara Delevingne  met gala 202179 of 83

Cara Delevingne

The British model and actor wore Christian Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

Diane Kruger  met gala 202180 of 83

Diane Kruger

The actor wore a neon green gown by Prabal Gurung.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez met gala 202181 of 83

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC chose to make a political statement with her Brothers Vellies dress, which was emblazoned with 'Tax The Rich'. Speaking to Vogue, designer Aurora James said: 'As far as this theme goes, I think Alexandria and I are a great embodiment of the language fashion needs to consider adding to the general lexicon as we work towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and empowered future.'

Helen Lasichanh and Pharrell Williams met gala 202182 of 83

Helen Lasichanh and Pharrell Williams

Pharrell and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, wore matching Chanel looks.

Emily Ratajkowski met gala 202183 of 83

Emily Ratajkowski

Em Rata wore Vera Wang.

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