Met Gala 2021: Twelve celebrities who nailed their look on the red carpet

After a year off due to Covid-19, fashion’s biggest event, Met Gala kicked off on September 13th.

With its dazzling return, this year’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Some outfits were hailed as old Hollywood glamour. From Kim Kardashian’s full-face covering look to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bold debut.

Here are the MUST-SEE looks from the red carpet this year:

Kristen Stewart in Chanel

The Spencer star graced the Met Gala with a very feminine look. She channeled her inner Barbie.

Kendall Jenner in Givenchy

Jenner attended the event in a stunning gown, inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s dress in My Fair Lady. The dress also included the same jewel-embellished sleeves 

Lil Nas X in Versace

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X turned plenty of heads on the red carpet as he showed off three stunning looks.

Rihanna in Balenciaga

The singer is known for her memorable appearances. She closed out the night with a stunning overcoat and matching hat.

Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga

One of the most talked-about looks of the night. Television personality Kim Kardashian is not new to weird and jaw-dropping outfits and this time she did it again. She opted for a full black look and wore her hair in a ponytail.

Cara Delevingne in Dior

The English model flaunted a powerful feminist statement.  

Gigi Hadid in Prada

Former Victoria Secret Angel chose for simple and regal, took inspiration from the 60’s American Vogue.

Serena Williams in Gucci

The 39-year-old athlete hit the red carpet in a very unique ensemble, alongside her husband.

Frank Ocean in Prada

The singer’s date to the Met Gala was a green robot baby.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Brother Vellies

Democratic-congresswoman wore a white gown with the political slogan: ‘TAX THE RICH’ across the back for her first appearance at the Met Gala.

Dan Levy in J.W. Anderson

The Schitt’s Creek star made his debut at the fashion event of the year. He collaborated with Anderson to create a powerful ensemble that celebrates “the resilience and the love and the joy” of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Carolyn B. Maloney

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, showed up to the 2021 Met Gala on Monday demanding the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment while wearing a gown adorned with purple, white and gold colors.

The ball was co-hosted by pop star Billie Eilish, tennis player Naomi Osaka, actor Timothée Chalamet and poet Amanda Gorman.

The Met Gala was established back in 1948 as a way to raise money for social causes.