2021 Met Gala: Red carpet arrivals on fashion's biggest night
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Fashion is back, America. After a 16-month COVID pandemic hiatus, the Met Gala made its return, on September 13, 2021, with the theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
Andrew Bolton, a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, told Vogue that it was American designers' exploration of big ideas — like diversity, sustainability, body inclusivity and gender fluidity — that inspired this year's dress code. Met Gala co-chair and former National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman arrives in a royal blue dress. Tennis star and Met Gala co-chair Naomi Osaka arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Co-chair Timothée Chalamet attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Rapper Lil Nas X makes his grand entrance at the 2021 Met Gala. Under the giant cloak, Lil Nas X wears a gold suit of armor. Under the gold armor, he reveals a sparkling bodysuit. Actress Yara Shahidi arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Tennis star Serena Williams makes her entrance at the 2021 Met Gala. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion wears pink at the 2021 Met Gala. Gymnast Nia Dennis, in a royal blue bodysuit, cartwheels into the Met Gala, with the Brooklyn United Marching Band announcing her arrival. Here's a closer look at Dennis' look for her entrance. The Brooklyn United Marching Band wears red, white and blue at the 2021 Met Gala, celebrating "In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion." After her high-flying gymnastics performance, Dennis returned to the carpet, this time in a glittering gown. Multitalented sisters and Chloe and Halle Bailey arrive at the 2021 Met Gala. Basketball star Stephen Curry and his wife, cooking entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, attend the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Model and entrepreneur Iman arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Musician Lorde arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Comedian Pete Davidson attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Actress Cynthia Erivo wears white at the 2021 Met Gala. Model Karlie Kloss arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Musician Frank Ocean carries a green baby doll at the 2021 Met Gala. Mindy Kaling arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Grimes wears a mask and carries a sword over her shoulder at the 2021 Met Gala. Actors Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie arrive at the 2021 Met Gala. Rapper Saweetie attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Soccer star Megan Rapinoe attends the 2021 Met Gala. Actor Evan Mock wears a mask at the 2021 Met Gala. Actor Elliot Page arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Actress Emily Blunt wears a star-spangled headdress to the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Megan Fox makes her entrance at the 2021 Met Gala. Country music star Kacey Musgraves attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney wears this political statement to the 2021 Met Gala. Singer Debbie Harry's skirt is inspired by the American flag. Actress Taraji P. Henson wears sequins at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Theater producer Jordan Roth arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Singer Mary J. Blige shimmers at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Television host Sophia Roe makes her entrance at the 2021 Met Gala. Actress MJ Rodriguez attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Actress Tracee Ellis Ross wears blue at the 2021 Met Gala. Chance the Rapper attends the 2021 Met Gala. Actor Channing Tatum wears a black tux to the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Gemma Chan attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Actress Maisie Williams, of "Game of Thrones" fame, attends the 2021 Met Gala. Soul singer Leon Bridges wears a cowboy hat and denim fringe to the 2021 Met Gala. German musician Kim Petras attends the 2021 Met Gala. Musician Alicia Keys attends the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Claire Danes attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Actress Keke Palmer sparkles at the 2021 Met Gala. Model Valentina Sampaio arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Filmmaker Taika Waititi and singer Rita Ora arrive at the 2021 Met Gala. Singer Ciara wears this football-inspired number to the 2021 Met Gala. Model Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Kris Jenner attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Musician and record producer Finneas, brother of Billie Eilish, attends the 2021 Met Gala. Makeup artist Nikkie de Jager arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Jordan Alexander attends the 2021 Met Gala. Ella Emhoff, model and stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, attends the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Addison Rae wears red at the 2021 Met Gala. Singer Madison Beer attends the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Lourdes Leon, daughter of Madonna, attends the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Storm Reid attends the Met Gala in New York City. "Broad City" co-creator Ilana Glazer attends the 2021 met Gala. Actress Rachel Zegler makes her entrance at the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Julia Garner attends the 2021 Met Gala. Actress Barbie Ferreira arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Fashion designer Donatella Versace arrives at the 2021 Met Gala. Actor Dan Levy wears this map-covered ensemble to the 2021 Met Gala. Actor and singer Ben Platt attends attends the 2021 Met Gala. Model Irina Shayk arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg attends the 2021 Met Gala. Producer Julia Carey and her husband, comedian and television host James Corden, attend the 2021 Met Gala. Vogue Editor-in-Chief and honorary event chair Anna Wintour wears floral ruffles at the 2021 Met Gala. Actor Adrien Brody arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Musician and YouTube star Troye Sivan attends the 2021 Met Gala. YouTube personality Emma Chamberlain arrives at the 2021 Met Gala in this asymmetrical number. Model Brooklyn Beckham — son of soccer star David Beckham — and actress Nicola Peltz arrive at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Instagram head and honorary chair Adam Mosseri, and his wife, Monica Mosseri, attend the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. Fashion designer and honorary Met Gala chair Tom Ford arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Instagram fashion executive Eva Chen attends the 2021 Met Gala. This year's event co-chairs are exclusively young celebrities. Actor Timothée Chalamet is the oldest of the bunch, at 25. Chalamet is heading up the benefit with musician Billie Eilish (pictured), poet Amanda Gorman and tennis phenom Naomi Osaka. The wings of her dress read "Equal rights for women," and her tambourine says "ERA YES," in support of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment.
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