The Met Gala 2021: The Best Red Carpet Looks

The best of the best of "American Fashion."

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Sara Holzman
By Sara Holzman
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No, it’s not the first Monday in May, and in fact, it’s not the first Monday in September either, but tonight, celebrities will return to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for one of the most glamorous events of the fashion season—the 2021 Met Gala. Following the cancelation of 2020’s event amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s more intimate star-studded guest list will gather in celebration of a theme that hits close to home: American Fashion.

Rather than showcasing only big name legacy brands, this year’s exhibit will put an emphasis on young, emerging, and avant-garde designers who are the future of fashion. The hosts of the evening are also a nod to a new generation of artists: Naomi Osaka, Timothée Chalamet, Amanda Gordon, and Billie Eilish will kick off the festivities, while some 400 guests will arrived dressed in the theme of American Independence. Before guests enter the Met for cocktails and dinner (where social media is strictly prohibited), take a peek at what they’re wearing to this year’s Met Ball.

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Ilana Glazer
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Ilana Glazer

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Emma Chamberlain
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Emma Chamberlain

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Rachel Smith
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Rachel Smith

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Anna Wintour
(Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)

Anna Wintour

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Keke Palmer
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Keke Palmer

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Alicia Quarles
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Alicia Quarles

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Bee Carrozzini
(Image credit: Kevin Mazur/MG21)

Bee Carrozzini

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Tom Ford
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Tom Ford

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Eva Chen
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Eva Chen

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Timothée Chalamet
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Timothée Chalamet

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz

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Amanda Gorman
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Amanda Gorman

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Dan Levy
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Dan Levy

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Ella Emhoff
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Ella Emhoff

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Maisie Williams
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Maisie Williams

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Barbie Ferreira
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Barbie Ferreira

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Billie Eilish
(Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)

Billie Eilish

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Saweetie
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Saweetie

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Yara Shahidi
(Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)

Yara Shahidi

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Channing Tatum
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Channing Tatum

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Naomi Osaka
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Naomi Osaka

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Lil Nax X
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Lil Nax X

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Serena Williams
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Serena Williams

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Finneas O'Connell
(Image credit: Arturo Holmes/MG21)

Finneas O'Connell

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Chance the Rapper
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Chance the Rapper

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Jennifer Hudson
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Jennifer Hudson

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Grimes
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Grimes

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Kaia Gerber
(Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kaia Gerber

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Iman
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Iman

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Megan Thee Stallion
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Megan Thee Stallion

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Kim Petras
(Image credit: Kim Petras)

Kim Petras

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Tracee Ellis Ross
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Tracee Ellis Ross

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Zoey Deutch
(Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)

Zoey Deutch

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Irina Shayk
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Irina Shayk

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Karli Kloss
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Karli Kloss

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Lorde
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Lorde

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Pete Davidson
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Pete Davidson

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Frank Ocean
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Frank Ocean

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Donatella Versace
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Donatella Versace

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Mary J. Blige
(Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)

Mary J. Blige

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Kris Jenner
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Kris Jenner

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Ava DuVernay
(Image credit: Arturo Holmes/MG21)

Ava DuVernay

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Megan Fox
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Megan Fox

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Ciara
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Ciara

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Aurora James
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Aurora James

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Mindy Kaling
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Mindy Kaling

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Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey
(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz)

Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey

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Virgil Abloh
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Virgil Abloh

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(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

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Gabrielle Union
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Gabrielle Union

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Sienna Miller
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Sienna Miller

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Megan Rapinoe
(Image credit: Kevin Mazur/MG21)

Megan Rapinoe

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Kacey Musgraves
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Kacey Musgraves

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Justin Beiber and Hailey Bieber
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Justin Beiber and Hailey Bieber

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Alicia Keys
(Image credit: John Shearer)

Alicia Keys

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Lupita Nyong'o
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Lupita Nyong'o

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Jennifer Lopez
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Jennifer Lopez

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Olivia Rodrigo
(Image credit: Arturo Holmes/MG21)

Olivia Rodrigo

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Chloe Fineman
(Image credit: Kevin Mazur/MG21)

Chloe Fineman

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Simone Biles
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Simone Biles

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Rita Ora
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Rita Ora

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Kendall Jenner
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Kendall Jenner

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Kim Kardashian
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Kim Kardashian

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Sharon Stone
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Sharon Stone

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Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello

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Gigi Hadid
(Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Gigi Hadid

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Kate Hudson
(Image credit: Mike Coppola)

Kate Hudson

Sara Holzman
Sara Holzman
Style Director

Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, covering runway trends and tracking down the latest finds to buy and wear. When she’s not writing about fashion, she pens about the best places to jet-off to. Over her six years with Marie Claire, Sara has reported on the ever-evolving world of fashion— covering both established and emerging designers within the industry. Sara has held fashion positions at Lucky and SELF Magazine and was a regular contributor to Equinox’s Furthermore website, where she wrote across their style, wellness, and travel verticals. She holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and currently resides in Manhattan. Follow her along at @sarajonewyork.

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