Last night, America’s biggest celebrities came together at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City for the annual Met Gala. A fundraising event, the Met Gala is also known as “fashion’s biggest event” as celebrities don extravagant designer dresses and tuxedos that are on-theme for that year.
For 2021, Gen Z celebrities Billie Eilish and Timothee Chalamet, tennis star Naomi Osaka, and poet Amanda Gorman co-chaired the event. And their chosen theme was “American Independence”–highlighting American fashion and sartorial spirit. (Read: These Fashion Idols Are Saving Earth—One ‘Ukay’ Find at a Time!)
Because it is indeed fashion’s biggest event, we couldn’t help but gush over the outfits A-listers wore to the gala. Of course, there were stunning pieces that outshined everyone else’s and caught our attention! Here are our top picks for best dressed at the 2021 Met Gala.
2021 Met Gala Fashion: CL
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Former 2NE1 rapper and current solo artist CL made her debut on the Met Gala red carpet wearing a blue denim coat and white briefs underneath. The outfit in a way resembled the Statue of Liberty–a symbol of freedom and one of America’s most popular tourist attractions. It was designed by Alexander Wang. CL is one of the first Korean female idols to have graced the Met Gala, alongside BLACKPINK’s Rosé.
2021 Met Gala Fashion: Hailee Steinfeld
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Filipino-American singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld turned heads when she walked the red carpet almost unrecognizable. The 24-year-old had on an Iris Van Herpen cream asymmetrical dress, with matching blond bob and bleached blond eyebrows. People were shocked to see Hailee’s drastic makeover, but praised her entire outfit.
2021 Met Gala Fashion: Lil Nas X
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The rapper made jaws drop with his three-piece Versace regal outfit. The first layer is an ornate cape that was covered in intricate gold beading, and when removed, it unveiled a gold armor-like outfit. And for the last reveal, Lil Nas X had on a crystal-laden bodysuit with Versace’s signature house print. The 22-year-old, who came out as gay in 2019, says that the outfit meant much more than just a jaw-dropping serve–it also told a story. (Read: LOOK: 5 Most Iconic Moments In Papal Fashion History)
“We wanted to start with, like, royalty, you know. Or like, a cloak…like we’re in our shell, And then we break out of it a little bit more. It’s kind of like me when I got into the industry. No one knew who I was. It’s like I built this shield around myself… I came out, and this year, I feel like I REALLY came out,” Lil Nas X explained.
“I think it represents this breakdown to this,” he said about the bodysuit which symbolized the “real him”.
2021 Met Gala Fashion: Troye Sivan
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The Australian singer made heads turn when he walked the red carpet in a black fitted dress with deep plunging neckline and side cutouts. He matched it with chunky boots and a diamond Cartier necklace and a leather armband. (Read: Rajo Laurel Says Kindness Is Never Out of Fashion, and We Love Him for It!)
2021 Met Gala Fashion: Billie Eilish
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The co-chair of the gala looked absolutely divine in her Oscar de la Renta ball gown. The gown was inspired by Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly’s fashion, and also “Holiday Barbie” gowns from back then. Billie matched the ethereal gown with curled blond hair a la Marilyn Monroe.
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