The Met Gala is back! Not that you or I will ever be going, so no real cause for celebration. But, at the very least, the event is one of those “nature is healing” kinda moments, a nice reminder of the ongoing normalization of New York.
From the fake seating chart drama to the celeb hosts, there’s much to be excited about. The theme for the night was “In America,” inspired by the forthcoming “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” exhibit, though European designers were represented nearly as much as their American counterparts.
Below, we broke down and served up some of the night’s best and craziest outfits from celebs of all stripes.
Maloney’s ‘fit speaks for itself and quite loudly at that. This is the Met Gala, dress big! Maloney set a strong tone for the big ‘fits that followed.
Comprising pieces from Haider Ackermann, Rick Owens, and more, Timothée’s baggy suit is very much a piecemeal ‘fit, complete with Chucks and silver jewelry.
Now this is American fashion! Fringed suede jacket, cowboy hat — yep, Leon gave us the good stuff, courtesy of Bode and Cartier.
Slinky e-boy style on The Met’s red carpet — yes, please.
America’s inaugural poet and Met Gala co-chair Amanda Gorman is a Vera Wang girl tonight, dressed in rich Democrat blue.
Finally, some theatrics. The Schitt’s Creek star serves a major LOEWE ‘fit worthy of fashion’s biggest night out.
Channeling Kanye, our favorite neon-haired skater is almost unrecognizable in a spiked Thom Browne mask and suit.
Marilyn Monroe be damned, Billie Eilish is selling a new vision of American glamour, courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.
From hair to toe, this is how you subtly dress up a suit. No skirt, sadly.
The king of the red carpet delivers yet again, shedding a massive golden cape for a golden suit of armor and then a flashy bodysuit by Versace.
Another of tonight’s Gala co-chairs, the tennis champion channels her Haitian-Japanese roots in custom Nicolas Ghesquière-designed Louis Vuitton.
Nailing tonight’s theme, Chance The Rapper wears a collegiate-inspired Ralph Lauren suit.
Our tennis queen brings the drama in a fluffy feather cape and lace bodysuit.
The Fear of God founder brings refined comfort to the red carpet in sweatpants and California clogs.
The, uh, eccentric artist took inspiration from Dune when conceiving of this eye-catching Iris Van Herpen ensemble. And because this is Grimes, peep the sword and silver mask.
Runway icon Iman is a fluffy, gilded dream in British-American designer Harris Reed.
In oversized Balenciaga gear and sneakers, Elliot Page makes the black suit look cool.
We definitely do not say “neigh” to Kim Petras reppin’ horse girls in custom Collina Strada.
Zac Posen transformed his worn-out jeans into Harry’s bespoke denim jacket for a red, white, and blue get-up.
If Balenciaga couture continues serving style akin to Tracee’s insanely glossy trench, bring it on.
Scott’s vampiric coat and blood-red jewelry make for a sharp contrast against our beloved Irina Shayk and her garden-ready flower-covered gown.
The SNL jokester reps a demure Thom Browne frock that shows off a sliver of leg tattoo.
He’s wearing Prada, of course — plus a Homer necklace and a terrifying animatronic baby thing.
Any LGBTQIA+ statement is always welcome on the red carpet.
Emily Bode is no stranger to custom clothing but the indescribably elevated look she cooked up for Lorde is befitting the singer’s regal title.
Maluma and Donatella Versace took the Gala together as cowpokes wrapped in leather.
Nothing says modernism like a print that says “modernism.”
Megan Fox’s style renaissance continues, sans Machine Gun Kelly — up next, a red hot Dundas number.
AOC and Aurora James said “tax the rich!”
Dev Hynes looks sharp in Louis Vuitton stripes, accessorized with fun pins and a pair of Dr. Martens.
The catwalker is the definition of drip in always bling-y AREA.
In 2019, the gymnast tweeted, “I wanna attend the Met Gala one day.” Two years later, here she is — American fashion and the American dream, realized.
No surprises here, Erykah Badu wins in Thom Browne. BRB, copping the weiner dog purse.
We know Kim loves a little bit of OTT Balenciaga business, so why not more haute couture at The Met?
Maria Grazia Chiuri dishes another major Dior slogan and Cara is the perfect billboard for any anti-patriarchy messaging.
Who else can get away with a leather Chanel Western shirt?
What can we say, except Zoë’s too good for Channing Tatum.
Tommy H, but make it couture.
Fashionably late, the duo just took the red carpet after basically everyone had already gone inside. Their duvet-meets-cocoon looks — manifesting both American tradition and cereal — practically stole the show, though, proving that the two are the reigning champs of couple style.
He truly understood the assignment #MetGala #MetGala2021 pic.twitter.com/a23iz1CHWO
— Ish (@ishtraore) September 14, 2021