1. Lil Nas X wearing Atelier Versace

Lil Nas X showed up in a “three-in-one” outfit – including a shining Versace armor and a gilded bodysuit.

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2. Frank Ocean wearing Prada, and a little Shrek?

As green is our current favorite color, we just loved this whole look. Although we have no idea who’s this little robot/monster Frank is holding… it’s a vibe.

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3. Billie Eilish wearing Oscar de la Renta

Such a beautiful gown but there’s also a great story behind.
Billie Eilish told the label that she would only wear Oscar de la Renta to the MET Gala 2021 if the brand stopped selling fur, according to The New York Times

Billie Eilish's Oscar De La Renta Met Gala Gown Is An Ode To Marilyn Monroe  | Vogue
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4. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wearing Brother Vellies

Undoubtedly the most controversial dress of the MET Gala 2021. Alexandria – aka AOC – wearing a dress with “Tax the Rich” written on it. Her Met Gala date Aurora James is the designer and founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge.

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5. Jennifer Lopez wearing Ralph Lauren

Jenny from the Block wore a Ralph Lauren plunge dress with a high leg slit and faux fur wrap.
She then accessorized with a cowgirl hat and giant statement necklaces.

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6. Kendall Jenner wearing Givenchy

Kendall Jenner wore a very beautiful gown embellished with glittering rhinestones from Givenchy inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s dress in My Fair Lady.

Met Gala 2021: Kendall Jenner Wears a Naked Dress | PEOPLE.com
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7. Yara Shahidi wearing Dior

Yara Shahidi wearing a Dior dress inspired by Josephine Baker for her look at the Met Gala.

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8. Normani in Valentino

Normani wore a puffy yellow Valentino gown that included a large puff that extended behind her shoulders, with an open neckline and cinched waist.

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9. Emily Ratajkowski wearing Vera Wang

Emily’s Vera Wang and flowy dress was made of sheer fabric adorned with elegant scarlet patterns of flowers and leaves.

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10. Emma Raducanu wearing Chanel

The new US Open Champion and all-of-a-sudden Tennis Superstar, Emma Raducanu, wore a gorgeous Chanel handkerchief skirt paired with a stunning cropped camisole and oversized shirt in a matching floral print

U.S. Open Champ Emma Raducanu Wore Chanel To The 2021 Met Gala

11. Laura Harrier wearing Altuzarra

Laura Harrier arrived as the date of designer Joseph Altuzarra

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12. Iman wearing Harris Reed

Iman wore a custom brocade jumpsuit paired with a tiered, feathered overskirt and bespoke matching headpiece by British-American designer Harris Reed.

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13. ASAP Rocky wearing ERL

ASAP Rocky wore an ERL spring 2022 by Eli Russell Linnetz

Met Gala 2021 Live Blog: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Arrive in Balenciaga and ERL  | Vogue

14. Rosalía wearing Rick Owens 

Rosalia wearing Rick Owens with over-the-knee boots and platforms that show an inescapable fidelity to Rick’s most intrinsic dress and aesthetics.

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15. Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent and Justin Bieber in Balenciaga

Hailey and Justin Bieber opted for simplicity at the 2021 Met Gala. The couple chose to embrace a timeless and all-black evening attire.

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16. Kim Kardashian wearing Balenciaga

Completely obscuring her features and famous physique, the look gave the reality star something she hasn’t had in a long while: anonymity.

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