NEW YORK — The Met Gala is known for elaborate red carpet looks, and this year’s event, dubbed “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” was no exception. Stars such as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Lil Nas X and Elliot Page stepped out in designer ensembles, taking the fashion world and social media by storm, according to Vogue and GQ.
Here are 10 trending looks from Monday’s festivities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York:
1. Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga
Kim Kardashian, wearing Balenciaga at the #MetGala, turned heads by dressing entirely in black, with even her face covered in thick black fabric https://t.co/3gRYuFJUIR pic.twitter.com/21FEY84yB8
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 14, 2021
2. Rihanna in Balenciaga
THE QUEEN IS HERE! RIHANNA AT THE #METGALA. https://t.co/jcwe9ggXV6 pic.twitter.com/7EapA1t3rE
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2021
3. Elliot Page in Balenciaga
Elliot Page hits the carpet in a Balenciaga tux and sneaks https://t.co/NmV3kZF9fX #MetGala pic.twitter.com/CJNeJbKXUE
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) September 13, 2021
Elliot Page arrives to the #MetGala. https://t.co/vaX97iQM2B pic.twitter.com/7i04ozxwRC
— Variety (@Variety) September 13, 2021
4. Grimes in Iris Van Herpen
Wouldn’t expect anything less than a SWORD from Grimes #MetGala https://t.co/NRlI0fN9wv pic.twitter.com/BVw2YiXptx
— The Cut (@TheCut) September 13, 2021
Grimes talks with Emma Chamberlain about her powerful sci-fi outfit inspired by the film "Dune." pic.twitter.com/YDozFs0gJO
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) September 14, 2021
5. Kendall Jenner in Givenchy
.@kendalljenner wore a Givenchy Haute Couture custom made outfit designed by Matthew M. Williams to the 2021 #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/pHiB1kf9EG
— Givenchy (@givenchy) September 14, 2021
Addison Rae and Olivia Rodrigo make their Met Ball debuts alongside Gala veterans @JLo and Kendall Jenner #MetGala pic.twitter.com/E5CZFkMme6
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) September 14, 2021
6. Lil Nas X in Versace
.@lilnasx reveals a shimmering bodysuit under a Versace suit of gold armor at the #MetGala red carpet https://t.co/uTICD2fezX pic.twitter.com/Xo3zW65hRn
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 14, 2021
7. Simone Biles in Area with Athleta
Always the brightest shining star ✨ The GOAT @simone_biles sparkles on the #MetGala red carpet. #MetInAmerica pic.twitter.com/H0fSKPJZ04
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) September 14, 2021
Simone Biles is glimmering on the #MetGala red carpet. https://t.co/vaX97iQM2B pic.twitter.com/OSUQvMD3ko
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2021
8. Dan Levy in Loewe
.@DanJLevy arrives to the 2021 #MetGala wearing @LoeweOfficial https://t.co/dyNEnUPQKC pic.twitter.com/hnQIekUJYP
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) September 13, 2021
Dan Levy made a bold fashion statement at this year's Met Gala. 🌎 pic.twitter.com/3DAvPl2KUa
— People (@people) September 14, 2021
9. Billie Eilish in Oscar de la Renta
10. Frank Ocean in Prada and Homer
#FrankOcean wore #Prada while attending the #CostumeInstitute Gala that celebrated the opening of the exhibition "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" at the @metmuseum.
— PRADA (@Prada) September 14, 2021
Stylist: Bruno Dicorcia#MetGala #MetInAmerica #PradaPeople pic.twitter.com/9BNmYClWrd
Meet Frank Ocean's green baby. pic.twitter.com/ikbsIuOnKW
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) September 14, 2021
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