MET GALA 2021: The Iconic Red Carpet Fashion Moments

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Saweetie - Saweetie made her debut Met Gala appearance in true icy girl fashion. Her body was covered in stones as she glistened in a custom Christian Cowan dress. The dress showcased the Black American and Filipino flags on a split train, representing both of Saweetie’s cultures.  Getty Images

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Saweetie - Saweetie made her debut Met Gala appearance in true icy girl fashion. Her body was covered in stones as she glistened in a custom Christian Cowan dress. The dress showcased the Black American and Filipino flags on a split train, representing both of Saweetie’s cultures.  Getty Images

Yara Shahidi - Yara Shahidi dazzled the carpet in a custom embellished Dior dress with gloves and braided hair headdress inspired by world renowned dancer and singer Josephine Baker.  Getty Images

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Yara Shahidi - Yara Shahidi dazzled the carpet in a custom embellished Dior dress with gloves and braided hair headdress inspired by world renowned dancer and singer Josephine Baker.  Getty Images

Keke Palmer  - Met Gala host Keke Palmer channeled Diana Ross with a 70s glamour inspired look. She shined in Sergio Hudson’s FW21 RTW high neck backless gown.  Getty Images

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Keke Palmer  - Met Gala host Keke Palmer channeled Diana Ross with a 70s glamour inspired look. She shined in Sergio Hudson’s FW21 RTW high neck backless gown.  Getty Images

Storm Reid  - Storm Reid referenced the queen of the Met Gala, Rihanna, in a maroon and pink feathered ball gown. Additionally she gave us a reveal of black sequin shorts that we definitely weren't expecting, but who doesn’t love a reveal? 

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Storm Reid  - Storm Reid referenced the queen of the Met Gala, Rihanna, in a maroon and pink feathered ball gown. Additionally she gave us a reveal of black sequin shorts that we definitely weren't expecting, but who doesn’t love a reveal? 

Amanda Gorman - Poet Amanda Gorman leaned into the spirit of the Statue of Liberty in a flowing royal blue embellished with stones, a glimmering crown and a fashionable book that pulls from a poem on the base of Lady Liberty.  Getty Images

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Amanda Gorman - Poet Amanda Gorman leaned into the spirit of the Statue of Liberty in a flowing royal blue embellished with stones, a glimmering crown and a fashionable book that pulls from a poem on the base of Lady Liberty.  Getty Images

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Iman - A true goddess! Iconic fashion model Iman graced the red carpet with her presence as a golden ray of light. She wore a four tier dress and cosmic headdress to match designed by Harris Reed.  Getty Images

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Iman - A true goddess! Iconic fashion model Iman graced the red carpet with her presence as a golden ray of light. She wore a four tier dress and cosmic headdress to match designed by Harris Reed.  Getty Images

Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson channeled Diana Ross in a 70s and 80s disco glam inspired Moschino look by Jeremy Scott. The black off the shoulder jumpsuit was completely embellished with stones, pearls and lots of sequins. Taraji truly brought Hollywood glamour to life!  Getty Images

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Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson channeled Diana Ross in a 70s and 80s disco glam inspired Moschino look by Jeremy Scott. The black off the shoulder jumpsuit was completely embellished with stones, pearls and lots of sequins. Taraji truly brought Hollywood glamour to life!  Getty Images

Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson donned a classic red mermaid dress with a voluminous fishtail bottom. The “Aretha” actress also wore a drama filled overcoat as she celebrated her 40th birthday.  Getty Images

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Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson donned a classic red mermaid dress with a voluminous fishtail bottom. The “Aretha” actress also wore a drama filled overcoat as she celebrated her 40th birthday.  Getty Images

Chance The Rapper and his wife Kirsten - Chance The Rapper and his wife Kirsten graced the red carpet in complementing custom Ralph Lauren looks. Chance wore a patchwork blazer and trousers with his signature 3 hat and his wife wore a floor length black gown with stone encrusted gold laces on the back.  Getty Images

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Chance The Rapper and his wife Kirsten - Chance The Rapper and his wife Kirsten graced the red carpet in complementing custom Ralph Lauren looks. Chance wore a patchwork blazer and trousers with his signature 3 hat and his wife wore a floor length black gown with stone encrusted gold laces on the back.  Getty Images

Nia Dennis - Nia Dennis previously went viral for her Beyonce influenced floor routines and it’s bound to happen again. The dynamic gymnast brought her talents to the infamous Met Gala stps wearing a royal blue Stella McCartney jumpsuit.  Getty Images

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Nia Dennis - Nia Dennis previously went viral for her Beyonce influenced floor routines and it’s bound to happen again. The dynamic gymnast brought her talents to the infamous Met Gala stps wearing a royal blue Stella McCartney jumpsuit.  Getty Images

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Leon Bridges - Leon Bridges embodies his Texas roots in full on cowboy get up. He wore a blue suede fringe jacket, black embellished trousers and a cowboy hat from Bode and Cartier. 

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Leon Bridges - Leon Bridges embodies his Texas roots in full on cowboy get up. He wore a blue suede fringe jacket, black embellished trousers and a cowboy hat from Bode and Cartier. 

Jerry Lorenzo - The Fear of God designer took to the carpet for his first Met Gala appearance in a muted Earth tone blazer and sweatpants, a look and palette very true to his brand.  Getty Images

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Jerry Lorenzo - The Fear of God designer took to the carpet for his first Met Gala appearance in a muted Earth tone blazer and sweatpants, a look and palette very true to his brand.  Getty Images

Megan Thee Stallion - Megan Monroe is here! The Hot Girl Coach served a bombshell look in a high split pink gown with tulle, stone covered heels and a small white purse, all designed by Coach.  Getty Images

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Megan Thee Stallion - Megan Monroe is here! The Hot Girl Coach served a bombshell look in a high split pink gown with tulle, stone covered heels and a small white purse, all designed by Coach.  Getty Images

Gabrielle Union-Wade - Gabrielle Union wore a dress inspired by change and it truly spoke to it at every turn. The dress designed by Iris Van Herpen featured circular discs that created very abstract shapes around the cusp of her arms and the bottom of the dress.   Getty Images

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Gabrielle Union-Wade - Gabrielle Union wore a dress inspired by change and it truly spoke to it at every turn. The dress designed by Iris Van Herpen featured circular discs that created very abstract shapes around the cusp of her arms and the bottom of the dress.   Getty Images

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Russell Westbrook - Stars shining, stars aligning is right! Laker, Russell Westbrook, who is known for pushing the envelope in NBA fashion, looked clean in all blue everything— down to the jewelry and hair. He wore a Ralph Lauren navy blue suit and a head full of stars.  (Getty Images)

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Russell Westbrook - Stars shining, stars aligning is right! Laker, Russell Westbrook, who is known for pushing the envelope in NBA fashion, looked clean in all blue everything— down to the jewelry and hair. He wore a Ralph Lauren navy blue suit and a head full of stars.  (Getty Images)

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Amandla Stenberg - Amandla Stenberg had a message for American fashion--Black and queer people are respnsible for it all. “The Hate U Give” actress wore a Thom Browne suit with hip cutouts, influenced by gender fluidity and ballroom. And we can’t forget her durag completely made out of braids.  (Photo: Getty Images)

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Amandla Stenberg - Amandla Stenberg had a message for American fashion--Black and queer people are respnsible for it all. “The Hate U Give” actress wore a Thom Browne suit with hip cutouts, influenced by gender fluidity and ballroom. And we can’t forget her durag completely made out of braids.  (Photo: Getty Images)

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Normani - Coming off of high energy VMAs performance of her new track, the  “Wild Side” singer wore a voluminous chartreuse ball gown designed by Valentino. 

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Normani - Coming off of high energy VMAs performance of her new track, the  “Wild Side” singer wore a voluminous chartreuse ball gown designed by Valentino. 

Tracee Ellis Ross - Tracee Ellis Ross is always a showstopper! She paid homage to Mahogany and Grace Jones with a striking blue silk trench coat by Balenciaga, Tiffany’s jewelry and blunt bob.  Getty Images

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Tracee Ellis Ross - Tracee Ellis Ross is always a showstopper! She paid homage to Mahogany and Grace Jones with a striking blue silk trench coat by Balenciaga, Tiffany’s jewelry and blunt bob.  Getty Images

Ciara - Ciara still didn’t give us the prayer, but she definitely showed up and showed out while wearing her husband Russell Wilson’s jersey number “3”. She wore a bright green sequined gown by Peter Dundas, inspired by Geoffrey Beene’s football jersey dresses, while representing her husband’s beloved Seahawks team. To top it off she flexed Wilson’s superbowl ring.   Ciara

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Ciara - Ciara still didn’t give us the prayer, but she definitely showed up and showed out while wearing her husband Russell Wilson’s jersey number “3”. She wore a bright green sequined gown by Peter Dundas, inspired by Geoffrey Beene’s football jersey dresses, while representing her husband’s beloved Seahawks team. To top it off she flexed Wilson’s superbowl ring.   Ciara

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige can do no wrong, ever! The Queen of Hip Hop Soul wore a glistening gold embellished gown with a plunging v neckline by Peter Dundas.   (Photo: Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige can do no wrong, ever! The Queen of Hip Hop Soul wore a glistening gold embellished gown with a plunging v neckline by Peter Dundas.   (Photo: Getty Images)