The guest list was limited because of safety protocols but many popular actors, singers, athletes, and red-carpet pros attended the glitzy event.
Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman, and movie star Naomi Osaka were the event’s co-chairs, while designer and filmmaker Tom Ford, Instagram head Adam Mosseri and Anna Wintour held the title of honorary chairs.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ dress at her first Met Gala appearance was a suffragette white gown, with tuxedo detailing more typically seen in menswear. But when she turned around, it had the message: “Tax the Rich” printed in bold, red typeface across the entire back bodice. The dress was designed by creative director Aurora James of Brother Vellis.
Lupita Nyong’o showed up wearing a full denim dress with her hair masterfully styled on top of her head in a manner that showed off her natural texture at every angle.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were also present. Wearing Ralph Lauren, Lopez’ outfit was also an exercise in remembrance, with a plunging neckline that harked back to her Versace Oscars and a matching cowboy hat.
American rapper Lil Nas X debuted at the Met Gala dressed in all gold by Versace. The rapper arrived draped in a regal velvet cape. He threw this off to reveal a reflective suit of armor beneath. Then, unclasped that to show off his final look: a crystal-studded catsuit. Lil Nas X told reporters on the carpet that the drawn-out show was symbolic of his “coming out of his shell” over the past year.
Frank Ocean was accompanied by a ghoulish robotic baby whose head appeared to move on its own accord, meeting photographers with a steely, horrifying gaze. Decked out in a printed onesie, the infant, whose name is Cody, matched its father’s freshly dyed buzzcut.
Kim Kardashian wore an all-black, fetish-inspired outfit with her face fully covered. Her Met Gala gown was designed by Kanye West himself.
The invitation listed the dress code as “American independence.”
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