The most-awaited return of the Met Gala has finally arrived. On September 13, Monday (U.S. time), famous celebrities and personalities stepped out to slay on the red carpet of fashion's biggest night out.
The Met Gala makes up for lost time with a two-part exhibition, which celebrates the evolution of American fashion.
The opening gala for the first exhibition, which will formally open on September 18, has the theme America: A Lexicon of Fashion.
The red-carpet event was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with safety protocols in place. In fact, COVID-19 vaccination was required among the attendees.
The dress code for the glamorous event is American Independence, and celebrities and fashion designers showcased their interesting take of the gala's theme on the red carpet.
See some of the eye-catching 2021 Met Gala red carpet looks, from the most outrageous to the most fabulous, in the gallery below.
Kim Kardashain stuns in her head-to-toe black Balenciaga ensemble that includes a full-face cover. She also rocked floor-length hair in a ponytail.
BLACKPINK's Rose goes for a chic Saint Laurent look for her first-ever Met Gala. She was joined by Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello on the carpet.
Gigi Hadid is ravishing in a monochrome Prada gown with thigh-high slit.
Justin Bieber looks dapper in his black tuxedo by La Maison Drew, an extension of his Drew House fashion label. His wife, Hailey Bieber, on the other hand, dons a black Saint Laurent gown with structured and embellished plunging neckline.
Kendall Jenner sizzles in a see-through Givenchy creation, which is actually a modern take on one of Audrey Hepburn's iconic looks in the film 'My Fair Lady.'
Kit Harington looks sharp in his custom Saint Laurent suit, while his wife, Rose Leslie, shines in a canary yellow Oscar de la Renta ball gown.
Jennifer Lopez slays in her Western-inspired Ralph Lauren look.
Lil Nas X steals the show with a three-layer LGBTQIA+ themed look by Versace. The first layer is a dramatic gold cape that symbolizes concealing one's true self.
The second layer of Lil Nas X's outfit is a gold Medusa-adorned armor that symbolizes protection from the prejudices that a black, queer person faces, while the third layer is an embellished skin-tight bodysuit that represents living life as one's true self.
Emily Blunt looks gorgeous in her modern take on actress Hedy Lamarr's iconic look in the 1941 film 'Ziegfeld Girl.'
Taylor Hill resembles the Statue of Liberty in her seafoam cut-out dress.
Karlie Kloss is blooming in her rose-inspired Carolina Herrera dress. The rose is America's national flower.
Lorde is a standout in her custom outfit designed by Bode.
Lupita Nyong'o is the stunning denim queen in Versace.
Timothee Chalamet, who's also one of the Gen Z and millennial co-chairs, rocked a stylish look that consists of a white Rick Owens Online pants, Haider Ackerman jacket, and white converse shoes.
Billie Eilish looks fabulous in her Old Hollywood glamour-inspired look by Oscar de la Renta.
Amanda Gorman glows in her blue Vera Wang dress, which is actually a reimagined Statue of Liberty look.
Naomi Osaka pays homage to her Haitian and Japanese roots in her custom Louis Vuitton outfit.
Megan Fox, who wowed in sheer dress yesterday at the 2021 MTV VMAS, slays again in a red, hot look by Dundas, inspired by a dress she saw in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
ASAP Rocky dons an ERL spring 2022 creation by Russell Linnetz, while Rihanna is clad in Balenciaga by Demna Gvasalia.
Ayesha Curry looks lovely in her diamond-embellished Atelier Versace dress, while Steph Curry dons a jewel-adorned navy blue blazer.
Camilla Cabello looks every inch a señorita in her purple glittery Michael Kors ensemble.
Shawn Mendes goes all-out rock star glam with his all-black leather Michael Kors look.
Lili Reinhart is absolutely pretty in pink. Her gown by Christian Siriano had 50 flowers to represent the 50 states of the United States.
Cara Delevingne makes a powerful feminist statement in her white bib-style Dior top.
Maluma gives hot vampire cowboy vibes in his red outfit by Donatella Versace.
Donatella Versace walks the red carpet with Maluma in a gorgeous white Versace dress.
Kristen Stewart rocks an edgy Chanel look inspired by pinup girls.
'The Eternals' actress Gemma Chan gives a nod to the first Chinese-American Hollywood film star, Anna May Wong, in her Prabal Gurung dress.
Supermodel Iman glows in her jaw-dropping brocade jumpsuit paired with a tiered overskirt with feathers, and completed by a stunning headpiece by Harris Reed.
Normani is definitely the belle of the ball in her bright yellow Valentino ball gown.
Pete Davidson rocks a black Thom Browne dress and blazer. His look is reportedly a nod to his late father who lost his life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Singer Grimes, who's also Elon Musk's partner, turns heads in her sci-fi warrior look inspired by the movie 'Dune.'
Channing Tatum looks dashing in a Versace suit.
Channing Tatum's rumored girlfriend, actress Zoe Kravitz sizzles in a silver see-through Saint Laurent dress.
Fil-Am rapper Saweetie dons a Christian Cowan dress with 10 million crystals. She also pays homage to both her black and Filipino roots through the flags draping behind her.
Tessa Thompson looks gorgeous in a red and black Iris Van Herpen minidress.
Kaia Gerber channels Bianca Jagger in her Oscar de la Renta ball gown.
Newly engaged Kate Hudson looks beautiful in a pink Michael Kors dress.
U.S. Representative for New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, makes a strong political statement in her white gown by Brother Vellies that had “Tax the Rich” splashed across the back.