2021 Met Gala: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion Best Looks Ranked
This year’s Met Gala theme is “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” and everyone in attendance of fashion night’s out, AKA Rihanna’s night showed off their interpretation of what “In…
Iman attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City.
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThis year's Met Gala theme is “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” and everyone in attendance of fashion night's out, AKA Rihanna's night showed off their interpretation of what "In America" means to them. From transforming outfits, to Old Hollywood reimagined, to a melting pot of what America is today, the potential is endless. Below, we have chosen our top 50 looks of the night, ranking our favorites.
50. Julia Garner
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesJulia Garner looking like a star, quite literally shimmering from head to toe.
49. Ella Emhoff
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesElla Emhoff making street fashion Met Gala worthy in this red ensemble.
48. Taraji P. Henson
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesTaraji P. Henson looks like a classic beauty in this sparkly black number, with white crystal accents.
47. Maisie Williams
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesMaisie Williams is almost unrecognizable with shaved eyebrows, an ornate hairdo, and avante-garde look.
46. Timothée Chalamet
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesCo-chair Timothée Chalamet surprisingly makes this satin tux look work with white socks and Converses.
45. Megan Rapinoe
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesWe are loving Megan Rapinoe's bold statement: In Gay We Trust and playing up on American colors.
44. Adam Mosseri and Monica Mosseri
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesHonorary chair Adam Mosseri and Monica Mosseri nailed their refreshing wearable art looks!
43. Ben Platt
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesBen Platt is giving us glam cowboy in this bright denim look, featuring a flared leg and platform boots.
42. Virgil Abloh
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesVirgil Abloh thinking outside of the box, giving us high-fashion sheep with his headpiece.
41. Evan MocK
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesEvan Mock with a bold S&M mask, hardware incorporated suit jacket, and shorts!
40. Jennifer Hudson
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesJennifer Hudson giving us Aretha Franklin, celebrates her 40th birthday in a big way at the Met.
39. Amy Fine Collins
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesAmy Fine Collins is giving us Cruella De Vil vibes with this ensemble, even accessorizing with a pooch purse!
38. Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesWe love a coordinate couple and Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry look stunning with gilded accents.
37. Keke Palmer
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesKeke Palmer shined as host of the Teen Vogue livestream coverage of the event.
36. Dev Hynes
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesDev Hynes is giving the best representation of what we love to see on men this coming Fall and Winter season.
35. Taika Waititi and Rita Ora
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe gorgeous couple look amazing, with Taika donning a black silk suit, while Rita shined in her glam two-piece outfit.
34. Tracee Ellis Ross
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesTracee Ellis Ross' hair had an indigo hue in the light, matching her ensemble.
33. Maluma
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesMaluma said his farm upbringing inspired his red leather cowboy outfit.
32. Chloe Bailey
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesComing off from her VMAs performance high, Chloe Bailey stuns in this all white look.
31. Emily Blunt
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesEmily Blunt looks like a princess with her star tiara.
30. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a bold message painted in red on the back of her dress: TAX THE RICH.
29. Gigi Hadid
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesGigi Hadid plays up Old Hollywood in a new way, with leather gloves.
28. Mary J Blige
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesMary J Blige is a walking bar of gold, as she should be.
27. Ciara
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesCiara incorporates her husband's number in this sparkling lime jersey dress.
26. Valentina Sampaio
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesValentina Sampaio is showing off major phoenix energy with the movement in her outfit.
25. Amanda Gorman
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesCo-chair Amanda Gorman invoking Lady Liberty, with a book in hand which reads, ""Give Us Your Tired" -- a nod to the poem that appears on the foot of the Statue of Liberty.
24. Carolyn Maloney
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesFollowing Texas' recent bill, Carolyn Maloney proudly represents women.
23. Lil Nas X -- Part 1
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesShowing up as a king, Lil Nas X's first part of his three-part Met Gala look is a gigantic golden cape that only he could pull off.
22. Billie Eilish
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesCo-chair Billie Eilish redeemed her VMA look by showing up as glam as they come, compared to Marilyn Monroe. She said the holiday Barbies she wanted as a child inspired this look.
21. Winnie Harlow
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesWinnie Harlow's dress is giving us movement with this ensemble!
20. Saweetie
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesSaweetie looks flawless in this sexy yet elegant multi-color dress.
19. Frank Ocean
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesWe rarely see Frank Ocean at events, but when we do, oh does he slay -- and make us ponder why the heck he's got a baby in his arms? The green animatronic babe was his nod to film. Not to mention, it matches his lime green buzz.
18. Yara Shahidi
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesYara Shahidi looks like a princess and goddess all wrapped in to one.
17. Lourdes Leon
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesWhat else but stunning would we expect from Madonna's daughter, Lourdes Leon? The belly button ring and criss-cross belt is giving us glam belly dancer.
16. Naomi Osaka
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesCo-chair Naomi Osaka melds together her heritages of Haitian and Japanese and gave us this amazingly fierce look. Her hair is art!
15. Lorde
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThough we're not exactly sure how this fits in to the In America theme, Lorde looks stunning, with a bare chest and beach queen headpiece.
14. Pete Davidson
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWe love a man in a dress and Pete Davidson topping it off with a long white blazer with black trim and boots is a punk's dream.
13. Barbie Ferreira
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesBarbie Ferreira adorned in all pearls and shaved brows is the high fashion we've been craving from an event like this.
12. Megan Fox
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThough not as mind-blowing as her VMA look, Megan Fox is still dropping jaws at the Met Gala and has one strong message: "A woman who is intelligent and knows how to weaponize her own beauty, there’s nothing more dangerous than that.”
11. Cynthia Erivo
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesCynthia Erivo's use of accessories and attention to detail didn't go unnoticed.
10. Helen Lasichanh and Pharrell Williams
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesMatching in all black leather suits, we are loving Helen Lasichanh and Pharrell Williams' In America adaptation.
9. Lil Nas X -- Part 2
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesAmericans love superheroes, and Lil Nax X gave us just that after he unsheathed his king's robe.
8. Lil Nas X -- Part 3
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesFor his final look finale, Lil Nas X's final form of America is a very form-fitting zip-up tracksuit.
7. Gabrielle Union
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesGabrielle Union's hair and dress is a walking vision at this year's Met Gala.
6. Lupita Nyong'o
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWhen thinking of this year's theme, Lupita Nyong'o thought of America being the birth and popularity of denim.
5. Erykah Badu
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesErykah Badu let her accessories do the talking, with a gun-shaped bag and her face hidden within a mesh orb, taking her high-fashion interpretation of In America to an unmatched level.
4. Grimes
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesGrimes looks more intergalactic-meets-Lord of the Rings than American, but with the theme of In America, really anything goes.
3. Teyana Taylor
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesTeyana Taylor really knows how to serve body and fashion at the same time -- absolutely flawless.
2. Iman
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesIman is the center of our universe in this beautiful ensemble.
1. Zoë Kravitz
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesSince we haven't seen Rihanna's red carpet look, we have to give the #1 spot to Zoë Kravitz for this vision of perfection.
