2021 Met Gala "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion"

The Met Gala is typically held on the first Monday in May, but this year, the event was postponed due to COVID-19 and fell right in the middle of fashion month—meaning the stakes for stellar style on the red carpet were especially high. On Monday, September 13, fashion’s biggest night was held at its usual location: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The gala was in celebration of the Costume Institute’s newest exhibition, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which opened to the public in the Anna Wintour Costume Center a few days later on September 18. 

On the red carpet, the celebrity guests embodied the theme of American style, from flashy, star-spangled ensembles, to more discreet nods to Americana motifs. The Met Gala’s red carpet has a history of creating memorable outfits—remember Rihanna’s high-fashion Margiela pope look from 2018?—and this year was no different. 

As for who was on the guest list last night? Co-chairs this year included Billie Eilish, Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gorman, but there were plenty of other Hollywood A-listers walking the famous Met steps. See stunning Met gala red carpet looks from Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Simone Biles and more of your favorites, exclusively in Polo Lifestyles.