Met Gala 2021: 10 trending red carpet looks from the star-studded event

NEW YORK — The Met Gala is known for elaborate red carpet looks, and this year’s event, dubbed “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” was no exception. Stars such as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Lil Nas X and Elliot Page stepped out in designer ensembles, taking the fashion world and social media by storm, according to Vogue and GQ.

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2021 MET Gala arrivals Valentina Sampaio attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini/Invision)

Here are 10 trending looks from Monday’s festivities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York:

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1. Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga

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Kim Kardashian, wearing Balenciaga at the #MetGala, turned heads by dressing entirely in black, with even her face covered in thick black fabric https://t.co/3gRYuFJUIR pic.twitter.com/21FEY84yB8
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 14, 2021

2. Rihanna in Balenciaga

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THE QUEEN IS HERE! RIHANNA AT THE #METGALA. https://t.co/jcwe9ggXV6 pic.twitter.com/7EapA1t3rE
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2021

3. Elliot Page in Balenciaga

Elliot Page hits the carpet in a Balenciaga tux and sneaks https://t.co/NmV3kZF9fX #MetGala pic.twitter.com/CJNeJbKXUE
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) September 13, 2021

Elliot Page arrives to the #MetGala. https://t.co/vaX97iQM2B pic.twitter.com/7i04ozxwRC
— Variety (@Variety) September 13, 2021

4. Grimes in Iris Van Herpen

Wouldn’t expect anything less than a SWORD from Grimes #MetGala https://t.co/NRlI0fN9wv pic.twitter.com/BVw2YiXptx
— The Cut (@TheCut) September 13, 2021

Grimes talks with Emma Chamberlain about her powerful sci-fi outfit inspired by the film "Dune." pic.twitter.com/YDozFs0gJO
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) September 14, 2021

5. Kendall Jenner in Givenchy

.@kendalljenner wore a Givenchy Haute Couture custom made outfit designed by Matthew M. Williams to the 2021 #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/pHiB1kf9EG
— Givenchy (@givenchy) September 14, 2021

Addison Rae and Olivia Rodrigo make their Met Ball debuts alongside Gala veterans @JLo and Kendall Jenner #MetGala pic.twitter.com/E5CZFkMme6
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) September 14, 2021

6. Lil Nas X in Versace

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.@lilnasx reveals a shimmering bodysuit under a Versace suit of gold armor at the #MetGala red carpet https://t.co/uTICD2fezX pic.twitter.com/Xo3zW65hRn
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 14, 2021

7. Simone Biles in Area with Athleta

Always the brightest shining star ✨ The GOAT @simone_biles sparkles on the #MetGala red carpet. #MetInAmerica pic.twitter.com/H0fSKPJZ04
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) September 14, 2021

Simone Biles is glimmering on the #MetGala red carpet. https://t.co/vaX97iQM2B pic.twitter.com/OSUQvMD3ko
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2021

8. Dan Levy in Loewe

.@DanJLevy arrives to the 2021 #MetGala wearing @LoeweOfficial https://t.co/dyNEnUPQKC pic.twitter.com/hnQIekUJYP
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) September 13, 2021

Dan Levy made a bold fashion statement at this year's Met Gala. 🌎 pic.twitter.com/3DAvPl2KUa
— People (@people) September 14, 2021

9. Billie Eilish in Oscar de la Renta

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10. Frank Ocean in Prada and Homer

#FrankOcean wore #Prada while attending the #CostumeInstitute Gala that celebrated the opening of the exhibition "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" at the @metmuseum.
Stylist: Bruno Dicorcia#MetGala #MetInAmerica #PradaPeople pic.twitter.com/9BNmYClWrd
— PRADA (@Prada) September 14, 2021

Meet Frank Ocean's green baby. pic.twitter.com/ikbsIuOnKW
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) September 14, 2021

>> Met Gala 2021: Watch gymnast Nia Dennis, marching band make grand entrance

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Photos: Gymnast Nia Dennis, marching band steal the show at Met Gala 2021 US gymnast Nia Dennis arrives for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021, in New York. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Met Gala 2021: 10 trending red carpet looks from the star-studded event

1. Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga

2. Rihanna in Balenciaga

3. Elliot Page in Balenciaga

4. Grimes in Iris Van Herpen

5. Kendall Jenner in Givenchy

6. Lil Nas X in Versace

7. Simone Biles in Area with Athleta

8. Dan Levy in Loewe

9. Billie Eilish in Oscar de la Renta

10. Frank Ocean in Prada and Homer

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Met Gala 2021: 10 trending red carpet looks from the star-studded event

1. Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga

2. Rihanna in Balenciaga

3. Elliot Page in Balenciaga

4. Grimes in Iris Van Herpen

5. Kendall Jenner in Givenchy

6. Lil Nas X in Versace

7. Simone Biles in Area with Athleta

8. Dan Levy in Loewe

9. Billie Eilish in Oscar de la Renta

10. Frank Ocean in Prada and Homer

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