Met Gala 2021: A look at the stars' red carpet outfits

Keke Palmer rocks a shimmering form-hugging black gown.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur)

Timothée Chalamet arrives on guard to the 2021 Met Gala.  (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Democratic New York City Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney makes a statement for women's rights and equality. (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Leon Bridges proves casual and stylish.  (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Honorary chair Tom Ford rocks a classic black tux.  (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Bee Carrozzini glows in a teal ballgown.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur)

Honorary chair Adam Mosseri displayed a creative diamond-print look over a white suit.  (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour dons a flowing floral print dress.  (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Emma Chamberlain shows a touch of skin on the carpet.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur)

Yara Shahidi looks regal in a flowing champagne gown with gold train.  (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Co-chair Billie Eilish waves to the crowd as attendants fluff her dress. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Saweetie is seen in a red sequin dress with a high thigh slit.   (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Ella Emhoff and Julia Garner are seen in contrasting red and silver sheer ennsembles. (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Dan Levy appears in a fantastical getup with puffy shoulders. (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

David Byrne rocks a sharp light blue double-breasted suit with white collar accents and buttons. (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Co-chair Amanda Gorman dons a see-through purple dress with long train to follow. (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Brooklyn Beckham and  Nicola Peltz go classic in a flowing sheer ball gown and sharp black suit. (Photo by Arturo Holmes)

Co-chair Naomi Osaka made sure her look and hair were on point. ((Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Billie Eilish's brother and music collaborator Finneas O’Connell adds a pop of color in a bright red ensemble. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Adrienne Warren appears in a regal white gown with a high thigh slit. (Photo by Dimitrios)

Channing Tatum keeps it classic in a clean black tux. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Lil Nas X started the carpet in a golden robe before revealing a golden robot look. ((Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Lil Nas X appears in one of three separate red carpet looks. ((Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Lil Nas X in a black and gold bodysuit. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley attend The 2021 Met Gala. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Serena Williams ruffles her feathers in a pink-to-black gradient cape over a shimmering silver bodysuit. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Frank Ocean brought a jolly green friend to the Met Gala. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Megan Rapinoe donned her best Team USA look. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Donatella Versace made a statement with her classic white dress with flowing ruffles. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Lorde struck a tall pose on the steps of the Met Gala. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Maluma hit the Met Gala carpet in a "Thriller"-style red leather suit. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Pete Davidson rocked a sophisticated white coat affixed over a full-length black skirt. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Rachel Zegler is seen in a artsy bronze-colored gown with colorful accents. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Cynthia Erivo showed her midriff in a form-hugging white dress. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Irina Shayk turned heads in a colorful sheer gown with a flowing train. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Taraji P. Henson displayed a fierce black and silver look. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon showed off her curves in a pink sequin gown. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Nikkie de Jager wowed fans and attendees in a teal dress with palatable floral accents. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Karlie Kloss and Wes Gordon  (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kim Petras is seen horsing around on the Met Gala red carpet. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Madison Beer appears elegant in a dark green gown with a long train. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Ben Platt went old-school in 1970s-style bellbottoms and wide color jacket combination. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie brighten up the carpet in a yellow and white dress and suit combination. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Elliot Page is seen in a traditional black suit. ((Photo by Jeff Kravitz)

Debbie Harry shows her pride for America in a flag ensemble. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Megan Thee Stallion rocks the carpet in a curvy ruffled dress. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Kaia Gerber hits the carpet in a black ball gown. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Iman displays a show-stopping golden getup. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Jennifer Hudson is seen in a stunning red gown complete with a flowing cape and train. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Jordan Roth is seen in a custom creation complete with a flowing train. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Storm Reid rocks a pink, black and red dress with rising thigh slit and feathers. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Valentina Sampaio sets the scene at the Met Gala. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kim Kardashian channels estranged husband Kanye West in a 'faceless' Met Gala look. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Jennifer Lopez goes with the cowboy hat and Western look in a flowing brown gown with a high-thigh slit and an elegant train. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Lupita Nyong'o stuns in a shimmering graphite ball gown. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Justin Beiber and Hailey Bieber put a modern twist on the classic black suit and dress combination. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Kacey Musgraves struck a strong pose in a two-tone look with a black top and flowing silver dress with a high slit.   (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend The 2021 Met Gala in contrasting white and black looks with Keys displaying elegant style with a long train. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Gabrielle Union displays unique style in a silver gown. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Sienna Miller dons a champagne-colored gown with a long train. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Mindy Kaling wore an elegant plum ball gown. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Sisters Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey donned sultry pink and white looks. ((Photo by Mike Coppola)

Ciara attends paid tribute to husband Russell Wilson in a Seattle Seahawk-inspired color-shifting gown. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Megan Fox made a huge statement in a flowing red gown just hours after going viral at the VMAs in a naked sheer dress. ((Photo by Theo Wargo)

Mary J. Blige turned heads in a champagne sequin dress with revealing thigh slit. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kris Jenner, right, and Corey Gamble appear stylish in matching all-black suit combinations. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Indya Moore shows both legs in sheer hosiery with black ruffled cape.  (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Natalia Bryant shows flickers of light in a custom multi-colored shimmering dress. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Joan Smalls graces the carpet in a svelte white gown. ((Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Paloma Elsesser shaped her style in a flowing red gown. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Lily Aldridge strikes a simple, yet effective pose. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Normani dons a abundant yellow dress. ((Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Carey Mulligan appeared in a  pink dress. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Whoopi Goldberg dons a layered purple dress with ruffles and teal accents. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

 Hunter Schafer displays creativity with a silver two-piece getup complete with a  stylish mask. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Emily Ratajkowski stopped the presses when she arrived in a stunning red sheer gown with a flowing train. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Lily-Rose Depp shows her stomach and a pop of style in a shimmering pink ensemble with black accents. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Margaret Qualley proved modest in a flowy white dress a boots. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Zoë Kravitz bares all in a nearly-nude silver sequin see-through dress. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kristen Stewart 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. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Tessa Thompson shows out on the Met Gala red carpet. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kehlani displayed a style all her own in a futuristic silver  pantsuit. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Lewis Hamilton rocks a chic suit with gold and white accents. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Cara Delevingne makes a statement in white coveralls. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Kate Hudson takes it back in style with a fuzzy pink shawl and pants combination. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

Lili Reinhart in a pink floral-accented ensemble. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Regina King poses in a  gold-lined over-the-shoulder cape and dress combination. (Photo by Mike Coppola)

Kid Cudi attends The 2021 Met Gala in a streetwear look. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Vittoria Ceretti in a shimmering simplistic golden gown. (Photo by Theo Wargo)

Winnie Harlow rocks a sheer black and white flowing skeleton-style gown. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Shawn Mendes and  Camila Cabello each show their midriffs in contrasting black and purple looks. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Kendall Jenner owns the camera in a sheer see-through ball gown while  attendants tend to her train. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Gigi Hadid strikes a power posse in a white dress with black gloves. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky rock contrasting colorful hues with simple all-black coat and beanie looks. ((Photo by Theo Wargo)