Met Gala 2021: See standout looks from Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Lil Nas X and more

This year's Met Gala theme is "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."

September 13, 2021, 10:50 PM

Met Gala Monday is finally here again.

After being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one of fashion's biggest nights is back.

This year's event was centered around the theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."

"We called the dress code this time — American independence. And we really want people to have fun and enjoy dressing up again," Vogue editor-in-chief and Met Gala honorary chair Anna Wintour told "Good Morning America's" co-anchor, Robin Roberts.

Co-chairing with Wintour is a panel of iconic Gen Z and millennial notables including Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman.

With COVID-19 protocols in place, some of today's biggest stars have gathered in the Big Apple -- all in the name of fashion.

Ahead, see some of the most standout looks of the night, and be sure to check back often for more.

Billie Eilish

PHOTO: Billie Eilish attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Billie Eilish attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The Grammy award-winning singer channeled Marilyn Monroe and old Hollywood glamour in an extravagant tulle Oscar de la Renta look paired with Cartier jewels.

Ciara

PHOTO: Ciara attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Ciara attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The "Level Up" singer "one, two stepped" onto the Met Gala carpet wearing a vibrant sequined green football-inspired Dundas dress inspired by husband Russell Wilson's Seattle Seahawks jersey. She also rocked Wilson's Super Bowl ring.

Kendall Jenner

PHOTO: Kendall Jenner attends the 2021 Met Gala celebrating "In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art," Sept. 13, 2021, in New York City.
Kendall Jenner attends the 2021 Met Gala celebrating "In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art," Sept. 13, 2021, in New York City.
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Jenner dazzled in a sheer, crystal-adorned Givenchy gown and bodysuit.

Rihanna

PHOTO: Rihanna attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York City.
Rihanna attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York City.
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Rihanna closed down the Met Gala carpet in an oversized Balenciaga overcoat, chic beanie and jewels.

Megan Fox

PHOTO: Megan Fox attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Megan Fox attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Fox sizzled in a shiny red Dundas gown that featured gorgeous beading, cutouts and a high leg slit.

Megan Rapinoe

PHOTO: Megan Rapinoe attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Megan Rapinoe attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The star athlete wore an American-themed red suit along with a blue blouse that featured white stars by Sergio Hudson.

Lorde

PHOTO: Lorde attends the Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, Arrivals, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 13, 2021.
Lorde attends the Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, Arrivals, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 13, 2021.
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The singer posed in a regal-like open cardigan and matching skirt by Bode and finished off her look with a jeweled crown.

Taraji P. Henson

PHOTO: Taraji P. Henson attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Taraji P. Henson attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Styled by Jason Bolden, Henson gave fans a dazzling Moschino moment to remember.

Megan Thee Stallion

PHOTO: Megan Thee Stallion attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Megan Thee Stallion attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The "Savage" rapper wowed in a dreamy Coach mermaid-style dress.

Debbie Harry

PHOTO: Debbie Harry attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Debbie Harry attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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In line with this year's theme, Debbie Harry wore a custom Zac Posen look that included a striped red and white skirt and denim top.

Kate Hudson

PHOTO: Kate Hudson attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, New York.
Kate Hudson attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, New York.
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The actress was pretty in pink wearing a bralette, skirt and feathered cape by Michael Kors.

Gigi Hadid

PHOTO: Gigi Hadid attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Gigi Hadid attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The supermodel and new mother debuted a red updo which contrasted perfectly with her white and black Prada gown.

Emily Blunt

PHOTO: Emily Blunt attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Emily Blunt attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Blunt wore an angelic Miu Miu ensemble that was bright and beautiful.

Kim Kardashian

PHOTO: Kim Kardashian attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Kim Kardashian attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The reality star and businesswoman appeared faceless in a head-to-toe black Balenciaga look.

Simone Biles

PHOTO: Simone Biles attends the Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, Arrivals, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, Sept. 13, 2021.
Simone Biles attends the Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, Arrivals, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, Sept. 13, 2021.
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The star gymnast shined in a shimmering, 88-pound gown by Area.

Jennifer Lopez

PHOTO: Jennifer Lopez attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Jennifer Lopez attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The singer and actress went with a Western-style ensemble crafted by Ralph Lauren.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

PHOTO: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and designer Aurora James attend The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and designer Aurora James attend The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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AOC wore a statement-making white and red look by Brother Vellies that read "tax the rich."

Tracee Ellis Ross

PHOTO: Tracee Ellis Ross attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Tracee Ellis Ross attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The "Blackish" star wore a luxurious blue gown from Balenciaga's fall/winter 2021 couture collection.

Serena Williams

PHOTO: Serena Williams attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Serena Williams attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The tennis star wore a stunning lace bodysuit and feathered cape by Gucci.

Lil' Nas X

PHOTO: Lil Nax X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Lil Nax X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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PHOTO: Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The rapper dazzled in an amazing gilded Versace cape and jumpsuit.

Iman

PHOTO: Iman attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Iman attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The legendary model glowed in an extraordinary Harris Reed x Dolce & Gabbana.

Yara Shahidi

PHOTO: Yara Shahidi attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Yara Shahidi attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Inspired by the late iconic entertainer Josephine Baker, Shahidi posed for the cameras wearing an elegant Christian Dior look.

Naomi Osaka

PHOTO: Naomi Osaka attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Naomi Osaka attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Osaka was amazing in a lovely Louis Vuitton look coupled with rouge eyeshadow and lipstick.

Jennifer Hudson

PHOTO: Jennifer Hudson attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Jennifer Hudson attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Hudson dominated attention in a fiery red look by AZ Factory.

Ilana Glazer

PHOTO: Ilana Glazer attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Ilana Glazer attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The "Broad City" star, who is also co-hosting Vogue's first livestream for the Met Gala, wore a gorgeous printed Aliétte gown that featured fabulous frilly feathered sleeves.

Keke Palmer

PHOTO: Keke Palmer attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Keke Palmer attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The actress and co-host of Vogue's livestream for the event shined in a dazzling floor-length Sergio Hudson gown and beautiful, voluminous hair.

Anna Wintour

PHOTO: Anna Wintour attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Anna Wintour attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Vogue's editor-in-chief wore a printed dress full of vibrant flowers by Oscar de la Renta.

Carolyn B. Maloney

PHOTO: Carolyn Maloney attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Carolyn Maloney attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney turned heads in a statement-making dress that called for "Equal Rights for Women."

Timothée Chalamet

PHOTO: Timothee Chalamet attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Timothee Chalamet attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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The actor sported a white Haider Ackermann suit, long socks and Converse Chuck Taylors.

Amanda Gorman

PHOTO: Amanda Gorman attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Amanda Gorman attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Gorman was stunning in a mesmerizing blue Vera Wang gown with a sparkling sheer train.

Dan Levy

PHOTO: Dan Levy attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Dan Levy attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Levy posed in a globe-like inspired look by Loewe.

Ella Emhoff

PHOTO: Ella Emhoff attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
Ella Emhoff attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York.
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Model Ella Emhoff was ravishing in an Adidas by Stella McCartney look.