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 There were show-stopping
outfits from rapper Lil Nas X, wearing a Versace
suit of gold armor and supermodel Iman in a
stunning feathered gold and beige headdress and
cage skirt as actors, singers, sports stars and
social media influencers embraced the theme of
"American Independence."
Kim Kardashian, wearing Balenciaga, turned heads
by dressing entirely in black, with even her
face covered in thick black fabric. Her
companion, a man wearing a blackout hoodie, was
initially thought to be her estranged husband
Kanye West, but Vogue.com said later it was
Balenciaga designer Demna Gvasalia.
Rihanna, one of the most anticipated Met Gala
stars, arrived fashionably late about 45 minutes
after the rest of the guests had gone inside.
The "Diamonds" singer wore an oversized black
coat dress, topped off with a beanie.
Chaired by four of the biggest Gen Z stars -
actor Timothee Chalamet, singer Billie Eilish,
poet Amanda Gorman and tennis champion Naomi
Osaka - the so-called Oscars of the East Coast
annual fundraiser was intended to highlight
young designers and celebrities.
"Dune" star Chalamet sported a white silk suit
with black lapels, teamed with white high-top
sneakers, while Eilish, 19, shed her trademark
baggy clothes for a plunging Oscar de la Renta
peach gown she said was inspired by Marilyn
Monroe.
The invitation-only gala is a fundraising
benefit for New York's Metropolitan Museum of
Art and also marks the opening of the Costume
Institute's annual fashion exhibition which this
year is titled "In America: A Lexicon of
Fashion".
Some guests took the theme more seriously than
others. Jennifer Lopez sported a Western black
hat over a plunging bronze gown and fur jacket,
singer Leon Bridges had a white cowboy hat and
fringed suede jacket, Kim Petras wore the model
of a horse's head on her bust, "Blondie" singer
Debbie Harry picked a gown inspired by the U.S.
flag, and "Dear Evan Hansen" star Ben Platt
chose denim flares and 1970s platform shoes.
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 Gorman wore a blue Vera Wang
gown and crystal laurel headpiece she said was
intended to make her look like a reimagined
Statue of Liberty, while red was the choice of
multiple celebrities, including model Karlie
Kloss, actress Jennifer Hudson and Colombian
singer Maluma.
Amid the glamour, some guests highlighted social
issues. Soccer player Megan
Rapinoe carried a clutch bag with the words "In
gay we trust," while Schitt's Creek actor Dan
Levy opted for a bold, puff-sleeved creation
featuring an artwork on the front that showed
two men kissing.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 31 year-old
Democratic Congresswoman from New York, had "Tax
the Rich" written in red across the back of her
white gown.
"It's time we bring all classes into the
conversation about having a fairer country,"
Ocasio-Cortez said about the slogan.
Like Ocasio-Cortez, many of the celebrities were
first-timers at the Met Gala, including YouTuber
Emma Chamberlain, Tik Tok star Addison Rae,
musician Chance the Rapper, singer Olivia
Rodrigo and "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie
Williams.
Last year's Met Gala was canceled because of the
coronavirus pandemic, and Monday's gathering was
about a third smaller than usual with about 300
guests, with proof of vaccination required,
though they did not wear masks while posing upon
their arrival.
Grimes, the musician girlfriend of Tesla
entrepreneur Elon Musk, was among the
exceptions. She sported a metallic face mask and
carried a sword.
(Writing by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Karishma
Singh)
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