From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political take to Kid Cudi's street style, here's a look at how celebs turned up at Met Gala 2021

Ella Emhoff, artist and US vice president Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, mixed comfort with chic in this red number by Stella McCartney for Adidas. A diamond mesh top, shiny trousers and embellished sneakers paid homage to the American street style.

Riding on the success of her new album Solar Power, Lorde seemed to be continuing with the general vibe of her album than the theme of the Met Gala this year. Her sunny, deity-like two-piece by Bode would have fit better at the 2018 Met Gala with the 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' theme.

Wearing a custom Iris Van Herpen gown that took about 1400 hours to make, Gabrielle Union can be seen with another designer Kenneth Nicholson. Nicholson was offered the 'seat at the table' by Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton who invited three Black designers to the gala.

Since the theme was about America's independence, model Karlie Kloss wore a rose petal dress by Carolina Herrera--honouring the national flower of the USA.

YouTuber Nikki de Jager of NikkieTutorials announced the arrival of new-age entertainers at the Met Gala 2021. She paid homage to Marsha P Johnson--an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen--with her blue chiffon dress adorned with flowers.

Jewellery designer Jameel Mohammed's outfit was a peculiar one.

Supermodel Winnie Harlow opted for a sheer bodysuit by Iris Van Harpen.

Musical artist Kid Cudi debuted acid green hair at the Met Gala 2021 carpet. He brought the 'angsty' vibe in Louis Vuitton JNCO-esque pants and a cerulean sweatshirt.

Megan Fox sans Machine Gun Kelly set the temperature soaring high when she walked in wearing a sultry red dress by Dundas.

Lili Reinhart was bidding adieu to summer in thins pastel pink dress by Christian Siriano. Each flower attached to her dress and the train represent every state in the USA.

Kobe Bryant's daughter and up and coming model Natalia Bryant chose a bubble dress by young American designer Conner Ives to walk the cream carpet at Met Gala 2021. Did Easter come early?

Lourdes Leon, the 24-year-old model and the eldest daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon, wore a pink custom made outfit by Moschino's Jeremy Scott. Does it give you a saree vibe?

Supermodel and star of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kendall Jenner, looked like a shining and gorgeous chandelier in an embellished, sheer, beige custom made gown by Givenchy.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Aurora James made a statement at the Met Gala cream carpet. Literally. As one can see that the Democrat's Brother Vellies outfit says 'Tax the Rich.' Irony at the costume party for the rich?

Last but not the least, Debbie Harry in a custom Zac Posen dress that paid tribute to the American flag.