Unbelievably enough, we’ve made it to yet another Met Gala, and while nothing could ever rival the 2019 “Notes on Camp” theme (or Rihanna’s Catholicism-inspired headdress at the 2018 “Heavenly Bodies” theme, for that matter), this year’s theme—which focuses on all things related to American fashion—is guaranteed not to disappoint.
Of course, a Met Gala is nothing without people at home commenting on the night’s more outré looks, so we’re rounding up the very best tweets and memes from this year’s gala. See them all below.
Met Gala co-host Timothée Chalamet’s look warranted a closer look, as did those of New York congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Schitt’s Creek creator Dan Levy:
— Chris Crowley (@chrisecrowley) September 13, 2021
Timothee wearing converse mhhhm
— Aiyana N. Ishmael (@aiyanaish) September 13, 2021
dan levy understood the assignment #MetGala pic.twitter.com/Qqgvvng8bI
— ilana kaplan (@lanikaps) September 13, 2021
Alexa, play Maps by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs https://t.co/dennOn0kD3
— Zara Rahim (@ZaraRahim) September 13, 2021
she’s an icon, she’s a legend and she is the moment #MetGala #MetGala2021 pic.twitter.com/IK66Vqinhb
— ☕️ (@celebritxstea) September 13, 2021
The absence of some celebrities was noted:
having Nicki tell the world about your swollen testicles bc barbz are wondering why she’s not at the Met Gala? frankly iconic https://t.co/horerLBxF5
— Cat Cardenas (@catrcardenas) September 13, 2021
Lil Nas X’s ensemble was rightly admired:
Lil Nas X does a Gaga and strips down to reveal three outfits at the #MetGala. Maybe that's now an American thing. pic.twitter.com/28ED45MCiO
— Vanessa Friedman (@VVFriedman) September 13, 2021
Lil Nas X and Keke Palmer are dressed like a crime fighting superhero duo and I would pay good money for that movie #MetGala pic.twitter.com/yNkylUmut8
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) September 13, 2021
The lack of noughties representation came in for scrutiny:
if the theme is american fashion why isn’t anyone pulling up like this #MetGala2021 pic.twitter.com/JCCZhhrqbh
— karm¡n (@zaynsfuckbot) September 13, 2021
Iman was queen of all she surveyed:
incomparable iman, unsure of the reference right now but definitely giving me this beautiful art deco showgirl vibe https://t.co/mQu5JKWShh pic.twitter.com/haEPpMx7Zc
— matt dillons biggest fan (@25lambs) September 13, 2021
Kim Kardashian’s wild look spawned endless takes:
Kim K showing up in my Sims backyard after I took the ladder out of the pool pic.twitter.com/VnWOaTvm3X
— Jamesus ⛪ (@Jimmycoco1) September 14, 2021
Me when I refuse to be perceived https://t.co/7Ps9Nlgysi
— Kat Tenbarge (@kattenbarge) September 13, 2021
The brilliance of Rihanna’s look did not go unnoticed:
Rihanna wore a puffer jacket and a crystal durag with a beanie and ya’ll saying that’s not american fashion!!!!
— FLEEKNIK (@Judnikki) September 14, 2021
i don’t know why people don’t like it the beanie and the oversized puffer jacket are very american looks https://t.co/58P7TmVb9a
— brianna (@bribrisimps) September 14, 2021
