In pics: Stars arrive at Met Gala 2021 red carpet in dazzling outfits
The much-awaited fashion gala is back after being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year's Met Gala theme is 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion', and it honours the 75th anniversary of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Met Gala was delayed from its usual scheduled date on the first Monday in May after last years was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Guests were required to provide proof of vaccination and wear masks at all times, except for when drinking and eating.
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Met Gala queen, Rihanna, showed up late in a huge black Balenciaga look and hat accompanied by A$ap Rocky in a multicoloured quilted number. She wore over 267 carats of Bulgari diamonds, including two choker necklaces.(AFP)
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Twinning in black, Justin Bieber and Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber walked hand-in-hand at the Met Gala 2021.(AFP)
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Zendaya graced the red carpet in a sleek black halter neck gown from Ashi Studio's spring 2026 couture collection. The backless ensemble featured a long train and was paired with brown pointed-toe heels and diamond hoop earrings from Chopard.
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Shanaya Kapoor walked for Ritika Mirchandani at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) 2026. She was dressed in an ensemble from the designer’s ‘Confluence’ collection, featuring a hand-embroidered, pre-draped saree in a deep charcoal hue, with intricate geometric beadwork and sequin embellishments that create a shimmering, liquid effect. It is paired with a matching corset-style bralette blouse with a plunging neckline and delicate straps. The look features minimal jewellery with rings and statement earrings.
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Odessa A'zion's Harris Reed ensemble stole the spotlight at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. She opted for a theatrical look with a tiger-print corset bodice and high-cut sides, paired with a patchwork skirt of vibrant fabrics and fringe, finished with towering black fringed shoulder structures.
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The 2026 Actor Awards was hosted at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on March 1. Here are the top 10 fashion highlights of the night!
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Alia Bhatt wore a silver Gucci gown, which dazzled with gorgeous sequins. It is her debut look, and she presented the award for Best Film Not in the English Language. The actor carried a stole to evoke the old-school Hollywood charm.