Serving 'American Independence' - These Are The '21 Met Gala Looks That ATE

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Normani in Valentino

She diddddddd that! Opting for something more classic and sophisticated, Normani still showed off a bit of her “Wild Side” with her bold color choice.

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Rihanna in Balenciaga

As a Met Gala veteran who always steals the show, Riri showed up in an all-black ensemble topped off with silver and diamond-encrusted jewels by Maria Tash. Her man ASAP Rocky wore ERL.

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Saweetie in Christian Cowan

In honor of the theme and her heritage as a mixed woman, one of the panels drapping behind Saweetie displayed the colors of the Black American flag whereas the other tributed the colors of the Philipino flag.

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Precious Lee in Area

Model and inclusion activist Precious Lee wore Area, a brand founded in New York City by designers Beckett Fogg and Piotrek Pansczczyk in 2014.

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Yara Shahidi in Dior

It’s giving 1920s American flapper vibes, right?

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Michaela Coel in Balenciaga

While we’re not sure of the intentions behind Michaela Coel’s sparkly blue number — we do know that the shade represents vigilance, perseverance and justice for all in the American flag.

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Adut Akech in Michael Kors

Model Adut Akech served in a Michael Kors course number, one of the most well-known American designer brands of our time.

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Erykah Badu in Thom Browne

Always one to keep us on our toes when it comes to her style, Erykah Badu wore Thom Browne — an American designer known for reconceptualizing and reimagining what the men’s suit could look like and be.

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Simone Biles in Area

Simone Biles also chose to rock this NYC brand, and did so with Fred Leighton Jewelry.

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Natalie Bryant in Conner Ives

The 18-year-old’s fun and campy look gave retro vibes.

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Jennifer Hudson in AZ Factory

Some Twitter users believe J-Hud’s dress was inspired by American icon Aretha Franklin — whom she recently portrayed in the biopic Respect.

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Lupita Nyong’o in Versace

Something that will never change is American fashion’s association with denim and blue jeans. Lupita Nyong’o’s ensemble is a testament to that. In a tweet with a photo of her in the dress, the actress simply said, “Blue Jean Baby. Versace Lady.”

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Venus Williams in Prabal Gurung

Venus Williams also stunned in red. We assume she chose to tribute the event’s theme by wearing a designer who manufactures in NYC and has fought for immigration rights both on and off the runway.

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Tessa Thompson in Iris van Herpen

What screams American more than being a cowgirl? Actress and Los Angeles native Tessa Thompson gave us ‘yehaw’ vibes with her hat and boots in tow.