American fashion comes to life at Met Gala 2021

Jennifer Lopez wore a custom Ralph Lauren silk gown that took a team of 15 people to create. (REUTERS)

Emily Ratajkowski went for a strong red-hot Vera Wang gown. (AFP)

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello made their 2021 Met Gala debut. Cabello went for a glitter gown with a cropped top by Michael Kors, while Mendes complemented her look by wearing all black and an open shirt. (AFP)

Kim Kardashian made a bold move in a black Balenciaga look, covering her face and accessorising with heels. (AFP)

Rihanna went for a Balenciaga overcoat and matching hat, while beau A$AP wore quilt-inspired ERL by Eli Russell Linnetz. (AFP)

Kendall Jenner channelled Audrey Hepburn with her sheer, jewelled Givenchy gown. (AFP)

Gigi Hadid wore a white column Prada gown with a thigh-high leg slit in the back and leather gloves. (AFP)