The Met Gala 2021 Is Serving Up Tons Of Sparkly Ensembles

Typically, Mondays aren’t anything to look forward to (hence, the term “Sunday Scaries”). After a relaxing weekend away from your computer, the start of the workwear means it’s time to snap back into reality. But, it turns out that’s far from the case this evening, September 13, as there’s plenty of excitement happening in the fashion world. Yes, the long-awaited arrival of the 2021 Met Gala is here, and it’s serving up loads of breath-taking sparkly ensembles courtesy of the celebrity set.

From New York Fashion Week to the previous night’s VMAs, the five days before the gala have offered up more style inspiration than the fashion world has seen in almost two years — and to close out the whirlwind of the week, the glitzy dresses taking over the Met Gala are no exception. In fact, it seems as if many A-listers got the shimmery outfit memo — a few being celebrities like Emma Chamberlain and Keke Palmer who are shining in New York City in one of the biggest (not to mention, most glamorous) trends of the evening.

Below, feast your eyes on the prettiest sparkly dresses that made their way up the coveted stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And, keep checking back for more as the night is still young.

Emma Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain stunned in an embellished cutout Louis Vuitton gown on Monday night.

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer arrived in a super shimmery Sergio Hudson long-sleeve gown.

Saweetie

Saweetie did not hold back with her dress selection this evening. The rapper strolled into the museum wearing a sparkly red mesh gown featuring a train so long it required assistance as she walked up the stairs.

Ella Emhoff and Julia Garner

Ella Emhoff and Julia Garner entered the event hand-and-hand, while both wearing dazzling getups. Emhoff went the sporty route with an Adidas by Stella McCartney red diamond mesh bodysuit and shiny trousers, while Garner kept things more streamlined with a Stella McCartney 132,240 crystal (NBD!) mesh sleeveless gown.

Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi could be mistaken for a Princess in her jaw-dropping embellished dress and an exquisite sheer veil.

Nia Dennis

Gymnast Nia Dennis walked (sorry, flipped) into the venue wearing a sparkly cobalt blue unitard by Stella McCartney.

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz turned heads in a see-through Yves Saint Laurent sparkly floor-length dress.

Kendall Jenner

In true Kendall Jenner fashion, the model wowed in a sultry Givenchy jeweled sheer gown.

Zoe Deutch

Zoe Deutch went the colorful route with her glitzy lilac gown. The actor then matched her heels to the dress to tie everything together.

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson proved you don’t have to wear a gown to the event to make a statement — her glittery Moschino jumpsuit did just that.

Lily-Rose Depp

Instead of a dress or jumpsuit, 22-year old Lily-Rose Depp went with a shimmery light pink matching set from Chanel.

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige wore a Dundas sparkly gold dress detailed with stars.

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt looked ever so elegant in a sequin Miu Miu number.