Fashion’s biggest night out is back after a two-year hiatus.

The fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art has always made its most glamourous attendees work for their carpet moment – remember ‘Camp’ in 2019? – and this year is no different.

This year’s theme ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’ sounds simple enough but it is in this seeming simplicity that things get complicated. What exactly is the lexicon of fashion in America?

It could be anything, from celebrity, pop culture, history, current events. Not everyone can get it right but who’s to say there is a wrong from the subjective right?

Having said that, here are the looks that gets a nod for at least having done some research.

Billie Eilish

 

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It’s definitely American when you channel some serious old Hollywood glamour personifying Marilyn Monroe, one of America’s biggest sex symbols. Check.

Jennifer Lopez

 

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All that full-on yee-haw of the American West. Check.

Cara Delevingne

 

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Cara Delevingne standing up to the patriarchy without gown nor heels. Check.

Timothee Chalamet

 

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Suit and sneakers, in true Gen Z style. Is there anything more American than Converses? Check.

Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid

 

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Model BFFs both looked to the Roaring Twenties for their looks. We’re also getting a Jessica Rabbit-esque vibe from Gigi. Check.

Lil Nas X

 

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Lil Nas X served a total of three looks but this one that clearly borrowed inspiration from Star Wars’ C3PO is an homage to one of America’s greatest cinematic greats. Check.

Lupita Nyong’o

 

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Nothing more American than good ol’ denim. Check.

Kaia Gerber

 

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Kaia Gerber playing dress up as Bianca Jagger, an American OG Rock n’ Roll great. Check.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky

 

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Rihanna and beau ASAP Rocky taking the cosy sheets and loungewear trend even to the beige carpet. Check.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

 

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Congresswoman AOC making a statement on one of America’s biggest nights in fashion. Definitely check.

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