The 2021 Met Gala took place on September 13th with its theme "A Lexicon of Fashion" honoring the 75th anniversary of the Costume Institute and celebrating modern American fashion.
Prabal Gurung, whose spring/summer 2020 “Who Gets to Be American” sashes are a highlight of the In America: A Lexicon of Fashion exhibition, dressed multiple celebrities for the event, including Venus Williams, Leslie Grace, Diane Kruger, Gemma Chan, Claire Danes, Teyana Taylor, and Leyna Bloom.
Venus Williams: Crimson Silk Faille and Silk Duchesse Satin Gown with a Dramatic Train
Leslie Grace: Flaming Pink Silk Mikado Cutaway Gown with Crystal Button Details and a Dramatic Train
Diane Kruger: Highlighter Yellow Silk Mikado Mini Bubble Dress with Exaggerated Draped Sleeves
Gemma Chan: Black Sequin Mini Dress with a Removable Soft Jade Silk Faille Over-Skirt, a Dramatic Front Cascade and Full Train (features a Sweeping Hand Embroidered Dragon in Crystal, Pearl and Silver Beads)
Claire Danes: Optic White Allover Sequin Slim Dress with an Exaggerated Back Flourish and Train
Teyana Taylor: Metallic Silver Draped High-Slit Skirt with a Dramatic Train with Draped Bra-cups connected with Hand Embroidered Swarovski Crystal Straps
Leyna Bloom: Woven Gold Metallic Lamé High-Slit Gown with a Dramatic Train and Embroidered Sequined Bustier Top