After a yearlong delay due to COVID-19, this year's Met Gala kicked off Monday with a bevy of surprise superstars and a theme celebrating American fashion. .
Unlike past shows, this first part will last a full year, coinciding for several months with Part 2, "An Anthology of Fashion," which will open in early May — when, everyone desperately hopes, a full-sized Met Gala can be held.
In lieu of that full-sized event, Monday night's festivities kicked off with a marching band and a gymnast — and early carpet walkers in sultry, sparkly looks.
This year, the gala is co-hosted by Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman and Naomi Osaka.
Chalamet has become somewhat of a force in the fashion world, lauded by numerous outlets as one of the best dressed men in Hollywood.
Singer Billie Eilish, meanwhile, stunned with a flowing gown replete with a flowing train, requiring helpers to carry and smooth it out as she entered the event.
Rap star Lil Nas X glittered in gold, showing off in a one piece suit that was only revealed under a full body cape and golden suit of armour. .
Justin Bieber made a showing in a dark suit and suitcase from Drew House, the singer's fashion line.
He arrived with his wife, Hailey Bieber, whose black column gown was a perfect match for Justin's outfit. .
Canadian tennis stars Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Annie Fernandez arrived to the event slightly later.
But as athletes showing off their fashion prowess, they weren't alone.
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