The ones that will go down in history

From rapper Lil Nas X’s 3-in-1 number to congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s “Tax the Rich” dress, these are the outfits I heard people at school buzzing about. The theme for the gala was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Stars showed up in outfits inspired by old Hollywood, like singer Billie Eilish and model Iman. Others came in shades of red, white and blue with messages of their own, like soccer player Megan Rapinoe and model Cara Delevigne. Amanda Gorman, whose poetry at the inauguration skyrocketed her to fame, dressed in her own interpretation of the Statue of Liberty.

Several celebrities paid tribute to historical icons, from YouTuber Nikkie Tutorials’ to the trans activist Marsha P. Johnson and actor Elliot Page’s to Oscar Wilde’s green carnation. One of my favorites was rapper Saweetie, whose trains flowed in the colors of the Black Heritage flag and the Filipino flag. When I look back on this year’s Met gala, it’s their outfits I’ll remember.