Popsugar Fashion Celebrity Fashion Black Designers at the Met Gala 2021 Black Designers Are Having a Big Night at the Met Gala, and I'm So Here For It 14 September 2021 by Shelcy Joseph Image Source: Getty/ Arturo Holmes After a yearlong hiatus, the 2021 Met Gala is back with all the allure. The theme, "In America: The Lexicon of Fashion," invites guests to interpret what it means to be an American through their looks. All the celebrities, media personalities, and influential figures in attendance have a unique chance to uplift the communities they identify with. In today's times, this call for individual expression and togetherness couldn't resonate more. It then feels fitting to expect a diverse range of designers showcased on the red carpet. Black designers are having a big night, and I honestly love to see it. They have long set trends and influenced mainstream ways of dressing, and this recognition is long overdue. We've been keeping track of the guests wearing Black designs, so scroll on for the running list. Related: Every Look From the 2021 Met Gala Red Carpet That We Can't Stop Talking About Keke Palmer in Sergio Hudson Image Source: Getty / Mike Coppola Keke Palmer wore a backless, metallic, crystal-encrusted gown by Sergio Hudson. 1 / 10 Image Source: Getty / Mike Coppola 2 / 10 Eva Chen in Christopher John Rogers Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris Eva Chen sported an instantly recognisable, vibrant gown by Christopher John Rogers. 3 / 10 Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris 4 / 10 Ilana Glazer in Jason Rembert Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris Ilana Glazer rocked a custom, tulle Aliétte gown with feathered sleeves by founder Jason Rembert. 5 / 10 Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris 6 / 10 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Aurora James Image Source: Getty / Mike Coppola Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's dress had an important message: "Tax the Rich." We wouldn't expect anything less from the congresswoman. 7 / 10 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur 8 / 10 Jordan Alexander in Christopher John Rogers Image Source: Getty / Mike Coppola Jordan Alexander made a statement in a corset-style gown that flowed into a colourful tiered hem by Christopher John Rogers. 9 / 10 Image Source: Getty / Mike Coppola 10 / 10 Celebrity FashionMet GalaFashion DesignersDressesRed Carpet