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'Forget Best and Worst Dressed - this is the red carpet ranking we need in 2021'

Shelly Horton

Okay, so today I want to talk about the Met Gala.

I think it's an absolute joy, and I love nothing more than seeing the outrageous and incredible outfits. It's the only event in the world that brings together actors, models, sports stars, socialites. This year's theme was 'In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion'.

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"I love nothing more than seeing the outrageous outfits at the Met Gala - but let's stop the rankings." Getty

What disturbs me is that in 2021, we still have people doing Best Dressed and Worst Dressed lists. If you type 'Met Gala Worst Dressed List 2021' into Google, there are 102,000,000 results.

Just stop it! If you don't like an outfit… scroll on. Don't rank and comment and be mean. We are in a global pandemic, so let's celebrate the fact these people are out of the house and entertaining us in lockdown.

What I think we should do is change the way we frame things when it comes to something like the Met Gala. It's supposed to be a spectacle. It's supposed to be fun. It's supposed to fit a theme.

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This week has been a red carpet double-whammy, with the MTV Video Music Awards coming before the Met Gala. Getty

We need to come up with different ways of showing what we think about outfits in a positive way. Who took the biggest risk? Who wore the outfit you want to wear once lockdown is over? Which is the outfit you wished you'd worn to your school formal?

Instead of tearing people down, judging them and basically being mean, I think we need to celebrate uniqueness and we need to celebrate risk takers.

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There's nothing better than being part of the fun, rather than being an armchair judge; no one wants to be the two old Muppets criticising everyone.

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The award for most COVID-safe Met Gala look? Kim Kardashian. Getty

So, I've reframed my thinking and here are my red carpet awards.

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Most COVID-safe: Kim Kardashian

Best way of saving money on a make-up artist: Kim Kardashian

Best couple dressing: Helen Lasichanh and Pharrell William

Red carpet looks don't come much cosier than Rhianna and A$AP Rocky's.  FilmMagic

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Most comfortable at the after party: Rhianna and A$AP Rocky

Best Christmas tree bauble: Natalia Bryant

Best activist statement: Cara Delevinge, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Carolyn B Maloney

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Political statements on the Met Gala red carpet

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Carolyn B Maloney and Cara Delevingne with their statement outfits. Getty

Best handbag: Erykah Badu

Best tactile jacket: LaQuan

Best use of a sun-safe hat at night: J.Lo

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Best use of curves: Paloma Elsesser

Iman's Met Gala look was nothing short of show-stopping. FilmMagic

Best couch to red carpet in four seconds: Kid Cudi

Best show stopper: Iman

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Best decision to not limit yourself to one out fit when you can peel down to three on the red carpet: Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X wore three outfits in one, with a glittering bodysuit and a gold suit of armour hidden under this epic cloak.  Getty Images for The Met Museum/

Best LBD: Troye Sivan

Best red-carpet backflip: Gymnast Nia Dennis

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Best unexpected look, best dreamy dress, best dreamy dress colour, best hair, best nod to the theme AND best subtle activism by only saying she'd wear the gown if Oscar de la Renta promised to stop selling fur products: Bow down to the goddess that is Billie Eilish.

Dreamy Old Hollywood nostalgia with a side of activism? Yes please. WireImage

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