On September 13, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City held its annual Met Gala and the stars showed up, from actors to fashion models to musicians.
We kept our eyes open for the best dressed songwriters in attendance. So, without further ado, here are our favorites spending a few hours away from their desks, studios, and instruments to wear some fresh duds and impress in one of the Big Apple’s signature events. (Honorable mention, Ciara!)
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10. J. Lo (hello!)
9. Lorde (dandy lion)
8. Grimes (looking sharp)
7. Kacey Musgraves and Olivia Rodrigo (tie; photo finish)
6. Normani (golden)
5. David Byrne (smiling!)
4. Leon Bridges (looking stoic)
3. Lil Nas X (drawing all lenses)
2. Billie Eilish (royalty)
1. Saweetie (breathtaking)
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