Creativity met fashion, colour and art at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art on Monday. Every year, a star-studded guest list, jaw-dropping gowns and outlandish interpretations of the edition's theme captivate the world. The annual fundraising event represents one of the key moments in the fashion calendar.

       Under the theme America, the 2021 Met Gala saw the likes of Nikkie de Jager (Nikkie Tutorials) pay homage to trans icon Marsha P. Johnson in a stunning gown by Edwin Oudshoorn and Kim Kardashian wearing a controversial Balenciaga "blackout gown".

       The response to the gala has hit new heights; celebrity footage before and during the gala has made it onto countless memes taking over social media, and an overwhelming amount of pictures have flooded Instagram.

       Here is a breakdown of this year's gala highlights – in numbrers.

       1 - The number of mechanical babies at the event

       Yes, you read that right. Frank Ocean's plus one was a lime green, almost ghoulish robotic baby. The infant's name? Cody, of course.

       3 - The number of Versace outfits Lil Nas X wore

       During his entrance, the American rapper showcased a regal looking cloak, a golden suit of armour and a bodysuit covered in crystals.

       4 - The number of co-chairs

       This year's Met Gala was hosted by singer Billie Eilish, tennis pro Naomi Osaka, actor Timothée Chalamet and poet Amanda Gorman.

       10 - The number of chefs involved in curating the menu

       The event saw a plant-based menu created by ten emerging chefs from New York chosen by celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality Marcus Samuelson.

       40 - The weight, in kilos, of Simone Biles' gown

       Gymnast Simone Biles' Area x Athleta crystal-encrusted design from Beckett Fogg and Piotrek Panszczyk was pretty heavy. Biles needed help from a team of six people to help her navigate the Met's notorious steps.

       154 - The size, in feat, of the Met steps

       The Met Gala steps are the perfect backdrop to snap those iconic shots.

       600 - The usual number of guests

       This year's guest list, however, had to be reduced to adhere to Covid guidelines.

       30,000 - The price of a standard ticket, in US dollars

       Purchasing a table costs a minimum of USD 275,000.

       15,000,000 - The average, in US dollars, of raised funds

       It has not yet been reported how much this year's Met Gala raised, but the annual average is USD 15,000,000.

       18,445,540 - The number of likes on Billie Eilish's Met Gala Instagram post

       At the time of writing, singer Billie Eilish has attracted an incredible 18,445,540 likes on an Instagram picture shared of her Marilyn Monroe-esque Oscar de la Renta gown.