Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her debut appearance at the Met Gala in New York wearing a custom black-and-white gown by Off-White — though she and Doug Emhoff skipped the red carpet entirely.

Strategists deliver a clear message after the former vice president’s appearance at the lavish event: “Less Hollywood, more Main Street.”

Kamala Harris made her Met Gala debut. Her appearance was one of the evening's biggest surprises, with her steering clear of the red carpet and making her way straight into the event in a custom black and white gown designed by Ib Kamara.