Fashion’s most anticipated night once again delivered a feast for the eyes as celebrities ascended the iconic Met Gala steps in honour of this year’s theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”. From bold reimaginings of classic tailoring to intricate tributes to Black dandyism, the red carpet became a rich canvas of cultural storytelling and personal expression.
Co-chaired by Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Anna Wintour, the 2025 gala struck a powerful balance between glamour and historical homage. Expect sculptural silhouettes, sharp suiting with unexpected flourishes, and embellishments that nodded to 300 years of Black style influence.
In our roundup of standout looks, we highlight the stars who turned heads on fashion’s biggest stage. With bold designs and unique takes on the theme, these red carpet moments left a lasting impression at the 2025 Met Gala.
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky wore a custom design from his own creative agency, AWGE, to the 2025 Met Gala.
Rihanna
Rihanna opted for a suit-inspired dress by Marc Jacobs to walk the blue carpet of this year’s Met Gala.
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton’s custom suit was a collaborative creation with London-based designer Grace Wales Bonner.
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo arrived at the 2025 Met Gala in a blue pleated cape and a silver embellished collar by Valentino.
He made a stealthy outfit change halfway through and switched into a three-piece custom Valentino zoot suit.
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
The creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear and his wife, Helen Lasichanh at the 2025 Met Gala.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor tapped two-time Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter to design her 2025 Met Gala look.
Jennie Kim
Blackpink’s Jennie Kim dazzles in black and white Chanel number.
Laura Harrier
Laura Harrier’s 2025 Met Gala outfit was designed by Zac Posen, the newly appointed Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Gap Inc.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian opted for a crocodile-skin leather, off-shoulder Chrome Hearts two-piece set.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter turned heads in a burgundy bodysuit by Louis Vuitton.
Zendaya
Zendaya wore an all-white custom Louis Vuitton tailored suit, designed by Pharrell Williams.
Cynthia Erivo
The ‘Wicked’ star stuns in a sculptural look covered in silver gems and ruby-red pieces by Givenchy.
Doechii
Rapper Doechii makes her Met Gala debut in full Louis Vuitton.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid’s Miu Miu number was inspired by Josephine Baker, the first black actress to star in a major motion picture.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith steps out in a custom Burberry look at the 2025 Met Gala.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway arrived at the 2025 Met Gala in a classy Carolina Herrera number.
S.Coups of Seventeen
Leader of K-pop boy band, Seventeen, S.Coups made his Met Gala debut in a hanbok-inspired Boss suit.
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae opted for a black, red, and white pin-striped suit from Thom Browne to attend this year’s Met Gala.
Anok Yai
Supermodel Anok Yai strutted the Met Gala carpet in a Thom Browne halter dress.
Lisa of Blackpink
Blackpink’s Lisa wore a sheer pearl-studded bodysuit and monogrammed tights by Louis Vuitton.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner opted for a grey number by British fashion designer Torisheju for this year’s Met Gala.
Cardi B
Cardi B opted for a green velvet Burberry suit for to walk the blue carpet of this year’s Met Gala.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj wore a custom look by Thomas Browne for this year’s Met Gala.
Damson Idris
Damson Idris promoted his upcoming ‘F1’ movie by pulling up in a full-on racing suit before performing a dramatic outfit reveal.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore wore a Thom Browne gown that looked like neck tie at the 2025 Met Gala.
Kamala Harris
Despite skipping the red carpet, Kamala Harris made an appearance inside the gala in a black and white Off-White gown.