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The Fashion Moments At The 2025 Met Gala Deserve Your Applause

Dandyism at its finest.

by Meguire Hennes
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Feast your eyes on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, because it’s time for fashion’s biggest bash of the year. For one night only, the luxe landmark belongs to the Met Gala and the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme. What happens inside the A-list affair is the industry’s best-kept secret, but the red carpet circuit is fair game. For the next few hours, Hollywood’s most revered celebrities will grace the iconic staircase (you know the one) in menswear, timeless tailoring, and archival attire all inspired by the “Tailored For You” dress code.

ICYMI, this year’s dress code “is a nod to the exhibition’s focus on menswear and is ‘purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation,” Vogue shared back in February. Ever since then, fashion enthusiasts have been eager to see how stars would interpret it. Monica Miller’s book, Slaves To Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling Of Black Diasporic Identity guided much of the exhibition, which will “take the Black dandy as its subject, examining the importance of clothing and style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora,” Vogue confirmed. With that said, the guests sourced Miller’s novel for inspiration when choosing their ensembles.

One of the first VIPs to pay homage to Black dandyism was Teyana Taylor, who chose various menswear moments custom-made by Marc Jacobs. The fashion muse started a pinstripe trend with a matching suit set layered underneath a shoulder-padded cape. Then, Emma Chamberlain followed Taylor’s lead in a pinstripe custom Courrèges gown. She upped the vintage energy with accessories from eBay, a fitting choice for the retailer’s partner. Next up on the red carpet rotation was Saturday Night Live star, Ego Nwodim. The comedian pulled off an all-black peplum suit, courtesy of Christopher John Rogers. Nwodim’s hair style was just as abstract as the custom design.

In true Met form, the fashion moments just keep coming. Keep scrolling for the best celebrity looks so far. And bookmark this page, because TZR will update it with each notable number as they pop up.

Keke Palmer

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Instead of going the ball gown route, Palmer channeled menswear in a tuxedo-esque white design from Vera Wang.

Lauryn Hill

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A little rain didn’t stop the legend from stealing the show in a butter yellow suit set. Extra points for the matching umbrella.

Janelle Monáe

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Monáe’s color-blocked suit unsurprisingly turned heads.

Ciara

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The pop icon was impossible to miss in a partially see-through gown from LaQuan Smith.

Serena Williams

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The tennis legend was the epitome of grace in a turquoise off-the-shoulder gown and a matching pillow-like coat.

Taraji P. Henson

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The Hidden Figures star embraced the dress code to a T in a custom suit set from Monse’s collaboration with Post-Imperial.

Venus Williams

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Williams gave tenniscore a glamorous makeover in a pleated mini skirt, a bedazzled polo shirt, and a floor-length cape — all in emerald green.

Chappell Roan

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Marking her first (of many) Met balls, the Grammy winner looked stage-ready in a bedazzled hot pink suit.

Doechii

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On the blue carpet, Doechii delivered an award-worthy performance in monogrammed Louis Vuitton.

Charli XCX

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The brat singer gave the “Tailored For You” dress code a gothic revamp in custom Ann Demeulemeester.

Nicole Kidman

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Kidman walked her first red carpet since March in a voluminous Balenciaga gown.

Quinta Brunson

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Fresh off her Saturday Night Live hosting debut, Brunson attended the Met in a pinstripe gown and a matching blazer.

Kim Kardashian

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A portion of Kardashian’s face was hidden by her angled leather hat, which complemented her croc-embossed Chrome Hearts gown.

Simone Biles

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The Olympian, dressed in royal blue Harbison Studio, attended the Met with her husband, Jonathan Owens.

Sofia Richie Grainge

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The multi-hyphenate’s ivory high-neck number instantly went viral — mainly because of the open back and larger-than-life bow.

Joey King

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King’s homage to the Zoot suit was maximalism at its finest. She shimmered in a brooch-covered green suit, a checkered button-down, and an equally-quirky neck tie. It was custom Miu Miu from top to bottom.

A$AP Rocky

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Instead of walking the red carpet with his girlfriend, Rihanna, the co-chair debuted his black suit by himself. Turns out, he designed the entire look through his label, Awge.

Madonna

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With a cigar in hand, Madonna got the brooch memo in an ivory satin suit designed by Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford.

Rosalía

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Similar to Tyla’s sand-inspired Balmain beauty from the 2024 Met Gala (you know the one), Rosalía’s white gown was sculpted to her body.

Cardi B

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The rapper’s green crushed velvet suit was courtesy of Burberry.

Jenna Ortega

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Ortega shined in a metal-plated column gown by Balmain.

Kylie Jenner

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Jenner’s sheer corseted gown was custom Ferragamo.

FKA Twigs

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FKA Twigs looked fresh out of the ‘20s in a feather-embellished drop waist dress from Wales Bonner.

Ayo Edebiri

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The Bear star stunned in an intricately-beaded Ferragamo ‘fit, plus an elongated leather blazer.

Jodie Turner-Smith

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Every piece of Turner-Smith’s Burberry look was burgundy, including a sky-high top hat, a leather coat dress, and lace hosiery.

Kendall Jenner

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The supermodel embodied classic elegance in a peplum bodice, plus a matching maxi skirt, courtesy of Black fashion designer, Torishéju.

Hailey Bieber

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The Saint Laurent ambassador paired a tuxedo mini dress with sky-high peep-toe mules.

Lana Del Rey

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With Alessandro Michele as her date (and designer), Del Rey looked glamorous in a drop-waist velvet gown from Valentino, of course.

Laura Harrier

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Dressed in custom GapStudio — Zac Posen’s new affordable line at the retailer — Harrier playfully posed in her semi-sheer suit.

Angela Bassett

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Bassett’s blue velvet suit, cane, and top hat looked straight out of the Black Dandyism exhibition.

Shakira

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The Colombian singer went for a Barbie pink gown by Prabal Gurung.

Hunter Schafer

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Before meeting up with her Euphoria co-stars, Schafer ensured her black-and-white Prada suit (plus the posh beret) got a moment in the spotlight.

Demi Moore

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The Oscar nominee’s custom Thom Browne attire mimicked the silhouette of a pinstripe suit tie.

Amelia Gray Hamlin

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The monochrome moments continued with Hamlin’s lacy Valentino look, which spotlighted a cropped tuxedo jacket, a bold bodysuit, and a long train on her headpiece.

Jennie

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To no surprise, the Chanel brand ambassador sourced the label for this off-the-shoulder black-and-white look.

Tracee Ellis Ross

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Shortly after her mother’s photo op, Ross matched her energy in a cartoon-ish suit set from Marc Jacobs.

Kerry Washington

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The Scandal star joined the designer of her blazer and sheer skirt, Jonathan Simkhai on the blue carpet. In addition to the plunging neckline, her back was completely open.

Lupita Nyong’o

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Chanel’s style streak started strong in a Tiffany blue suit set, adorned with a sheer cape, a floral brooch, and a small top hat.

Anne Hathaway

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In a red carpet interview with Vogue, The Devil Wears Prada alum revealed she took style cues from André Leon Talley in a striped maxi skirt and a billowy white button-down, both from Carolina Herrera.

Diana Ross

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The Grammy winner’s white, feather-embellished train spanned the entire length of the legendary staircase. It was also embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren.

Zendaya

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With help from her longtime stylist, Law Roach, Zendaya channeled the menswear renaissance in an all-white suit set, complete with flared trousers, a fitted blazer, and a chic hat.

Miley Cyrus

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The singer stunned in a two-piece ensemble from Alaïa, complete with a cropped, croc-embossed blazer and fishtail skirt.

Megan Thee Stallion

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The rapper’s custom Michael Kors Collection gown — complete with faux fur coat — was perfectly crowned with an elaborate bejeweled pony.

Sabrina Carpenter

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Carpenter’s rich red pantless suit was courtesy of Louis Vuitton.

Zoe Saldaña

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If you look closely enough, you’ll see the Oscar winner’s black-and-white Thom Browne look was perfectly pleated.

Pamela Anderson

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At the top of the staircase, Anderson sparkled in a long-sleeve gown from Tory Burch.

Whoopi Goldberg

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The legend attended her third Met Gala in a buttoned suit dress and a timeless top hat by Thom Browne.

Sadie Sink

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Another Broadway babe brought gothic glamour to the carpet in a lace, floor-length black gown by Prada.

Audra McDonald

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The current star of Broadway’s Gypsy took a break from her run to attend the Met Gala in an ivory gown and a complementary embroidered coat, both from Harbison Studio.

Coco Jones

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Jones clearly understood the “Tailored For You” dress code in ivory pants and a matching floor-length coat by Manish Malhotra and Jimmy Choo shoes. Both were decorated with rhinestones, embroidery, and pearls.

Sydney Sweeney

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The Euphoria star brought some sparkle to the Met in a rhinestone-covered black gown from Miu Miu. Sweeney revealed on Instagram, it was inspired by Kim Novak. Her fringed sleeves were especially eye-catching.

Colman Domingo

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After taking off his Valentino cape, Domingo revealed his modern-day suit from the same label, which featured a checkered blazer, high-waisted pants, and a polka-dot ascot tie.

Pharrell Williams & Helen Lasichanh

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Arm-in-arm with his wife, Lasichanh, the Met Gala co-chair wore head-to-toe menswear Louis Vuitton. Williams’ wife (and fellow fashion designer) went sheer in monogrammed tights, a leather bodysuit, and a coordinating blazer, all from — you guessed it — the French atelier.

Gigi Hadid

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Hadid was spotted outside The Carlyle Hotel looking like a gilded goddess in custom Miu Miu.

Anna Wintour

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The editor-in-chief of Vogue looked elegant in an embroidered white gown from Louis Vuitton, created by men’s creative director, Pharrell Williams.

Maya Hawke

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Hawke embraced the dramatic cape trend with a custom Prada beige confection to complement her soft pink peplum gown.

Colman Domingo & Lewis Hamilton

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To no surprise, the co-chairs brought their fashion A-game. Domingo, for one, shined in a sequined Valentino cape and Boucheron diamonds, while Hamilton chose all-white custom Louis Vuitton, designed by Williams.

Teyana Taylor

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All eyes were on Taylor in a red-and-gray suit set, complete with an intricate vest, a pinstripe suit, sky-high platforms, and an elongated cape. Extra points for her feather-embellished hat and diamond accents, also from Marc Jacobs.

Ego Nwodim

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With help from Christopher John Rogers, Nwodim turned heads in all-black attire — most notably, a peplum-shaped blazer.

Emma Chamberlain

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Before hosting the Vogue livestream, Chamberlain posed for photographers in a pinstripe custom Courrèges gown and vintage accessories from eBay.

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