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The Fashion Moments At The 2025 Met Gala Deserve Your Applause
Dandyism at its finest.
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
Instead of going the ball gown route, Palmer channeled menswear in a tuxedo-esque white design from Vera Wang.
Lauryn Hill
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
Monáe’s color-blocked suit unsurprisingly turned heads.
Ciara
The pop icon was impossible to miss in a partially see-through gown from LaQuan Smith.
Serena Williams
The tennis legend was the epitome of grace in a turquoise off-the-shoulder gown and a matching pillow-like coat.
Taraji P. Henson
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
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
Marking her first (of many) Met balls, the Grammy winner looked stage-ready in a bedazzled hot pink suit.
Doechii
On the blue carpet, Doechii delivered an award-worthy performance in monogrammed Louis Vuitton.
Charli XCX
The brat singer gave the “Tailored For You” dress code a gothic revamp in custom Ann Demeulemeester.
Nicole Kidman
Kidman walked her first red carpet since March in a voluminous Balenciaga gown.
Quinta Brunson
Fresh off her Saturday Night Live hosting debut, Brunson attended the Met in a pinstripe gown and a matching blazer.
Kim Kardashian
A portion of Kardashian’s face was hidden by her angled leather hat, which complemented her croc-embossed Chrome Hearts gown.
Simone Biles
The Olympian, dressed in royal blue Harbison Studio, attended the Met with her husband, Jonathan Owens.
Sofia Richie Grainge
The multi-hyphenate’s ivory high-neck number instantly went viral — mainly because of the open back and larger-than-life bow.
Joey King
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
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
With a cigar in hand, Madonna got the brooch memo in an ivory satin suit designed by Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford.
Rosalía
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
The rapper’s green crushed velvet suit was courtesy of Burberry.
Jenna Ortega
Ortega shined in a metal-plated column gown by Balmain.
Kylie Jenner
Jenner’s sheer corseted gown was custom Ferragamo.
FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs looked fresh out of the ‘20s in a feather-embellished drop waist dress from Wales Bonner.
Ayo Edebiri
The Bear star stunned in an intricately-beaded Ferragamo ‘fit, plus an elongated leather blazer.
Jodie Turner-Smith
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
The supermodel embodied classic elegance in a peplum bodice, plus a matching maxi skirt, courtesy of Black fashion designer, Torishéju.
Hailey Bieber
The Saint Laurent ambassador paired a tuxedo mini dress with sky-high peep-toe mules.
Lana Del Rey
With Alessandro Michele as her date (and designer), Del Rey looked glamorous in a drop-waist velvet gown from Valentino, of course.
Laura Harrier
Dressed in custom GapStudio — Zac Posen’s new affordable line at the retailer — Harrier playfully posed in her semi-sheer suit.
Angela Bassett
Bassett’s blue velvet suit, cane, and top hat looked straight out of the Black Dandyism exhibition.
Shakira
The Colombian singer went for a Barbie pink gown by Prabal Gurung.
Hunter Schafer
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
The Oscar nominee’s custom Thom Browne attire mimicked the silhouette of a pinstripe suit tie.
Jennie
To no surprise, the Chanel brand ambassador sourced the label for this off-the-shoulder black-and-white look.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Shortly after her mother’s photo op, Ross matched her energy in a cartoon-ish suit set from Marc Jacobs.
Kerry Washington
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
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
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
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
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
The singer stunned in a two-piece ensemble from Alaïa, complete with a cropped, croc-embossed blazer and fishtail skirt.
Megan Thee Stallion
The rapper’s custom Michael Kors Collection gown — complete with faux fur coat — was perfectly crowned with an elaborate bejeweled pony.
Sabrina Carpenter
Carpenter’s rich red pantless suit was courtesy of Louis Vuitton.
Zoe Saldaña
If you look closely enough, you’ll see the Oscar winner’s black-and-white Thom Browne look was perfectly pleated.
Pamela Anderson
At the top of the staircase, Anderson sparkled in a long-sleeve gown from Tory Burch.
Whoopi Goldberg
The legend attended her third Met Gala in a buttoned suit dress and a timeless top hat by Thom Browne.
Sadie Sink
Another Broadway babe brought gothic glamour to the carpet in a lace, floor-length black gown by Prada.
Audra McDonald
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
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
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
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
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
Hadid was spotted outside The Carlyle Hotel looking like a gilded goddess in custom Miu Miu.
Anna Wintour
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
Hawke embraced the dramatic cape trend with a custom Prada beige confection to complement her soft pink peplum gown.
Colman Domingo & Lewis Hamilton
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
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
With help from Christopher John Rogers, Nwodim turned heads in all-black attire — most notably, a peplum-shaped blazer.
Emma Chamberlain
Before hosting the Vogue livestream, Chamberlain posed for photographers in a pinstripe custom Courrèges gown and vintage accessories from eBay.
More to come...
