By R. Couri Hay | Updated May 6, 2025
New York City pulsed with glamour on May 5 as A-list celebrities, designers, and fashion royalty ascended the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2025 Met Gala. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” paid homage to the deep legacy of Black fashion innovation and its nuanced relationship with formalwear and couture tailoring.
Theme and Co-Chairs
The event’s powerful theme was curated under the guidance of high-profile co-chairs including A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James serving as honorary co-chair. Together, they set the tone for one of the boldest, most culturally resonant Galas in recent memory.
The Best Dressed Stars at Met Gala 2025
The red carpet was a tapestry of elegance, opulence, and audacity. Here are the night’s standout looks, categorized for easy navigation:
| Celebrity | Designer | Look Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Zendaya | Louis Vuitton | Crisp all-white pantsuit with oversized hat; flashed engagement ring |
| Diana Ross | Ugo Mozie x Evan Ross x Diana Ross | Feathered showstopper with dramatic train |
| Kim Kardashian | Chrome Hearts | Head-to-toe leather, sleek and structured |
| Colman Domingo | Valentino | Two looks: cobalt bejeweled cape and patterned grey-white suit |
| Cardi B | Burberry | Emerald green gown, bold hair and eye color transformation |
| Kendall Jenner | Torishéju | Cleavage-baring NSFW skirt suit |
| Gigi Hadid | Miu Miu | Liquid gold gown that shimmered under lights |
| Bad Bunny | Prada | Oversized leather duffle, modern tailoring |
| Jennie Kim (BLACKPINK) | Custom | Fitted black suit with sweeping train |
| Jaden Smith | Custom | Plaid cape over black suit |
| Teyana Taylor | Ruth E. Carter | Pinstripe pants and velvet cape with bold shoulders |
Spotlight: Zendaya, Colman Domingo & Diana Ross
Zendaya: Effortless Icon
Fresh off her engagement announcement, Zendaya turned heads in a custom Louis Vuitton white pantsuit paired with an exaggerated hat, blending chic minimalism with grandeur. Her ensemble subtly nodded to traditional men’s tailoring while remaining fiercely feminine—a perfect nod to the theme.
Colman Domingo: Dual Masterpieces
As co-chair, Domingo delivered not one, but two jaw-dropping Valentino looks. He collaborated extensively with the fashion house, as he revealed to E! News:
“We took elements we loved and pushed the envelope. The final result celebrates fine tailoring and the beauty of history.”
Look One: A shimmering cobalt cape with floor-sweeping drama.
Look Two: A patterned grey and white suit that redefined evening menswear.
Diana Ross: A Supreme Moment
Music legend Diana Ross made an unforgettable entrance in a custom gown co-designed by herself, her son Evan Ross, and designer Ugo Mozie. With a train that swept the Met steps and plumage that echoed old-Hollywood decadence, she embodied regal elegance. Mozie’s work often centers on Afrocentric luxury, making this a poignant fashion moment.
Other Scene-Stealing Ensembles
Kim Kardashian: Leather Luxe
In a structured Chrome Hearts leather look, Kim once again blended dominance with femininity, emphasizing her command over red-carpet fashion.
Kendall Jenner: NSFW Edge
Sporting a cleavage-forward pantsuit from Torishéju, Kendall dared to bare in a design that challenged traditional suit tailoring.
Pamela Anderson: Retro Reimagined
The “Baywatch” star stunned with a bob haircut and a shimmering long-sleeved Tory Burch gown.
LaKeith Stanfield: White Hot
Wearing a monochrome white suit coat and top hat, the Get Out star presented a theatrical twist on Victorian tailoring.
Janelle Monáe: Meta Moment
Wearing a jacket printed with a suit over another suit, Janelle’s layered look was a self-aware nod to fashion’s history-meets-irony dynamic.
More Dapper & Divine Appearances
| Name | Designer/Style Notes |
|---|---|
| Madonna | Tom Ford’s satin white suit, accessorized with a cigar |
| Emma Chamberlain | Pinstriped Courrèges gown, vintage eBay glasses |
| Sabrina Carpenter | Burgundy pantsless Louis Vuitton look |
| Suki Waterhouse | Vest + skirt set with sky-high pumps |
| Pusha T | Deep red Louis Vuitton suit with glittering shoulders |
| Maya Hawke | Strapless Prada gown, sheer cape |
| Coco Jones | Cream Manish Malhotra gown, Jimmy Choo heels |
| Lewis Hamilton | Wales Bonner off-white tailored suit |
Visuals & Social Buzz
For a full gallery of red carpet highlights, visit Vogue’s Met Gala 2025 photo coverage.
Final Thoughts: A Night of Tailored Tribute
The 2025 Met Gala wasn’t just about glitz—it was about homage. With its theme spotlighting the heritage of Black style and craftsmanship, the event became a moving runway of cultural storytelling. From Diana Ross’s regal revival to Zendaya’s modern minimalism, this year’s event may well be remembered as one of the Met’s most powerful sartorial statements to date.
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