Met Gala 2025: Stars don their tailored best in suits, feathers and ties

 

Met Gala 2025 live updates: Rihanna stuns on the red carpet after Diana Ross, Zendaya and other stars dazzle on fashion's biggest night

Monday night marked one of the world's biggest nights of fashion, as stars served up their most iconic looks for the annual Met Gala in New York City.

The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.

It was inspired by a newly unveiled exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's costume institute featuring the "black dandy", which Vogue says "examines the importance of clothing and style to the formation of black identities in the Atlantic diaspora".

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Here is a look at some of the highlights:

1. A$AP Rocky designs his own look

One of the evening's co-chairs, the stylish A$AP Rocky, said his outfit was inspired by his birthplace, Harlem, New York, and that he designed it entirely on his own - complete with a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. Read more..... 

2. Demi Moore with a literal interpretation

Demi Moore gave us another round of method dressing.

Her press tour for The Substance recalled the body horror themes of the movie, while her awards campaign for the role of Elisabeth Sparkle saw her dressing for the glam statuettes. Read more..... 

3. Bad Bunny pays homage to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny wore a brown Prada suit, which he said he worked on with the Italian fashion house for a few months before the event.

He also stayed on theme by accessorising with embellished gloves, a brooch and a hat that paid homage to his Puerto Rican heritage. Read more..... 

4. Rihanna shows off her third pregnancy

Rihanna, typically one of the most stylish attendees at the Gala, returned to the Met steps this year in Marc Jacobs, debuting her pregnancy with co-chair of the evening A$AP Rocky. Read more..... 

5. Diana Ross' ensemble is all drama

Legendary singer Diana Ross wore a show-stopping white ensemble, complete with feathers and a long train that required at least two assistants.

On the carpet, Ross said her son persuaded her to attend this year's event. The last time she attended the Met Gala is 2003. Read more..... 

6. Sir Lewis Hamilton in a cream suit

Black British designer Grace Wales Bonner dressed British Formula One star Sir Lewis Hamilton for the night. Sir Hamilton was a co-chair of this year's event.

The pair have worked together in the past with Wales Bonner dressing Hamilton for the 2023 British Fashion Award. Read more..... 

7. Sydney Sweeney in Miu Miu

Actress Sydney Sweeney wore a custom Miu Miu gown - her third time wearing the designer at the Met Gala. This time, her dress was complete with beaded fringe shoulders and gold hardware detailing on the neck.

Speaking about her look, Sweeney said it paid homage to actress and painter Kim Novak. Read more..... 

8. Barry Keoghan in custom Valentino

Irish actor Barry Keoghan wore a custom-made Valentino fit, with florals embroidered on the cuffs and a silk red scarf wrapped around the waist. Read more..... 

9. Lorde looks sleek in Thom Browne

New Zealand singer Lorde made a rare appearance at the Met Gala this year (she has not attended since 2021).

She wore a metallic silver floor-length skirt set, and a matching bandeau and blazer designed by Thom Browne. Read more..... 

10. Zendaya goes monochromatic

Zendaya, known for her dazzling red carpet style, opted for a more lowkey custom Louis Vuitton monochromatic cream suit at this year's Met Gala.

Only one slight pop of colour in Zendaya's look: her manicured red nails. Read more..... 

11. Simone Biles stuns in electric blue

Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles brought a pop of colour to the Met Gala carpet with a striking blue minidress that featured a collared neckline, a long train and jewelled appliques.

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12. Coco Jones dazzles from head to toe

Singer Coco Jones opted for a look designed by Indian brand Manish Malhotra.

She wore a tailored cream and white look that featured ornate embroidery and a dramatic long-sleeve coat. Jones also wore a large statement necklace and Jimmy Choo heels. Read more..... 

13. Colman Domingo with two looks in one

Actor and playwright Colman Domingo could have inspired this year's Met Gala theme, as he's been carrying the baton for well-dressed men on the red carpet for several years now.

He donned a royal blue Valentino cloak that paid homage to Andre Leon Talley, former editor-at-large on Vogue whom Anna Wintour called "a dandy among dandies." Read more..... 

14. Teyana Taylor is a rose in Harlem

Actress and singer Teyana Taylor, who hosted Vogue's live stream of the red carpet, arrived in custom Marc Jacobs on the arm of costume designer Ruth E. Carter. Ms Carter has worked with filmmaker Spike Lee and on the Black Panther movie franchise to create some modern pop cultural cues for the black dandy. Read more..... 

15. Emma Chamberlain debuts new pixie cut

Social media influencer Emma Chamberlain looked sharp and on theme with a backless tailored suit dress designed by French fashion house Courrèges. Read more..... 

16. Cynthia Erivo smiles wide in Givenchy

Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, known for her on-theme style, wore a Givenchy ensemble featuring a bedazzled bodice and an extra-long black train with matching leather boots and nails. Read more..... 

17. Sabrina Carpenter in Louis Vuitton

Sabrina Carpenter wore a burgundy Louis Vuitton bodysuit that featured all the tailoring of a regular suit.

The singer said she worked with recording artist Pharrell Williams - also the men's creative director of Louis Vuitton - on the bottomless look. Read more..... 

18. Doja Cat's bold and big shoulder pads

Recording artist Doja Cat wore a custom Marc Jacobs look that featured giant shoulder pads and a leopard-print bustier panel.

"I just wanted to feel like a little gangsta," she said. Read more..... 

19. Tracee Ellis Ross in shades of pink

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross was one of the few people who wore pink at this year's Met Gala.

She donned a custom Marc Jacobs suit that was complete with a giant, hot pink bow at the back, a matching top hat and some unique bling. Read more..... 

20. Andre 3000 wears a piano

In one of the more memorable looks of the evening, Andre 3000 showed up to the Met Gala carpet with a black and white piano strapped to his back and a trash bag as a purse. Read more..... 

21. Lupita Nyong'o in powder blue Chanel

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o wore a stunning powder blue Chanel suit, with a matching hat and transparent cape.

She accessorised the look with bedazzled, black rhinestone eyebrows. Read more..... 

22. Cardi B in ivy green Burberry

Rapper Cardi B debuted a new hairstyle (and eye colour) in a green Burberry pantsuit, complete with matching nails and eye shadow. Read more..... 

23. Doechii makes her Met Gala debut in LV

Doechii took brand representation to new levels, stamping the famous Louis Vuitton logo on her face to go along with the motif of her suit.

The American rapper is often seen wearing looks from the French fashion house. Read more..... 

24. Janelle Monae is on theme (and on time)

When asked about her outfit on the carpet, Janelle Monáe responded simply - "free" - followed by an expletive.

"And when I'm in my suit, that is exactly how I feel," she said.

She wore a Thom Brown suit, with whom she's attended the Met Gala as a guest for the last several years.  Read more..... 

25. Madonna references herself

Pop legend Madonna accessorised her cream-colored tuxedo with a cigar, creating an interplay between soft feminine materials and a distinct masculine energy. Read more.....