The Best Dressed Stars at the Met Gala 2025

At the Met Gala 2025, where the theme Tailored for You invited attendees to explore the intricacies of bespoke style and cultural legacy, only a handful rose to the occasion. While the majority leaned heavily on traditional tailoring, favoring monochromatic palettes and minimal risk, a select few delivered thoughtful interpretations of the theme. These standout guests treated tailoring as a canvas for storytelling, honoring history, heritage, and the artistry of precise construction.

MET GALA

Despite an unusually quiet red carpet by Met Gala standards, those who stood out did so with intention. From sculptural silhouettes that nodded to 18th-century formalwear to modern reimaginings of the Black dandy figure, these looks combined personal narrative with impeccable craftsmanship. Fabrics carried weight, silk jacquards, velvet suiting, and intricate embroidery offered moments of texture and visual relief from an otherwise subdued affair.

What separated the best-dressed from the rest this year wasn’t spectacle, but control. While many defaulted to black suiting and standard glam, a handful opted for conceptual tailoring that referenced both contemporary culture and historical elegance. It may not have been the most extravagant Met Gala in recent memory, but those who understood the theme, who treated tailoring as identity rather than trend, left the lasting impression.

KYLIE JENNER

At the 2025 Met Gala, Kylie Jenner’s Ferragamo look captured the tension between restraint and opulence that Maximilian Davis has made central to his vision for the house. Dressed in a sharply tailored ensemble crafted with architectural precision, Jenner’s appearance stood out in a sea of neutral suiting. Her look drew from the codes of classic Hollywood while embracing the radical elegance of Black dandyism, a central theme of this year’s exhibition.

DOECHII

Doechii delivered one of the evening’s most intricately referenced ensembles in a custom Louis Vuitton look designed by Pharrell Williams. The outfit reimagined 18th-century menswear through a contemporary lens, drawing direct inspiration from Julius Soubise, the Afro-Caribbean fencing master and noted dandy of Georgian England. Composed of a pearl-buttoned tailcoat and waistcoat in monogrammed light grey-blue wool, worn over a white poplin shirt and tailored shorts in Damier Azur, the look layered historicism with subversion. Finished with burgundy silk socks, matching Mary-Janes, and a beaded mini Speedy bag, the outfit treated each detail, from fabric to silhouette, as part of a narrative that honored Black sartorial legacy while pushing forward the codes of red carpet dressing.

 Damson Idris

Damson Idris brought a sharp reinterpretation of heritage to the Met Gala in a rouge Tommy Hilfiger tuxedo that reimagined the brand’s 2000 Tommy Tartan for a new era. The blazer’s red plaid, rooted in ‘90s color-block references, was elevated with gold beading and custom buttons that played with the codes of American formalwear. A satin lapel added refinement, while the inner lining, an updated Ithaca stripe in powder blue with gold detailing, underscored the garment’s attention to detail. Paired with flared tuxedo trousers trimmed with a satin side stripe and anchored by a crisp white shirt, the ensemble nodded to modern dandyism. Finishing the look, Damson wore bespoke jewelry from his label DIDRIS.

CARDI B

Cardi B turned heads in an Edwardian-inspired ensemble that fused historical references with commanding theatricality. Her tailored moat green velvet coat and matching trousers were covered in a baroque floral-damask pattern, a nod to aristocratic interiors of the early 20th century. Paired with a corseted top featuring a cutout back and exaggerated waist, the silhouette played with structure and seduction. A cricket yellow jacquard velvet blouse introduced a jolt of brightness beneath the coat, cinched at the waist with a matching silk cummerbund. Beaded fringing added rhythmic motion to the look, while a thistle-shaped brooch in cubic zirconia and rhodium anchored the outfit with a final flourish.

Hunter Schafer

 

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Hunter Schafer showcased a sophisticated interpretation of the event’s theme, in a custom Prada ensemble. Her outfit featured a monochromatic palette of black and white, consisting of a white roll-neck layered under a crisp button-down shirt, topped with a double-breasted white jacket. Draped over her shoulders was a sleek black blazer, adding a refined contrast to the look. A white beret completed the ensemble, echoing the dandy-inspired aesthetic central to the evening’s theme.

KAYTRANADA

Kaytranada made his Met Gala debut wearing a custom Alexander McQueen ensemble that paid homage to the legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. The outfit featured a black cavalry twill suit with a shrunken jacket and cropped kickback trousers, paired with a white cotton poplin tuxedo shirt. A standout element was the belted wingtip collar adorned with layers of ivory-washed silk, organza, and georgette, adding a touch of whimsy to the crisp tailoring.

Pharrell and Helen Williams

Pharrell Williams wore a bespoke Louis Vuitton look that fully embraced the event’s theme while offering a glimpse into his evolving vision for the house. His cropped evening jacket, composed entirely of hand-latticed white pearls in alternating sizes to mimic pinstripes, redefined the codes of classic tailoring through intricate craft. Paired with flared black wool trousers, a crisp sea island cotton shirt, and a black silk tie, the ensemble reflected the LVERS philosophy, a belief in dressing as a means of self-enhancement, closely aligned with the tradition of Black dandyism. Finishing touches, including soft black LV Jazz derbies and a deep burgundy crocodile Speedy P9 bag with an aged gold chain, punctuated the look with luxury.

ZENDAYA

Zendaya arrived in a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble designed by Pharrell Williams, delivering a sculptural take on power-dressing that bridged eras and identities. Her single-breasted tuxedo, tailored in matte white silk and radzimir, featured flared trousers and a matching waistcoat, worn over a silk dress shirt and wide necktie. The look channeled the sharp elegance of 1980s suit silhouettes while evoking the zoot suit legacy central to the Met’s theme. Topped with a wide-brimmed floppy felt hat, the ensemble paid homage to the stage presence of Black female musicians of the 1970s, combining rhythm-and-blues heritage with runway precision. 

Emma Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain made a striking entrance as both host and muse in a custom Courrèges creation, marking the house’s Met Gala debut under Nicolas Di Felice. Her navy asymmetrical crepe dress unraveled across the body like a sculptural ribbon, referencing Look 19 from the Fall-Winter 2025 collection while transforming traditional pinstripe tailoring into something more fluid and abstract. Matching tulle gloves and tights extended the motif, their embroidered lines contouring the limbs like drawn-on architecture. 

Rihanna

 

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Rihanna made a dramatic entrance, revealing her third pregnancy in a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble that blended menswear tailoring with feminine elegance. Embracing the gala’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” her outfit featured a cropped black Spencer jacket, a wool bustier bodysuit, and a pinstriped skirt with a sculptural bustle designed to resemble tied sleeves of a men’s suit. She accessorized with a wide-brimmed hat crafted in collaboration with milliner Stephen Jones, a polka-dotted ascot, and two-tone spectator pumps, completing the look with a white pique collar.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams donned a custom Moncler gown designed by Edward Enninful, making a striking impression. The icy-blue satin dress featured off-the-shoulder straps and a soft cowl neckline, anchored by a sheer lace panel that flowed from the hip to the floor. Layered with a voluminous silver quilted cape, a nod to Moncler’s signature outerwear, the ensemble combined elegance with sculptural drama. Williams completed the look with vintage Fred Leighton diamonds and a rose-gold bob styled in sleek 1920s-inspired finger waves, adding a touch of retro glamour to a thoroughly modern silhouette.

Willy Chavarria and Maluma

Willy Chavarria and Maluma arrived at the Met Gala 2025 in custom suits that reimagined Pachuco style for a contemporary stage, transforming the red carpet into a platform for cultural resistance and pride. Drawing from a tradition born in 1930s Mexican and Latino American communities, their looks echoed the bold silhouettes and expressive flourishes of an era where fashion served as defiance. Chavarria’s CHICLE-toned suit, constructed from a silk, cotton, and metal blend with a satin finish, featured his signature Heretic blazer, defined by its double-breasted structure, strong shoulder, and cinched waist, paired with column trousers, a black pointed-collar shirt, emerald cloqué tie, and a gold double pocket watch chain. Maluma’s look mirrored the silhouette in spirit but diverged in texture and tone, featuring a deep cloqué fabric in emerald, sapphire, and black floral motifs, accessorized with a pink silk tie, coordinating shirt, and a traditional bolero hat crafted by Mexico City’s historic Tardan milliner.

Cynthia Erivo

 

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Cynthia Erivo captivated in a custom Givenchy ensemble designed by Sarah Burton. Her look featured a structured, crystal-embroidered corset paired with a voluminous black tulle skirt, creating a dramatic high-low silhouette that showcased her lace-up boots and thigh tattoo . The ensemble drew inspiration from Rococo-era fashion and Black dandyism, blending historical references with contemporary tailoring. Complementing her outfit, Erivo’s manicure, incorporated miniature elements like pocket squares and ties, reflecting the menswear motifs central to the gala’s theme.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett made a powerful Met Gala 2025 debut, with a custom Burberry ensemble. Her outfit featured a blue velvet vine-jacquard tuxedo cape, a sharply tailored waistcoat, and tuxedo trousers with side stripes, all layered over a sheer black blouse and gauze tie. The look was completed with a black wide-brimmed hat by Jon Narcisso Millinery, a silver purse, and a black cane, adding a touch of theatrical elegance to her commanding presence on the blue carpet. Bassett’s ensemble drew inspiration from La Sape, the Congolese movement known as the Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People, which celebrates style as a form of resistance and identity.

Laura Harrier

Laura Harrier wore a custom Zac Posen look for Gap to the 2025 Met Gala, crafted at the brand’s New York headquarters with a clear focus on American design codes and couture-level execution. The outfit featured raw natural denim, complete with shank buttons and double-needle stitching, details that reflect Gap’s longstanding design language. Elongated pant legs in double-face duchess silk satin introduced a formal contrast, using a fabric traditionally reserved for eveningwear to shift the context of classic denim. Voluminous sheer sleeves in cotton organdie added movement and softness, drawing from Gap’s history with natural textiles and reinterpreting casual elements with elegance.

Paloma Elsesser

Paloma Elsesser stepped onto the Met Gala 2025 carpet in a vivid red wool-silk tailored dress designed by Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo, offering a bold yet refined take on the evening’s theme. The double-breasted silhouette, complete with sharp lapels and tonal feather embroidery, combined classic suiting elements with sensual detailing, creating a look that radiated confidence and control. Finished with black patent wedge heels, the ensemble balanced power and glamour in equal measure. Davis’s keen understanding of Paloma’s style and the cultural context of the night resulted in a look that felt unapologetically expressive.

LISA

Lisa arrived at the Met Gala 2025 in a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble designed by Pharrell Williams. Her floor-length single-breasted silk shantung coat, adorned with crystal-encrusted buttons, concealed a black lace basque jacket, originally a men’s blazer, reconstructed with corsetry and boning. The lacework, overlaid with the Louis Vuitton Flower Monogram, featured elements from a Henry Taylor artwork, hand-embellished with crystals and echoed in the sheer tulle body beneath. Monogram tights and a Speedy P9 Bandoulière 20 evening bag in black leather with hand-set pearl detailing completed the look.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman made a bold statement with a custom Balenciaga Couture gown and a striking new hairstyle. The black strapless gown, inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s 1952 designs, featured a sculpted organza bodice, silk satin bow belts at the waist and hips, and a voluminous skirt supported by multiple layers of petticoats, creating a dramatic silhouette. Kidman complemented the ensemble with black lace gloves, satin ankle heels, and diamond jewelry from Cindy Chao The Art Jewel‘s White Label Collection.

Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith and Burberry paid tribute to Selina Lazevski, a Black equestrian figure from Belle Époque Paris. Her ensemble centered around a burgundy embossed leather bustle coat, its cinched waist and voluminous silhouette echoing Victorian tailoring with a contemporary edge. Underneath, a sunflower-jacquard silk and tulle corset and matching tailored trousers deepened the palette and reinforced the historical reference through texture and structure. A wide-brimmed hat by Esenshel and mahogany red leather Cameo Fringe boots completed the look, grounding it in both period elegance and modern assertion. Each element worked in concert to revive a portrait of Black grace and strength from 1891, reimagined through fashion’s present lens.

Lakeith Stanfield

Lakeith Stanfield brought a quiet force to the carpet in a Ferragamo ensemble that balanced softness with structure. His look centered on a mascarpone-toned wool cashmere robe coat, belted at the waist and finished with silk satin collar and cuffs, offering a fluid counterpoint to the formality of eveningwear. Beneath the coat, he wore black pleated wool crepe trousers paired with a crisp white cotton poplin shirt, matching vest, tuxedo belt, and bow tie, classic elements recalibrated through Ferragamo’s modern tailoring perspective.

André 3000

Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti wore a custom navy gown designed by Moncler, featuring a dramatic hood and long train, complemented by matching gloves. The look was styled by Edward Enninful, former editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

FUTURE

Future wore a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble designed by Pharrell Williams, fusing streetwear energy with precision tailoring in a nod to contemporary dandyism. His look featured a tailored track jacket and matching flared trousers crafted from textured bouclé wool in a grey Prince of Wales jacquard, accented with burgundy highlights and meticulously hand-embroidered with crystals and red beads. A crisp white cotton shirt and black silk tie grounded the ensemble, while leather driving gloves and LV Clash sunglasses added sharp, assertive details. The look was completed with black crocodile LV ButterSoft Foot Sneakers and a Speedy P9 Bandoulière 40 bag, hand-embroidered with black pearls and crystals.

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne embraced theatrical elegance in a custom Alexander McQueen gown from the Autumn/Winter 2025 collection. The lavender dress featured a high-neck collar, gathered cuffs, and an asymmetrical layered skirt, blending Victorian-inspired tailoring with Lyonne’s signature offbeat charm. Styled by Patty Wilson, the look stood out for its romantic yet structured silhouette, aligning with the gala’s theme

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri honored her father’s sartorial legacy with a custom Ferragamo ensemble designed by Maximilian Davis. The look featured a floor-length wool-silk shirtdress adorned with cascading red glass beads, layered beneath a sweeping black leather tailcoat. Edebiri shared that the outfit was inspired by her father’s wedding attire, leather trousers and tuxedo tails, reflecting his status as “one of the dandiest men” she knows. Completing the ensemble were vintage Cartier accessories, including a 1997 gold pocket watch and a 1966 dog-shaped brooch, adding personal and historical depth to the look.

ROSÉ

Rosé of BLACKPINK wore a Saint Laurent outfit featuring a sharp black suit with bold shoulders and a plunging neckline, paired with a dramatic cape that added a touch of romantic elegance. The ensemble was complemented by red heeled sandals and a statement necklace, enhancing the sophisticated aesthetic.

PUSHA T

At the 2025 Met Gala, Pusha T wore a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble designed by Pharrell Williams. His double-breasted burgundy pinstripe suit featured crystal embellishments that created an ombré effect across the shoulders. The look was completed with a crisp white shirt, black tie, and black wingtip shoes adorned with silver hardware.