Everything you missed at the Met Gala 2025 — from the theme and best red carpet looks to the star-studded guest list, standout moments, and where to rewatch it all.
What Is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night, an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. Hosted by Vogue and Anna Wintour, it brings together A-list celebrities, designers, and cultural icons for an unforgettable evening of avant-garde style.
Met Gala 2025 Theme
The Met Gala 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is a bold celebration of cultural elegance, individual expression, and historical resonance. Inspired by the Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition of the same name, the theme highlights the rich tradition of Black dandyism—a sartorial practice that redefines masculinity, sophistication, and rebellion through tailored fashion. The exhibition examines how clothing has served as a powerful tool in shaping and expressing Black identities across the Atlantic diaspora, from Harlem and London to Dakar and Kingston. It dives into the nuanced ways Black communities have used fashion to navigate social structures, claim autonomy, and project pride and power.
Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Best Looks
Jenna Ortega
Jenna stunned in a daring custom Balmain gown designed by Olivier Rousteing, crafted entirely from rulers — a bold, avant-garde tribute to the precision, craftsmanship, and tailored elegance at the heart of Black dandyism.
Jenna Ortega at the #MetGala. https://t.co/MzcTJmcmWO pic.twitter.com/q5F3hsrWwx
— Variety (@Variety) May 6, 2025
Rihanna
Rihanna made her signature late entrance after the carpet had cleared, revealing her baby bump in a striking Marc Jacobs ensemble. She wore a gray bustier paired with a dramatic black floor-length skirt and a cropped jacket, complete with coordinating heels, a tie, and a statement hat
Rihanna closes down the #MetGala carpet. https://t.co/MzcTJmcmWO pic.twitter.com/Gm31A1nz66
— Variety (@Variety) May 6, 2025
Doechii
Doechii turned heads in a striking Louis Vuitton ensemble—a powerful tribute to André Leon Talley that all but confirmed who she’d be wearing on fashion’s biggest night.
Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/n5XIGshtlR
— 📸 (@metgalacrave) May 5, 2025
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny rocked a chocolate brown Prada suit with a modern take on the traditional pava hat—an elegant nod to his Puerto Rican jíbaro roots.
yes bad bunny at the met gala. pic.twitter.com/8nkBAVUJzi
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) May 5, 2025
Teyana Taylor
The 34-year-old multi-hyphenate—singer, dancer, actress, and co-host of Vogue’s livestream—wore a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble styled by two-time Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. The powerful look honored the rebellious legacy of once-outlawed suits that later became iconic symbols of style and resistance.
Teyana Taylor arriving to the #metgala in custom Marc Jacobs pic.twitter.com/R3Xt4MqqLB
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) May 5, 2025
A$AP Rocky
The rapper and 2025 Met Gala co-chair honored his Harlem roots in a custom AWGE ensemble, co-designed with his longtime stylist Matthew Henson.
ASAP Rocky at the 2025 MET GALA! pic.twitter.com/4C7ATrRvO9
— Outlander Magazine (@StreetFashion01) May 5, 2025
Diana Ross
As it turns out, Ross designed the look herself—drawing inspiration from her iconic costumes in the 1975 cult classic Mahogany.
diana ross at the met gala pic.twitter.com/7x4KRS2knk
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) May 5, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton bodysuit with sweeping tails—a bold, dramatic twist on the classic dandy tailcoat.
THE QUEEN OF THE ESPRESSO COLOR, SABRINA CARPENTER pic.twitter.com/9Ac0ZFzTwB
— 𝒱𝐸𝒩𝐼𝒞𝐸 𝐵𝐼𝒯𝒞𝐻 (@yourvenicechick) May 5, 2025
