Met Gala 2025: A Celebration of Black Style and Tailoring - Coverage of Fashion's Biggest Night
Rihanna, Pamela Anderson, A$AP Rocky, and Demi Moore were among the A-list stars at the 2025 Met Gala. (Images via Getty Images)
Met Gala 2025
Covered by Lucy Jane Morris, Sally Marie, and Georgia Latham
IG: @swankymag
First published: 06th May 2025 at 9:00AM GMT
The biggest names in entertainment and fashion hit the red carpet to celebrate this year's theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Images via Getty Images
While (some) of the UK slept, over in Hollywood on the first Monday in May, a dazzling event was underway — it's that time again: the 2025 Met Gala. The annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gathered fashion and entertainment's biggest names to interpret this year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Anna Wintour, Vogue's editor-in-chief who has curated the event since 1995, appointed actor Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams as this year's co-chairs.
The star-studded red carpet dazzled with Hollywood's finest — Rihanna (sporting a surprise baby bump!), Pamela Anderson (debuting a fresh haircut), Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore — and the fashion was nothing short of spectacular. Read on to discover every show-stopping look from the 2025 Met Gala and learn more about the theme.
Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
Back in February, The Met unveiled the details for the 2025 Met Gala and The Costume Institute’s Spring Exhibition. This year, the theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style - exploring the importance of sartorial style to the formation of Black identities.
The exhibition and theme draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller's groundbreaking 2009 book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."
The exhibition is organized into 12 key sections exploring different aspects of dandy fashion, focusing on dress traditions in the United States and Europe: Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, Champion, Respectability, Jook (social spaces for entertainment), Heritage, Beauty, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism.
The Met Gala celebrates Black dandyism, a powerful fashion movement where Black men embraced and elevated the dandy aesthetic with precise attention to grooming and tailoring. While dandyism in the 18th and 19th centuries was known for its emphasis on beauty and refinement, for Black men it became a form of cultural resistance and empowerment. Through their distinctive style, Black dandies challenged existing racial and social hierarchies, transforming fashion into a tool for social change.
Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour co-chaired The Met Gala® on May 5, 2025 (last night); and LeBron James served as honorary chair.
In addition to this year’s Met Gala co-chairs, The Met revived the longstanding tradition of a Host Committee, comprising actors, artists, athletes, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and writers, that supported the evening’s festivities. The committee members this year were André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, Grace Wales Bonner, Jordan Casteel, Dapper Dan, Doechii, Ayo Edebiri, Edward Enninful, Jeremy O. Harris, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Rashid Johnson, Regina King, Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Audra McDonald, Janelle Monáe, Jeremy Pope, Angel Reese, Sha'Carri Richardson, Olivier Rousteing, Tyla, USHER, and Kara Walker.
Chef Kwame Onwuachi created The Met Gala menu and artist Cy Gavin provided the creative direction for the red carpet design, with other décor concepts led by Derek McLane and Raúl Àvila.
The dress code for the evening is “Tailored for You,” a nod to the exhibition’s focus on suiting and menswear—from specific silhouettes to various fabrics and accessories—that is purposefully designed to both provide guidance and invite creative interpretation. Each year the dress code takes inspiration from the exhibition theme and references ideas explored in the show. The Costume Institute Benefit (also known as The Met Gala®) takes place annually on the first Monday in May and provides the department with its primary source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, operations, and capital improvements.
“Every year, The Met Gala brings together cultural figures and style icons from across a wide array of fields to celebrate and support art and fashion. This spring’s event will mark the opening of the exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a profoundly scholarly show centering an important legacy of Black-led sartorial innovation and creative expression that continues to inspire and shape our world today.”
Colman Domingo
This year's co-chair made a stunning entrance in a Valentino creation - a flowing royal-blue cape adorned with striking gold embellishments, designed to honor the memory of Vogue's former editor-at-large, André Leon Talley.
Image one - Colman Domingo at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Image two - Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Doja Cat
Doja Cat made a bold statement in Marc Jacobs, wearing a pinstripe black jacket featuring dramatic shoulder pads and a leopard-print panel. The ensemble was completed with a coordinating leopard handbag, towering platform boots, and an oversized fur hat.
Doja Cat attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Diana Ross
Diana Ross delivered one of the night's most memorable moments in her Met Gala return after a 20-year absence. Despite being a last-minute addition, the iconic singer made a powerful statement in a gown featuring a meaningful touch - the names of her children and grandchildren delicately embroidered into its sweeping train. You can see the full staircase image below!
Diana Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Diana Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Lewis Hamilton
The acclaimed Formula One champion stunned in a bespoke Wales Bonner ensemble - a cream cropped jacket and suit paired with an ivory silk shirt and bowtie. The refined look was completed with detailed embroidery, a coordinating beret, and exquisite Tiffany & Co. accessories.
Met Gala co-chair Lewis Hamilton attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Doechii
Making her Met Gala debut, the "Anxiety" rapper commanded attention in a Louis Vuitton creation - a cream-colored suit featuring distinctive checkerboard print. The ensemble was elevated with a striking garnet red voluminous tie, matching boots, a coordinating mini bag, and a statement afro.
Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Rihanna
Closing out the Met Gala with a dramatic entrance, Rihanna showcased her signature style in a masterfully tailored ensemble. The "Anti" singer, announced during the event that she was expecting her third child, dazzled in a grey tweed corset paired with a sharp pinstripe suit. Her look was elevated with playful touches - a polka dot neck tie adding a splash of colour, while an oversized statement hat completed the bold, menswear-inspired aesthetic.
Rihanna attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Gigi Hadid
Channeling Old Hollywood glamour, the model stunned in a custom Miu Miu gold halter gown with intricate multi-colored beadwork - a tribute to pioneering 1940s designer Zelda Wynn Valdes. Her look was completed with elegant finger waves and statement silver earrings.
Gigi Hadid attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
Charli XCX
Making a dramatic statement, the artist chose a striking gothic ensemble by Ann Demeulemeester, combining a tailored suit jacket with an ethereal sheer skirt. The edgy look was completed with sleek thigh-high boots and delicate feather accents woven through their hair.
Charli xcx attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Aimee Lou Wood
The White Lotus star brought menswear-inspired elegance in an Ahluwalia creation - an asymmetrical tuxedo dress with crisp white shirt and black tie detailing. The distinctive look was completed with floral-adorned heels, classic white socks, and a sleek low bun.
Aimee Lou Wood attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Natasha Lyonne
The Poker Face star made a statement in a romantic lavender gown with dramatic trumpet sleeves and a sculptural turtleneck. The delicate lace-trimmed creation was complemented by bold hot pink stilettos and a cloud of voluminous curls.
Natasha Lyonne attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Chappell Roan
Making a dazzling entrance, the "Good Luck, Babe!" singer commanded attention in a fuschia crystal-encrusted pantsuit with geometric patterning. The avant-garde design featured strategic cutouts at the legs, revealing matching boots underneath, while her signature red hair cascaded in voluminous waves.
Chappell Roan attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Joey King
The A Family Affair actress dazzled in a custom Miu Miu creation - an emerald green suit adorned with mirror-like embellishments, complemented by a playful black-and-white checkerboard shirt and striped tie in bold red and yellow. A delicate gold clutch completed the eclectic ensemble.
Joey King attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
Power couple Jonas and Chopra-Jonas coordinated in sophisticated Balmain ensembles. He donned an elegant cream shirt adorned with a flowing knotted scarf and curated Tiffany & Co. jewelry, while she captivated in a striking halter-neck dress featuring playful polka dots, dramatically accented with a show-stopping emerald necklace.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
Callum Turner and Dua Lipa
The "Levitating" singer arrived with fiancé Callum Turner, stunning in a black ensemble featuring a crystal-embellished bodice and layered skirt design - a fur mini overlaid with sheer tulle that extended into a dramatic detachable train. Her sleek hairstyle was artfully finished with sculpted baby hairs.
Callum Turner and Dua Lipa attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Shakira
The "Chantaje" singer stunned in a Prabal Gurung creation - a strapless gown in soft pink featuring dramatic side cutouts and an impressive sweeping train. Her look was completed with statement Tiffany & Co. diamonds and effortlessly styled curls.
Shakira attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
Halle Berry
The Oscar-winning actress commanded attention in a LaQuan Smith creation - a form-fitting gown with dramatic black and sheer striping that cascaded into an elegant train. The striking silhouette was complemented by a structured cropped blazer and sophisticated black fascinator.
Halle Berry attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Emma Chamberlain
The social media star made a sophisticated statement in a custom Courrèges creation - a sleek halter-neck pinstripe dress paired with elegant Stuart Weitzman heels. The ensemble was elevated with translucent gloves, delicate reading glasses, and vintage sapphire-adorned earrings sourced from eBay.
Emma Chamberlain arrives at the 2025 Met Gala. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican rapper made a sophisticated statement in Prada, wearing a tailored brown suit with a cropped blazer. The ensemble was elevated with a cream-colored tie, small-frame sunglasses, and sparkling gold gloves, while a brown hat and coordinating tote bag completed the look.
Bad Bunny attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Hunter Schafter
The Euphoria star made a striking entrance in a custom Prada ensemble - an oversized black-and-white suit styled with elegant white gloves and a chic beret. The look was completed with the jacket artfully draped across her shoulders.
Hunter Schafer attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
Pusha T
The "Mercy" rapper donned a burgundy Louis Vuitton pinstripe suit adorned with rhinestone embellishments. The sleek ensemble was complemented by black loafers and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Pusha T attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria actress dazzled in a custom Miu Miu creation - a shimmering black gown with an elegant keyhole neckline, ornate gold brooch, and dramatic fringed sleeves. Her look paid homage to Kim Novak's iconic dress from The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968).
Sydney Sweeney attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Madonna
Madonna made a striking entrance in an elegant cream silk suit ensemble, paired with a crisp white shirt and bowtie. The queen of pop added her signature edge with delicate fishnet gloves and carried a cigar as an unexpected accessory.
Madonna attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
Anne Hathaway
The Idea of You actress stunned in a Carolina Herrera ensemble featuring an oversized white shirt and metallic maxi skirt. The elegant look, paying tribute to André Leon Talley, was accessorized with a dramatic sapphire necklace and sleek high ponytail.
Anne Hathaway attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Adrien Brody
The star of The Brutalist made a refined statement in a minimalist all-black ensemble - a flowing buttonless jacket paired with high-waisted trousers and a crisp shirt. The understated look was elevated with patent leather oxfords and an unexpected accent: a whimsical pink and green floral brooch.
Adrien Brody attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Tracee Ellis Ross
The American Fiction actress commanded attention in a multi-toned pink Marc Jacobs ensemble. Her striking look featured a cropped jacket paired with angular pants and a white shirt, while a statement hot pink sash transformed into a dramatic bow and train. A Stephen Jones-designed oversized fedora completed the bold aesthetic.
Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Jon Batiste
The Grammy-winning singer made a statement entrance carrying his saxophone, wearing a Tom Ford polka-dotted black suit. The sophisticated ensemble was completed with a grey tie, delicate white floral brooch, and dramatic wide-leg trousers.
Jon Batiste attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Simone Biles
The Olympic gymnast dazzled in a striking sapphire blue sleeveless mini dress featuring delicate floral embroidery and an ethereal flowing cape. The ensemble was completed with coordinating blue stilettos, a crystalline white bowtie, and a sophisticated hairstyle with an elegant side sweep.
Simone Biles attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Demi Moore
The star of The Substance stunned in a Thom Browne creation - a strapless black sequin gown featuring dramatic angular white stripes and an avant-garde circular headpiece. The striking ensemble was completed with Tiffany & Co. accessories, including silver bangles and drop earrings, while her hair was styled in an elegant low bun.
Demi Moore attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)
Zendaya
The Dune: Part Two actress arrived in a striking Louis Vuitton ensemble - an all-white fitted suit with a cinched-waist blazer, elegant wide-leg trousers, and a dramatic sun hat completing the refined look.
Zendaya attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Lizzo
Lizzo made a dramatic entrance in a tuxedo-inspired monochrome gown featuring an elegant mermaid silhouette. The "About Damn Time" singer accessorized with a vintage-inspired cigarette holder, while her platinum blonde transformation and bold dark lip completed the striking Old Hollywood look.
Lizzo attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Miley Cyrus
The "End of the World" singer commanded attention in a striking Alaïa ensemble featuring a textured cropped top with snakeskin detailing and a dramatic flowing skirt. The sleek all-black look was elevated with an elegant gold Cartier choker.
Miley Cyrus attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Megan Thee Stallion
The "Mamushi" rapper stunned in a Michael Kors design - an elegant silver halter gown with a bold thigh-high slit, complemented by a dramatic white fur coat with cathedral-length train. Paying homage to Josephine Baker, she topped the look with a sculptural red updo featuring geometric accents and crystal embellishments.
Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber made an elegant statement in a minimalist black suit jacket dress with sheer tights. The sophisticated silhouette featured a daring neckline, beautifully accented by a classic Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace.
Hailey Bieber attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Kylie Jenner
The reality TV star commanded attention in a custom Ferragamo creation - a sophisticated black-and-grey dress featuring a structured corset bodice and dramatic thigh-high slit. The elegant ensemble was completed with pointed heels, sheer gloves, and a gracefully draped satin shawl.
Kylie Jenner attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
FKA Twigs
The "Cellophane" singer delivered a sophisticated nod to the Roaring Twenties in a Wales Bonner creation - a cream-colored dress embellished with scalloped rhinestone detailing and brown fur trim. The elegant ensemble was completed with a gracefully draped white fur shawl.
FKA Twigs attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Lupita Nyong’o
The Wild Robot actress commanded attention in a striking Chanel ensemble - a precisely tailored cyan suit paired with a matching hat. The sophisticated menswear-inspired silhouette was softened with feminine details, including an elegant floral brooch and dramatic flowing cape.
Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Discover more fashion
While the UK slept, the over in the US on the first Monday in May — it's that time again: the 2025 Met Gala. The annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gathered fashion and entertainment's biggest names to interpret this year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
The star-studded red carpet dazzled with Hollywood's finest — Rihanna (sporting a surprise baby bump!), Pamela Anderson (debuting a fresh haircut), Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore — and the fashion was nothing short of spectacular. Read on to discover every show-stopping look from the 2025 Met Gala and learn more about the theme.