Monday night in New York City, the Met Gala 2025 delivered a masterclass in fashion, culture, and identity as A-list celebrities graced the iconic Met steps in looks that paid tribute to this year’s groundbreaking theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s newly unveiled exhibit exploring the legacy of the Black dandy and the significance of clothing in shaping Black identities across the Atlantic diaspora, this year’s event was the first since 2003 to center exclusively on menswear — and it made history.
The blue carpet became a canvas where tailoring met radical creativity, and traditional codes of masculine dress were bent, broken, and beautifully reimagined. From reworked tuxedos to capes embroidered with personal histories, these stars didn’t just dress to impress — they dressed to express.
Chappell Roan: Disco Dandy in Hot Pink
Chappell Roan lit up the Met’s blue carpet in a one-of-a-kind hot pink patchwork ensemble, sourced from eBay and styled in collaboration with Wicked costume designer Paul Tazewell. With glam by the legendary Pat McGrath, Roan was pure Studio 54 fantasy — a queer, campy burst of color in a sea of noir tailoring. It was disco meets DIY, and exactly the kind of joyful rebellion Black dandyism celebrates.
Rihanna’s Radiant Reveal in Marc Jacobs
A Met Gala without Rihanna is like a tux without tailoring — incomplete. Returning as a co-chair, Rihanna didn’t just make an entrance — she made an announcement, debuting her third pregnancy in a custom Marc Jacobs creation. With A$AP Rocky by her side, the look — bold yet intimate — wove together fashion, legacy, and the future in one of the evening’s most iconic moments.
Sabrina Carpenter: Tailored to the Bone
In a burgundy Louis Vuitton bodysuit with razor-sharp tailoring, Sabrina Carpenter embraced the theme with unexpected edge. Designed by Pharrell Williams, LV’s Men’s Creative Director, the “no pants” suit was both cheeky and chic. “You’re quite short, so no pants for you,” Pharrell reportedly told her — and the result? A micro-suit moment that turned heads and redefined modern femininity within menswear codes.
Teyana Taylor: Harlem Rose in Bloom
One of the night’s most poignant looks came from Teyana Taylor, co-host of Vogue’s red carpet livestream, who arrived in a regal burgundy cape by Marc Jacobs embroidered with “Harlem Rose” — a nod to her 2018 anthem. Joined by Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, Taylor’s look was a love letter to Black cultural artistry, fusing high fashion with storytelling, music, and identity.
Doja Cat: Exaggerated Elegance
Always one to push boundaries, Doja Cat leaned into shoulder drama and feline ferocity in custom Marc Jacobs. With oversized shoulder pads and a leopard-print bustier panel, her look was unapologetically bold. “I just wanted to feel like a little gangsta,” she said. And she did — wrapped in architectural silhouettes that roared with power.
Cardi B: Ivy League in Green Burberry
In an ivy-green Burberry pantsuit, Cardi B debuted not just a new hairstyle but a whole new persona. With matching nails, eyeshadow, and even eye color, Cardi’s look was a masterclass in monochromatic sophistication — tailored but with unmistakable Cardi flair. It was business, but make it boss.
Blackpink’s Jennie: Chanel’s Gender-Bending Elegance
Jennie Kim of Blackpink stunned in custom Chanel, reimagining a traditional men’s suit as an off-the-shoulder gown with a sweeping skirt. With craftsmanship and couture precision, the look merged softness with structure, perfectly echoing the dandy’s love for elegance, androgyny, and swagger.
Imaan Hammam: White-Hot Dandy Realness
Dutch supermodel Imaan Hammam brought the house down in Magda Butrym, serving tailored perfection in crisp white. The sharp shoulders, cinched waist, and billowing trousers gave a nod to historical Black dandyism, but the raven black shirt and polka dot tie grounded it in now. Her cane? A final flourish that whispered: chef’s kiss.
Lisa’s Met Gala Debut: Logos, Legacy, and Louis Vuitton
Making her Met debut, K-pop superstar Lisa arrived in a logo-heavy Louis Vuitton look that transcended branding. Woven into her outfit were embroidered portraits by Henry Taylor, the artist behind Pharrell’s Vogue cover. It wasn’t just fashion — it was a walking gallery, merging pop, art, and identity in one unforgettable look.
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