Best Dressed of the 2025 Met Gala: 18 Red Carpet Looks That Redefined Tailoring

If there’s one red carpet that can be considered the Olympics of fashion, it’s certainly the Met Gala. On the first Monday in May, a beautiful gown just won’t cut it. The displays of fashion worn throughout the years, which range from live costume changes to glow-in-the-dark looks, prove that standing out at the Met Gala takes grit—and a lot of imagination.

Marking a historic milestone, this year was no exception. Sticking to the “Tailored for You” theme, which is inspired by the Costume Institute’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit, stars like Colman Domingo, Doja Cat, Zendaya, and Lewis Hamilton dashed up the Met Museum steps with unique takes on traditional suiting. Meanwhile, other names like Diana Ross and Gigi Hadid opted to honor the gala’s theme with glamorous gowns, including Ross’s mind-bending, superlong cape that stopped the red carpet.

In celebration of yet another unforgettable Met Gala red carpet, here are the 18 best-dressed celebrities at the 2025 Met Gala.

Colman Domingo in Valentino and Omega watch

Co-chair Colman Domingo channeled the late Vogue editor André Leon Talley in a show-stopping blue cape with an oversized gold bib. But, of course, he wasn’t done there. The Oscar-nominated actor took off his cape to reveal a gray-and-black suit with a polka dot tie and flower brooch.

Teyana Taylor in Marc Jacobs and David Yurman jewelry

One of the night’s first arrivals, Teyana Taylor walked up the Met steps in a black-and-red Marc Jacobs look that set the tone for the rest of the evening. Taylor chose a pinstripe suit with a red cape overcoat, pairing it with a durag that blossomed into a train and a matching top hat. The cape had the words “Harlem Rose” emblazoned on it, a nod to Taylor’s New York roots.

Zendaya in Louis Vuitton

Last year’s co-chair may have dominated the red carpet with her two show-stopping “Garden of Time” looks, but this year, she kept it simple. Wearing a perfectly tailored white suit and matching, she channeled Bianca Jagger’s famous bridal look.

Pharrell Williams in Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co, jewelry

Pharrell Williams’s outfit may seem like just another tuxedo. But a closer look reveals a jacket fully covered in pearls. The night’s co-chair accessorized with his signature black sunglasses.

Cynthia Erivo in Givenchy

We can always count on Cynthia Erivo to defy gravity. In this case, it was her shoulders that took off flying high. The Wicked actress wore a crystal-encrusted barrel-sleeved corset with a tulle skirt that nodded to the menswear-womenswear juxtapositions of the night’s theme.

Zoe Saldaña in Thom Browne

Keeping with Thom Browne’s signature color palette, Zoe Saldaña wore a glamorous take on the tailoring theme. Emblazoned in buttons all over her bodice and arms, the Oscar winner also displayed an oversized bow on her back that perfectly mixed her ultra-feminine style with the night’s menswear dress code.

Diana Ross

Show me another diva like Diana Ross—I’ll wait. The legendary singer literally took over the Met Gala steps with a white cape that stretched far behind her. She accessorized with an angel’s halo hat that made her look out of this world. A sweet nod to her lineage, Ross’s train featured the names of all her children and grandchildren.

Lupita Nyong’o in Chanel and Chanel High Jewelry

Keeping with the night’s theme, the actress balanced menswear with an ethereal, feminine cape from Chanel, inspired by a look in the house’s fall/winter 2025 couture collection. According to the brand, the look took over 400 hours to make.

Tracee Ellis Ross in Marc Jacobs and Stephen Jones hat

One of the most colorful dressers of the night, Ross wore a Marc Jacobs outfit that defied the rules of tailoring. In its oversized and exaggerated glory, the Black-ish actress’s suit also featured a dashing pink bow. She accessorized with an equally big hat by legendary milliner Stephen Jones.

Bad Bunny in Prada and De León Headwear hat

If there’s one thing Bad Bunny will do at the Met Gala, it’s reference his native Puerto Rico. The superstar stepped out in a brown suit with a dazzling brooch by Prada, paired with crystal-encrusted leather gloves. On his head, he donned a rendition of a traditional Puerto Rican pava, a straw hat worn traditionally by workers in rural parts of the island.

Doechii in Louis Vuitton

To make her Met Gala debut, Doechii chose a monogrammed suit by Louis Vuitton. The menswear-inspired outfit was styled with oxblood socks and loafers, as well as a Louis Vuitton bowling bag.

Ayo Edebiri

Ever the dapper dresser, Ayo Edebiri gets it from her family. That’s why she decided to honor her heritage with a look she said was inspired by the dandies in her family, including her father and grandfather. The custom look featured a black coat and white dress with beaded embellishments.

Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu

Styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Hadid’s gold gown paid homage to designer Zelda Wynn Valdes, a remarkable talent from Manhattan’s Washington Heights who outfitted stars like Ella Fitzgerald. Hadid’s gown was embellished all over with sequins and paillettes, which is why she kept her accessories minimal.

Mindy Kaling in Harbison Studio

The Office actress leaned into the tension between menswear and womenswear with tonight’s look. Dressed by Harbison Studio, Kaling dazzled in an all-black coat dress with a contrasting red train. Gold buttons and a white tie served up the night’s tailoring theme.

Alicia Keys

Singer Alicia Keys debuted a bold take on pinstripe suiting. The off-the-shoulder blazer also featured a sweetheart neckline, bustier, and matching wide-leg trousers. It wouldn’t be complete without a matching quilted cape.

Doja Cat in Marc Jacobs and David Webb jewelry

In a powerful statement, Doja Cat showed off on the Met Gala red carpet with a subversive take on a traditional suit. Mixing pinstripe and leopard print, the singer’s bodysuit featured oversized, bold shoulders that she said made her feel powerful. Ever the daring dresser, she accessorized with larger-than-life platform booties.

Laura Harrier in Gap Studio

Following last year’s denim gown, designer Zac Posen took the Met Gala red carpet yet again. This time, his muse was model Laura Harrier, who walked the Met Museum steps in a cream suit with billowing sheer sleeves and a vest-like bodice from Gap Studio.

Tessa Thompson

Tess Thompson took the night’s theme literally with a garment tailor-made to fit her personal style. The actress wore a pale cream coat that ballooned into a voluminous skirt, contrasted with a black lapel, tie, and sleeves. To top it all off, a top hat, of course.

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