Fashion’s most iconic night returned with a flourish on May 5, 2025, as the Metropolitan Museum of Art welcomed celebrities and designers from around the world for the annual Met Gala. This year’s event celebrated Black fashion with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and it brought together an eclectic mix of familiar faces and new stars on the iconic Met steps.
The co-chairs for the 2025 gala reflected a dynamic range of talent and influence. Veteran fashion enthusiast and actor Colman Domingo, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, music artist A$AP Rocky, fashion-forward performer Pharrell Williams, and the ever-present Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour led the charge. They were joined by a prominent host committee that included gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens, rapper Doechii, filmmaker Spike Lee, actress Regina King, athlete Angel Reese, and R&B legend Usher.
This year’s theme tied directly to the Met’s upcoming exhibition of the same name. According to the museum, the “Superfine” exhibit will “feature garments, paintings, photographs, and more — all exploring the indelible style of Black men in the context of dandyism, from the 18th century through present day.”
Megan Thee Stallion offered fans a forbidden behind-the-scenes look by posting a video on Instagram that featured the event’s gourmet menu. Breaking the Gala’s no-phone rule, she previewed dishes like cornbread with caviar and a decadent white truffle lobster roll. Her post added a lighthearted touch to the glamorous evening.
In a previous interview with Jenna Bush Hager of TODAY ahead of the 2024 event, Anna Wintour disclosed her influence on the food selection. “Those are three things I’m not particularly fond of,” she said when explaining her ban on garlic, onions, and chives.
One of the most anticipated arrivals was music icon Rihanna, who made a dramatic entrance and revealed she is expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. Wearing a mixed-pattern suit dress that included a pinstripe skirt, she highlighted her baby bump in a striking fashion. When congratulated, Rocky responded to the Associated Press saying, “It feels amazing, you know. It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up.” He added, “And I’m glad everybody’s happy for us ‘cause we definitely happy, you know.”
Another unforgettable moment came with Stevie Wonder’s Met Gala debut. Accompanied by his wife Tomeeka Robyn Bracy and son Kailand Morris, Wonder wore a dazzling ensemble complete with a sparkling train and jacket, black trousers, a beret, and signature sunglasses. He accessorized with jewelry from De Beers and David Yurman, matching the gala’s extravagant tone.
Kim Kardashian once again drew attention with a bold outfit. She appeared in a full-body custom leather look by Chrome Hearts, featuring a crocodile leather corset and a dramatically oversized hat. Her waist was adorned with strings of pearls and she wore an eye-catching multi-strand diamond necklace, reminding everyone of her fashion dominance.
Newlyweds Jalen Hurts and Bryonna “Bry” Rivera Burrows made their first Met Gala appearance as a married couple. Fresh off their surprise wedding last month, they wore coordinated Burberry ensembles—Hurts in a black velvet double-breasted suit and Burrows in a sparkling beaded gown, both beaming with newlywed joy.
Making her Met Gala debut, rapper Doechii made sure to stand out. She wore a custom Louis Vuitton suit designed in collaboration with Pharrell Williams, who also served as one of the evening’s co-chairs. Speaking to Vogue, Doechii said her look was inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, which also guided curator Andrew Bolton in designing the “Superfine” exhibit.
Actress Cynthia Erivo continued her trend of intricate fashion statements with a remarkable manicure that took two days to complete. It was crafted by 20-year-old artist Mycah Dior to match Erivo’s Givenchy Haute Couture look. “Well, it’s Superfine, so we have our pocket squares, we have a tie, we have our buttons,” Erivo explained to PEOPLE. “The process was a progression,” she said. “We started yesterday to get like the basics and then we did the rest of it this morning and then as we were putting this dress on, she was putting on all of the smaller pieces.”
One of the more talked-about reunions of the night came as exes Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan both attended, nearly a year after debuting as a couple at the previous Met Gala. Carpenter turned heads in a leggy unitard with a flowing train and voluminous hair, while Keoghan opted for a sleek Valentino suit accented with a bold red sash. Their appearance followed reports of a split five months prior. “They are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break,” a source told PEOPLE at the time.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid, recently turned 30, graced the gala in a shimmering custom gold Miu Miu dress, accessorized with De Beers earrings. Hadid revealed her inspiration to E! News, saying, “It’s an homage to Zelda Wynn Valdes, everyone go look her up. She was an amazing dress maker who made some special pieces in the late 40s, trained by her uncle in his men’s tailoring shop and she took those codes and skills and really mixed them together in order to let people express themselves through what she made.” Hadid also reflected on her new chapter, sharing, “My intention for my 30th year is to say what I think when I think it.”
Demi Moore made a grand impression in a black-and-white off-the-shoulder gown paired with a striking headpiece resembling a crescent moon, adding a celestial touch to her elegant attire.
Pop sensation Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner made their red carpet debut as a couple, having sparked dating rumors in January 2024. They radiated chemistry as they posed on the Met steps. Lipa wore a feather-adorned black dress with bold jewelry and an ornate up-do, while Turner kept it classic in a black suit.
Finally, Zendaya brought her fashion A-game in a tailored white three-piece Louis Vuitton suit. Topping off the look with a dramatic wide-brimmed hat, she added flair with a snake-shaped brooch on the back of her jacket—proving once again why she’s a Met Gala favorite.
From show-stopping entrances to meaningful statements of culture and fashion, the 2025 Met Gala delivered yet another unforgettable night at the intersection of art and style.
