It was once considered one of model’s largest nights, as round 450 high-profile other people from tech, sports activities, artwork, leisure and extra were given in combination on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for this yr’s Met Gala.
The theme of this yr’s annual fundraiser, “Tailored For You,” made it transparent that visitors have been invited to be as ingenious as imaginable inside the framework of vintage tailoring.
“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” was once the theme for this yr’s spring display on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It was once the primary Met display to focal point completely on Black designers, and the primary in additional than 20 years to have a menswear theme.
The Met Gala, held yearly at the first Monday in May, is a soirée to lift cash for the Costume Institute, the museum’s selection of model gadgets. Each yr, a special theme honours a dressmaker, taste or glance.
It was once Monica L. Miller’s 2009 e book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, that impressed this yr’s display and led Andrew Bolton, curator of all of the blockbuster Costume Institute displays, to convey her in as visitor curator. The display makes use of dandyism as a lens wherein to discover the formation of Black taste over time.
“Dandyism was about pushing boundaries,” Miller mentioned.
Behind her, a piece of wall was once dedicated to each and every of the 12 issues that divide the showcase: possession, presence, difference, cover, freedom, champion, respectability, jook, heritage, good looks, cool and cosmopolitanism.
Gala co-chairs this yr have been musician-designer Pharrell Williams, Formula 1 celebrity Lewis Hamilton, actor Colman Domingo and rapper A$AP Rocky.
If that weren’t sufficient celebrity energy, this yr, there was once an extra host committee with athletes like Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, Hollywood figures like Spike Lee and Ayo Edebiri, musicians like Janelle Monáe and André 3000, creator Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and different artists, playwrights and model figures.
Let’s be truthful — the true thrill of the Met Gala for us at house is enjoying model critic as Hollywood’s A-listers strut their stuff. Keep scrolling for a roundup of one of the vital most exciting, daring and outrageous appears to be like of the evening.
Rihanna
Rihanna attends 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ Red Carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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A$AP Rocky
Met Gala Co-Chair A$AP Rocky attends The 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ – Arrivals at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Cardi B
Cardi B attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York, Monday, May 5, 2025.
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Madonna
Madonna attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Diana Ross
Diana Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Evan Ross
Evan Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Pamela Anderson and Brandon Thomas Lee
Pamela Anderson and Brandon Thomas Lee attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Doechii
Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Tyla
Tyla attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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FKA Twigs
FKA twigs attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Andre 3000
Andre 3000 attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Stormzy
Stormzy attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Doja Cat
Doja Cat attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Charli XCX
Charli XCX attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Shakira
Shakira attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Laura Harrier
Laura Harrier attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Demi Moore
Demi Moore attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Rege-Jean Page
Rege-Jean Page attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York.
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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Damson Idris
Damson Idris attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Burna Boy
Burna Boy attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Tems
Tems attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Aimee Lou Wood
Aimee Lou Wood attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick Schwarzenegger attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Lisa
Lisa attends “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Walton Goggins
Actor Walton Goggins arrives on the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Lizzo
Lizzo attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Bry Burrows and Jalen Hurts
Bry Burrows and Jalen Hurts attend ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Vera Wang
Vera Wang attends ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra attend the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Lorde
Lorde attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Shaboozy
Shaboozey attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Zendaya
Zendaya on the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ held on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ purple carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter on the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ held on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Colman Domingo
Actor Colman Domingo arrives on the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid on the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ held on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York.
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Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York, May 5, 2025.
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Gayle King
Gayle King attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Amelia Hamlin
Amelia Hamlin attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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