The most prominent looks of the stars at the Met Gala 2025

The 2025 Met Gala took place on Monday evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrating black elegance and the history of black dandyism.

The accompanying exhibition was inspired by Monica Miller's book "Slaves to Fashion," highlighting the role of fashion in shaping Black identities throughout the ages.

Eye-catching looks: The most prominent stars on the red carpet The event was attended by a select group of the brightest stars who shone in looks inspired by the main theme:

Janelle Monae

Star Janelle Monáe stole the spotlight with an innovative look that bore a clear artistic signature and was loaded with symbols of strength and diversity. Her look began with a stunning gown designed to resemble a voluminous, structured suit, with red, black, and white stripes intertwined in a bold visual manner that mimicked abstract painting and fine tailoring.

Moments after appearing, Monáe surprised the audience by removing her outer layer to reveal a coordinated red, black, and white suit with a slim, sculpted cut that highlighted her bold elegance. The look was completed with rebellious accessories and a dandy-inspired hat, a vivid embodiment of the event's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which celebrates the roots and elegance of black fashion throughout history.

Zendaya:

She appeared in a white three-piece suit by Louis Vuitton, inspired by Bianca Jagger's look, with a large hat, embodying classic elegance. Rihanna announced her third pregnancy with a menswear-inspired look that blended boldness and femininity.

Coleman Domingo:

One of the event's hosts wore a Valentino suit and a royal cape, in honor of André Léon Talley.

Kendall Jenner:

She wore a custom-made suit by Torishego, inspired by Harlem Renaissance icons, with a feminine twist.

Pharrell Williams: He appeared in a pearl-embellished Louis Vuitton striped suit, highlighting his influence in the fashion world.

Toyana Taylor

Taylor dazzled in a dramatic Marc Jacobs and Ruth E. Carter look, featuring a lavishly embellished "Harlem Rose" cape, accessorized with a massive red feather hat and elaborate cane, and a red jacket that added a regal touch.

No, no, Anthony

La La Anthony chose a unique look that combined contrasts, as she wore a design that combined the right half of a formal black suit with the other half of a soft tulle dress, blending masculine and feminine styles in one bold and striking look.

Accompanying Exhibition: A Journey Through the History of Black Fashion Superfine: Tailoring Black Style opens to the public on May 10 and runs through October 26, 2025. The exhibition explores the evolution of Black dandyism from the 18th century to the present day, through the work of more than 30 designers, including Virgil Abloh and Grace Wales Bonner. The exhibition highlights how Black individuals have used fashion as a means of self-expression and cultural resistance, highlighting the power of fashion to shape identity and empowerment.