2025 Met Gala best looks 

The 2025 Met Gala delivered a masterclass in sartorial storytelling, with female stars seizing the night to redefine the boundaries of menswear. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, spotlighted the art of sharp dressing and the cultural legacy of Black dandyism, inviting guests to interpret tailoring as both homage and personal expression. The result? A red carpet ruled by women who infused suits, structure and showmanship with striking individuality.

From sculptural silhouettes to sequinned tuxedo gowns, here are the women who dominated fashion’s biggest night, with looks that weren’t just on-theme but transformative.

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Zendaya: a cream zoot suit with cinematic flair

Zendaya’s ivory Louis Vuitton ensemble was a study in subtle statement-making. Designed by Pharrell Williams and styled by longtime collaborator Law Roach, the look nodded to Diana Ross’s Mahogany and reimagined the classic zoot suit with razor-sharp tailoring and minimalist elegance. The monochrome palette let her bold red nails do the talking, proving you don’t need sparkle to shine.

Diana Ross: sequins, feathers and family tributes

Back at the Met Gala for the first time since 2003, Diana Ross reminded everyone why she’s royalty. Dressed in a feathered, sequin-heavy Ugo Mozie gown with a sweeping train, she stunned from every angle. But the most touching detail? The train was embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren—a personal touch woven into the glamour.

Demi Moore: when tailoring meets transformation

Demi Moore took the night’s theme literally, arriving in a sculptural Thom Browne gown inspired by a men’s tie. The structured black-and-white piece, striped in sequins, offered a clever nod to traditional tailoring through a distinctly feminine lens. Known for thematic dressing, Moore once again nailed the brief—this time with razor-sharp wit.

Doechii: redefining luxury streetwear

Making her Met Gala debut in Louis Vuitton, rapper Doechii arrived in a short tailored suit stamped with the brand’s monogram and checkerboard prints. She even had the LV logo painted on her face. The afro, the swagger, the suit—it was a boundary-breaking tribute to both high fashion and Black cultural pride.

Lupita Nyong’o: powdered poise in Chanel

Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o stunned in a tailored powder blue Chanel suit paired with a matching hat and transparent cape. The real showstopper? Rhinestone-studded eyebrows that added a cosmic shimmer. Her look channelled vintage menswear codes with an otherworldly twist.

Coco Jones: regal in ivory and embroidery

Coco Jones brought glamour with global influence in a custom Manish Malhotra look. The structured cream outfit featured ornate Indian embroidery and a flowing coat that added red carpet drama. A bejewelled necklace and statement heels completed the look—one that whispered luxury while shouting confidence.

Cynthia Erivo: gothic drama meets gleaming glamour

Cynthia Erivo’s Givenchy look pulled no punches. Featuring a crystal-studded corset, an endless train and thigh-high black leather boots, it struck a balance between dark drama and dazzling detail. As ever, Erivo committed to the theme with precision and a little punk.

Sydney Sweeney: homage to Old Hollywood

Sydney Sweeney channelled 1950s screen siren Kim Novak in a custom Miu Miu gown with beaded fringe shoulders and gold hardware. While many leaned masculine, Sweeney’s look married tailored construction with a feminine silhouette, blurring the lines between tux and trophy dress.

Sabrina Carpenter: reworking the rules

Singer Sabrina Carpenter flipped convention in a custom Louis Vuitton bodysuit styled like a suit jacket, with no trousers in sight. The look, created with Pharrell Williams, was equal parts cheeky and chic, and perfectly aligned with the night’s call for bold reinterpretation.

Emma Chamberlain: pixie power and precision tailoring

Emma Chamberlain’s backless Courrèges tuxedo dress played with shape and negative space, but it was her icy blonde pixie cut and thick-framed glasses that brought the whole look together. She looked like a character from a futuristic noir—clean, crisp, and cleverly offbeat.

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