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Met Gala Madness
Everything we expected,
and saw, at the 2025 Gala
By Manos Papagrigoriadis

Quinta Brunson, Zoe Saldana and Sabrina Carpenter at the 2025 Met Gala
Credit: Dia Dipasupli/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's iconic steps were transformed into a vibrant tapestry of culture, style, and storytelling as the 2025 Met Gala unfolded under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This year's exhibition paid homage to the rich legacy of Black dandyism, celebrating 300 years of sartorial excellence and cultural expression. The accompanying dress code, “Tailored for You,” invited guests to interpret this legacy through personalized fashion narratives, resulting in a red carpet replete with bespoke ensembles and poignant tributes.

Anna Wintour alongside the Met Gala 2025 Co-chairs, Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo.
Credit: Getty Images
Co-chaired by luminaries such as A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Colman Domingo, alongside the ever-iconic Anna Wintour, the evening was a testament to the enduring influence of black fashion on global style.
Attendees embraced the theme with aplomb: Diana Ross made a majestic return in a white gown with an 18-foot train embroidered with her descendants' names, while newcomers like Coco Jones and Simone Biles brought fresh perspectives to the storied event.
Yet, it was Rihanna who once again stole the spotlight. Arriving fashionably late, the mogul and style icon revealed her third pregnancy in a stunning Marc Jacobs ensemble — a corseted bodice paired with a cropped tuxedo jacket and pinstripe skirt, accessorized with a polka-dot cravat and oversized fedora. Her look was not just a fashion statement but a personal announcement, seamlessly blending the evening's theme with her own narrative of motherhood and empowerment.

Rihanna revealing her third pregnancy
Credit: Getty Images
Diana Ross' impressive gown
that made quite a statement.
Credit: Getty Images

The 2025 Met Gala was more than a night of glamour; it was a celebration of identity heritage, and the transformative power of fashion. As the stars descended the museum steps, they carried with them stories woven into every stitch, reminding us that style is not just about appearance — it's about legacy, voice, and vision.
Met Gala 2025 Gallery
![]() Cynthia ErivoIn Givenchy Photo by Getty Images | ![]() MadonnaIn Tom Ford, by Haider Ackermann Photo by Getty Images | ![]() Sabrina CarpenterIn Louis Vuitton Photo by Getty Images |
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![]() Teyana TaylorIn Ruth E. Carter and Marc Jacobs Photo by Getty Images | ![]() ZendayaIn Louis Vuitton Photo by Getty Images | ![]() A$AP RockyIn AWGE Photo by Getty Images |
![]() DoechiiIn Louis Vuitton Photo by Getty Images | ![]() Doja CatIn Marc Jacobs Photo by Getty Images | ![]() Janelle MonaeIn Thom Browne Photo by Getty Images |
![]() Nicki MinajIn Thom Browne Photo by Getty Images | ![]() Stella McCartney & Mary J. BligeIn Stella McCartney Photo by Getty Images | ![]() Bad BunnyIn Prada Photo by Getty Images |
![]() Diana Ross (self-designed)In a self-designed gown Photo by Getty Images | ![]() RihannaIn Marc Jacobs Photo by Getty Images | ![]() Kim KardashianIn Chrome Hearts Photo by Getty Images |
![]() Colman Domingo and Lewis HamiltonIn Valentino and Wales Bonner Photo by Getty Images |