At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Tailored for You” in celebration of the Costume Institute’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition, numerous celebrities showcased their interpretations of Black dandyism and tailored fashion.
Here, we unveil the top 10 women’s looks that stole the spotlight and captured the essence of the 2025 Met Gala.
1. Laura Harrier in Gap Studio
Laura Harrier captivated in a custom ensemble by Zac Posen for Gap Studio, an ethereal take on the night’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The look paid homage to classic tailoring with a modern twist, featuring cream coloured flared pants as well as exaggerated sleeves with structured lines and intricate detailing. In addition, the look completed with BUCCELLATI jewellery, brought this year’s theme “Tailored for You” to life.
2. Coco Jones in Manish Malhotra
Coco Jones embraced the theme with a sharp, tailored outfit consisting of a low-cut cream-coloured suit jacket, complete with lace embroidery and pearls. Jones’ ensemble showcased floral inspiration, with a bevy of botanicals cascading down the singer’s coat as well as trousers with precise bead-work in shades of silver, white and cream.
In addition, her coat cinched at the waist added definition and a long train trailed behind her as she walked. The look highlighted her silhouette, consequently combining traditional menswear elements with feminine flair.
3. Dua Lipa in Chanel
For this year’s Met Gala, the singer turned to Chanel once again for her look. In keeping with the “Tailored for You” dress code, Dua Lipa and her stylist Lorenzo Posocco were inspired by dancer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker.
“[She was] a woman who truly embodied the spirit of dandyism on and off-stage and whose legacy speaks to femininity, fearless expression, and resistance”.
Her look, consisting of a custom open-back chiffon dress with a long bow, a black sequin tweed jacket, as well as an organza cape–all adorned with crystals, feathers and pearls, to add to the sense of drama. In addition, the complete look took 2,000 hours to make and features 45,000 embroidered elements, highlighting the remarkable level of craftsmanship on display.
4. Doechii in Louis Vuitton
Rapper and style icon Doechii made a bold statement at the 2025 Met Gala, in a custom look by Louis Vuitton. The ensemble not only reimagines the flamboyant elegance of 18th-century Afro-Caribbean fencer, but also the fashion figure Julius Soubise through a modern lens.
Her look, consisting of a tailored tailcoat and matching waistcoat, cut in light grey-blue Louis Vuitton Monogram wool and finished with pearl-encrusted buttons, were layered over a crisp white dress shirt and tailored shorts in the iconic Damier Azur motif. In addition, a burgundy silk bow and socks brought regal contrast, while LV Checker Mary-Janes in rich burgundy leather grounded the look with a dash of eccentric charm.
5. Cynthia Erivo in Givenchy
Cynthia Erivo dazzled in a sculptural custom look from Givenchy, by the house’s creative director Sarah Burton. The Wicked star embraced the theme with a corset-style bodice covered in silver gems and ruby-red pieces, showcasing her unique style and fashion-forward approach. In addition, Erivo’s dress featured a billowing tulle skirt that was open in the front, revealing the actor’s lace-up platform heels, which were adorned with some matching red gems.
6. Rihanna in Marc Jacobs
Rihanna stole the spotlight in a look by Marc Jacobs, revealing her third pregnancy with rapper A$AP Rocky, who was also one of the stylish co-chairs of this year’s Met Gala. The ensemble featured a black cropped woolen jacket, a wool bustier bodysuit, a black pinstripe wool tailored skirt with a bustle, a polka dot satin cravat, as well as ankle chain pumps. In addition, the look was completed with a hat Jacobs created in collaboration with Stephen Jones.
7. Teyana Taylor in Marc Jacobs
Teyana Taylor takes a bold, avant-garde approach to classic tailoring, while embracing this year’s theme with a striking ensemble that redefined traditional menswear. The two-time Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter designed her historically based outfit. The ensemble consisted of a burgundy zoot-suit-inspired outfit with feathers, lace, as well as crystals, all combined into one look. Additionally, on the edge of her cape, embroidered in tonal string, are the words “Rose in Harlem”; beneath her feather-adorned hat, a matching durag.
“As we embarked on our journey in this country, we were stripped of everything,” Carter reflects. “A lot of times the only thing you had was to show it on your body.”
8. BLACKPINK’s Jennie in Chanel
The singer Jennie from Blackpink made a statement at the 2025 Met Gala with her Chanel look. The ensemble consisting of black off-the-shoulder satin detailing, sharply cut black suit pants with an overskirt, blends elegance with modern design. In addition, the artist completed her ensemble with a wide-brimmed black top hat. Consequently, the look featured iconic Chanel staples, such as white pearls as well as a white silk camelia flower.
9. Zoe Saldana in Thom Browne
The Emilia Pérez star Zoe Saldana arrives at the 2025 Met Gala in a look by Thom Browne, challenging what it means to suit up. The piece composed of a black ribbed corset bodice with white buttons down the center, a sharp dress-shirt collar entirely covered in sequins as well as ribbed sleeves, with a matching floor-length skirt. Additionally, the look highlighted her figure, incorporating elements of classic suiting with contemporary fashion trends.
10. Jodie Turner-Smith in Burberry
Jodie Turner-Smith pays homage to a portrait of Selika Lazevski, a Black Equestrian who lived during the Belle Époch in Paris and was photographed by Paul Nader in 1891. In addition, the look by Burberry consists of a long coat with a cinched waist as well as a bustle referencing the Victorian silhouette captured in Lazevski’s portrait, switching traditional tailoring fabrics for leather embossed with an ornate floral design.
These ten women exemplified the fusion of tradition and innovation, each bringing their unique interpretation to the 2025 Met Gala’s celebration of Black style and tailored fashion.
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