The 2025 Met Gala is over, meaning some of the year’s chicest looks have been returned to their racks after gliding down the red carpet — modeled by some of the world’s biggest stars — at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City Monday (May 5).
But before we say goodbye, let’s revisit some of the best outfits worn at this year’s event. As always, certain ones were more memorable than others, with some celebrities going all out and other guests playing it more safely. The absolute best of the best, however, found inventive, creative ways to make the theme their own, with this year’s dress code being “Tailored for You” in honor of the Met’s new costume institute exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Helmed by co-chairs A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo, the night was all about fashionably celebrating “the role of sartorial style in forming Black identities, focusing on the emergence, significance and proliferation of the Black dandy,” according to Vogue.
So, what did that mean for the red carpet – which was actually blue and dotted with flowers — come the first Monday in May 2025? Lots of suits, tailored jackets, structured gowns, eye-catching neck- and headpieces, pinstripes and wearable references to flagship moments in fashion and culture throughout history. And though there were several looks worth writing home about, Billboard was a fan of 20 in particular sported by musicians.
From pop stars to generational icons, Latin hitmakers and a standout K-pop star, keep reading to see our top 2025 Met Gala looks below.
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20. Shaboozey
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer rocked turquoise beading and long black coattails designed by Robert Wun.
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19. Lorde
Image Credit: Michael Buckner The New Zealand native went backless in chic slate Thom Browne.
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18. Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra
Image Credit: Michael Buckner The “Jealous” singer matched Chopra’s polka-dot Balmain getup in a Bianca Saunders cream shirt and black trousers.
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17. Doja Cat
Image Credit: Michael Buckner The “Woman” rapper stood out in a print-mixing Marc Jacobs leotard.
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16. Coco Jones
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Coco Jones looked regal in an intricate, trailing jacket dress from Indian brand Manish Malhotra.
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15. Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz
Image Credit: Michael Buckner The Girl on Fire and Swizz Beatz complemented each other in black-and-red striped Moncler looks.
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14. Nicki Minaj
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images The Queen of Rap mixed masculine with feminine in a Thom Browne gown.
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13. Lauryn Hill
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Ms. Hill was eye-catching in a creamy yellow, gravity-defying gown paired with a blue Hermés Kelly bag.
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12. Bad Bunny
Image Credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images The Puerto Rican superstar hit the carpet in head-to-toe Prada.
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11. Zendaya
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Zendaya looked simple but striking in an all-white Louis Vuitton suit designed by Pharrell Williams.
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10. Sabrina Carpenter
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images The short n’ sweet star walked the carpet in a leggy bodysuit by Louis Vuitton.
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9. J Balvin
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue J Balvin was handsome in pink thanks to Marc Jacobs.
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8. Diana Ross
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Diana Ross stole the show with a white gown and 18-foot train designed in collaboration with her son, Evan, and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie.
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7. André 3000
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images The Outkast musician’s simple jumpsuit only accentuated the real star of his Daniel Lee look: a baby grand piano strapped to his back.
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6. JENNIE
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The BLACKPINK star was fierce, elegant and timeless in Coco Chanel.
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5. Doechii
Image Credit: Theo Wargo/FilmMagic Wielding a cigar, Doechii was stamped all over in Louis Vuitton’s famous logo.
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4. A$AP Rocky
Image Credit: Michael Buckner The rapper made a statement by wearing his own AWGE design.
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3. Janelle Monáe
Image Credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images The singer-actress looked like a living piece of art in Thom Browne.
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2. Rihanna
Image Credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images Daring. Chic. Rihanna in custom Marc Jacobs.
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1. Teyana Taylor
Image Credit: Lexie Moreland Teyana Taylor won the night in a magnificent red cape, matching headwear and suit designed by Ruth E. Carter.
