The Met Gala, dubbed "fashion's biggest night out", has always been about making a statement.
This year's event however took a different turn. It placed menswear front and centre with a theme focusing on classic tailoring.
As always, the dress code is inspired by the spring exhibition at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” is the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme.
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It looks at the evolution of Black style in the US over the centuries through the lens of dandyism (in the context of men dressing up as a form of self-expression, identity and rebellion).
The evening showed how men can step into the spotlight with daring, imaginative fashion choices that challenged norms and embraced artistry.
From sculptural silhouettes to opulent fabrics, they redefined red carpet style, proving that modern masculinity can be both expressive and iconic.
Met Gala 2025: Menswear highlights
Henry Golding in a gold suit by Ozwald Boateng. Photo: AP
Lewis Hamilton wears a suit by Grace Wales Bonner. Photo: AP
Colman Domingo in Valentino. Photo: AFP
ASAP Rocky in his own design, a custom AWGE look. Photo: AP
Pharrell Williams in Louis Vuitton. Photo: AP
Barry Keoghan's outfit is designed by Valentino creative director Alessandro Michele. Photo: AFP
Jeremy Allen White in a Louis Vuitton suit. Photo: AFP
Patrick Schwarzenegger in Balmain. Photo: AFP
Jeff Goldblum. Photo: AFP
Nick Jonas (left) and Priyanka Chopra wearing Balmain. Photo: AP
Zendaya in Louis Vuitton. Photo: AFP
Manish Malhotra. Photo: AFP
Bad Bunny wearing Prada. Photo: AFP
Lupita Nyong'o in Chanel. Photo: AFP
Zoe Saldana in Saint Laurent. Photo: AFP
S.Coups wearing Hugo Boss. Photo: AFP
Swizz Beatz (right) and Alicia Keys wearing Moncler. Photo: Reuters
Sabrina Carpenter in Louis Vuitton. Photo: Reuters
Jennie Kim of Blackpink dressed in Chanel. Photo: Reuters
Teyana Taylor in custom Ruth E Carter. Photo: AFP
Rihanna wearing a suit gown by Marc Jacobs. Photo: AFP
Lauryn Hill wearing a pale yellow suit . Photo: AFP
