Celebrities dazzle at Met Gala with stunning fashion statements
Memorable outfits and performances captivate attendees
May 13, 2025
Lupita Nyong’o leaves The Carlyle Hotel for the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute with this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
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Superfine looks
Laura Harrier, known from her role as Liz Allen in “Spiderman Homecoming,” arrived at the Met in Gap wearing a white and cream fitted vest with large mesh sleeves.
Angela Bassett makes her Met Gala debut in Burberry, wearing a blue and black jumpsuit with a sheer black button up
Rihanna wore Marc Jacobs, arrived in a cropped black tuxedo and a pinstripe skirt.
Teyana Taylor wore a custom by Ruth E. Carter, arrived to the carpet with a three piece red pinstripe suit with a huge red cape
Sabrina Carpenter wore Louis Vuitton, arrived in a brown bodysuit with a huge train
Doechii makes her debut wearing Louis Vuitton, she arrived in a short white suit covered in the Louis Vuitton trademark
Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role as The Doctor in “Doctor Who,” wore a custom by Ozwald Boateng, in a purple plaid suit and a rhinestone hair parting
Janelle Monae wore Thom Browne, she arrived in a 2D cover of a white and red split suit, then revealed a replica under the cover.
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh pose during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute with this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Mario Anzuoni)
Iconic Moments
Megan Thee Stallion sneaks her phone into the Gala and reviews hors d’oeuvre with Angel Reese and Doechii.
Doechii faces backlash for yelling at her assistant to help cover her Met Look.
Rihanna reveals her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky.
Zendaya and Anna Sawai wear nearly identical outfits.
Usher performs at the Met Gala, then seductively fed Sabrina Carpenter a cherry.
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Rihanna poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute with this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Mario Anzuoni)
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Deven Martinez, Staff Writer
Deven Martinez, a senior, is a new staff writer for the Arts and Entertainment section. Deven loves to read dystopian fiction and talk about “Cabaret,” they also spend a lot of time charging crystals and practicing with their tarot cards. Deven loves to spend time with their six younger siblings who love soccer. Deven plans to pursue their acting career and make their family proud with it.
