Capes, Chokers And Culture: The Tailored Greats Of Met Gala 2025

This year’s Met Gala wasn’t just about couture; it was further about evolution – a movement wonderfully stitched in style. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s stairway turned into a live canvas of culture, craftsmanship, and fashion with the subject “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” and the dress code “Tailored for You.” Sharply cut suits, opulent heritage materials, and striking silhouettes celebrated self-expression, drawing inspiration from the timeless origins of Black dandyism and contemporary elegance. Additionally, the ladies matched the men’s enthusiasm with equally demanding and concept-driven shapes, while the men gave an outstanding masterclass in masculine grace. Here are the standout looks that defined the night.

Colman Domingo in Valentino

Colman Domingo, who co-chaired Met this year, exuded grandeur. Wearing a velvet blue cape that evoked the grandeur of gospel choirs, he later unveiled a Valentino-made zoot suit with pearl accent. Sharp pleats, lengthy proportions, and deep lapels all exuded the elegance of Harlem in the 1930s. Boucheron diamonds added heavenly sparkle to complete the ensemble. Domingo embodied the subject rather than merely dressing to fit it.

Shah Rukh Khan in Sabyasachi

In a Sabyasachi creation that felt both intimate and cinematic, the King of Bollywood made a spectacular Met debut. Layers of significant jewellery, like pendants bearing the ‘SRK’ sign, told a tale of legacy, while a floor-grazing trench over a low-cut shirt added a touch of relaxed masculinity. The tiger-headed cane was a declaration of royalty, not just a prop.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Balmain

Priyanka shined in a white Balmain dress dotted with black polka dots, an homage to classic Hollywood and Parisian fashion. Enchantment personified, a 241-carat emerald Bulgari necklace hung around her neck, and a structured wide-brim hat provided dramatic volume. This was vintage romance at its best—playful and elegant.

Pharrell Williams in Louis Vuitton

Under his own creative direction, Pharrell created a pearl-pinstriped double-breasted jacket for Louis Vuitton that blended tailored minimalism with cultural depth. The specifics? Perfect. The message? A tribute to the Harlem Renaissance’s Black dandies’ fashion genius. The icing on the cake was his Tiffany “Coronation” ring, which was 20 carats of sunshine.

Kiara Advani in Gaurav Gupta

Kiara made a strong, beautiful debut and a statement for motherhood. She turned fashion into armour by covering her baby belly with a gold breastplate and a sculptural black gown with a white silk train. The style was beauty etched into metal and strength wrapped in silk.

A$AP Rocky in AWGE

From the heart of Harlem, A$AP In an AWGE trench-cut chocolate- brown suit, Rocky channelled street-luxe. The style was a strange fusion of old-school glamour and urban gritty elements, such as a diamond-spiked umbrella, a brooch with a gumball-sized peridot, and diamond sunglasses. Rocky is proof that fashion is performed – isn’t just worn.

Zendaya in Louis Vuitton

Zendaya looked flawless in a white Louis Vuitton outfit and was styled by Law Roach. The style was a direct reference to Diana Ross’s fashion-fantasy movie Mahogany. Her pointed shoulders and wide-brimmed hat demanded attention, elevating her from a guest to a legend.

Lewis Hamilton in Wales Bonner

Hamilton’s cream-toned tuxedo and beret by Wales Bonner whispered rather than shouted. Although a gemstone brooch honoured aristocratic design, gold rings and a delicate bowtie gave charm. Something smouldered in his presence, a calm tempest arising.

Rihanna in Marc Jacobs

Under a fitted bustle jacket and a tilted hat, Rihanna’s third pregnancy shone brightly, and her Marc Jacobs look was all about redefinition. The framework was reminiscent of Victorian tailoring, but her intimate revelation felt quite contemporary. A queen unto herself.

Diljit Dosanjh in Prabal Gurung

Diljit made a fashion statement that was both spiritual and cultural. Stories of genealogy were whispered with his ivory sherwani and gold-embroidered cloak featuring the outline of Punjab. However, the moment was topped by the feathery and jewelled turban. The ensemble felt more like a regal procession than a red carpet when paired with a Cartier watch and a stacked diamond necklace.

Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu

Gigi celebrated Zelda Wynn Valdes and Josephine Baker, dressed in gold velvet and adorned with an icon-loving attitude. While the silhouette danced like jazz, Miu Miu’s beautiful embroidery glistened with history. Never has the past looked so alive.

Cardi B in Burberry

Cardi offered us curve, camp, and couture while wearing a deep green velvet Burberry suit with cuts reminiscent of old wallpaper. The look, created in collaboration with Law Roach, used playful irreverence to recreate the past. Cardi rewrites the rules instead of adhering to them.

Final thoughts

The 2025 Met Gala was a forum for discussion across genders, generations, and geographical areas in addition to being a fashion display. From Zendaya’s cinematic tailoring to Colman Domingo’s resuscitation of the zoot suit, the evening showed how genuine style is about spirit rather than spectacle. In a year where tailoring was the medium and identity the message, these celebrities made the Met not just a moment, but a memory stitched into fashion history.