Met Gala 2025 – Music Stars on the Red Carpet

On the first Monday in May, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art are transformed to host one of fashion’s biggest nights of the year: The Met Gala. This week, music royalty showed up to conduct the show, leading as some of the event’s best-dressed attendees. While the worlds of fashion and music have always overlapped, this year’s guest list proved the two industries are more intertwined than ever. And with Pharrell Williams leading the charge as one of the evening co-chairs, it’s no surprise some of the biggest names in music dressed to impress. 

The 2025 Met Gala’s theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which celebrated the history of Black style and Dandyism and was inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.” The night highlighted the legacy of Black designers and Black Dandyism, which dates back to the 18th century. Think: pinstripes with pearls, pantless suits and capes as long as the stairs of The Met. 

Here’s a look at how some of music’s biggest names interpreted this year’s theme and delivered some of the night’s most talked-about looks. 

Pharrell Williams (co-chair)

The singer, songwriter and music producer was one of the co-chairs of this year’s Met Gala, and he made sure to dress the part. Williams wore a Louis Vuitton suit adorned with 100,000 pearls, which he accessorized with a pair of black sunglasses. 

A$AP Rocky (co-chair)

Known for his fashion expertise ever since he dropped his first records, the rapper and Met Gala co-chair was dressed by his own creative agency, AWGE. Rocky completed his look with a custom umbrella by Briony Raymond. The umbrella’s handle was shaped like a pistol, which fans speculated was in reference to his recent gun assault trial, where he was found not guilty. 

Sabrina Carpenter

Grammy-award winner Sabrina Carpenter arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a look by Louis Vuitton. The burgundy pin-striped bodysuit featured a blazer, tailcoat and, perhaps most notably, no pants. Carpenter told Vogue that co-chair Pharrell Williams advised her to ditch the trousers due to her short height. 

Bad Bunny

When he wasn’t busy surprising fans by announcing his upcoming world tour, the reggaeton icon posed on the carpet in his custom umber-brown suit from Prada. The Grammy-winning artist (literally) topped off his look with a pava hat, a garment traditionally worn in the Puerto Rican countryside. 

Rihanna

The master of making pregnancy look sexy, Rihanna, announced her third baby on the way in an all-black mix between a suit and gown by Marc Jacobs. Arriving fashionably late at 10 p.m., the singer and founder of Fenty Beauty wore a cropped jacket, bustier bodysuit and pinstriped maxi skirt. She topped it off with a sleek, wide-brim hat and a burgundy polka-dotted cravat. 

Miley Cyrus

Cyrus returned to the Met Gala after her six-year hiatus in a custom Alaïa two-piece ensemble, putting her abs on full display. The fitted leather crop top was paired with a loose black maxi skirt and was styled with gold earrings, a three-tiered gold necklace and black rectangular sunglasses — all by Cartier. 

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey’s black and brown look hinted at some potential “Summertime Sadness” for 2025.  The singer’s long-sleeve Valentino gown was designed by the brand’s new creative director, Alessandro Michele, who walked the carpet with Del Ray. Although the Grammy-nominated artist noticeably didn’t attend with her husband Jeremy Dufrene, who works as a captain for an airboat tour company in swamps and marshes, Del Rey paid tribute to him at the event via her gold alligator hair clips. 

Charli XCX

It seems the Brat era is really over. Charli XCX switched her aesthetic to a gothic look for this year’s Met Gala. The Grammy winner wore Ann Demeulemeester by Stefano Gallici and could easily be identified by the feathers sticking out from her hair. She posed in a cropped tailored jacket, sheer skirt and above-the-knee black leather boots, completing the look with some extra feathers on her chest. 

Doechii

The “Swamp Princess” made her Met Gala debut decked out in Louis Vuitton. Fresh off her Grammy win, Doechii’s look featured a cropped monogram blazer and checkered shorts resting just above the knee. The look was completed with accents of maroon, which were seen in her bow-tie, high-rise socks and Mary Jane shoes. 

Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan made this year’s Met Gala her own “Pink Pony Club” with her all-pink suit. The popstar, making her Met Gala debut this year, arrived in an oversized patchwork magenta coat trimmed with glimmered pink fur. Before taking the blue carpet, Roan ditched the coat to reveal a matching bedazzled patchwork jacket with a coordinating pair of bell-bottoms. 

Dua Lipa

Lipa’s Chanel gown proved that sometimes less really is more. The plunging V-neck look featured a sheer black torso, gloves, straps and the lower part of the skirt and was accessorized with a diamond Chanel necklace. In place of the bare skin were diamonds, crystals and feathers, and the dress entailed 45,000 embroidered elements in all, a look that took 2,000 hours to make. Lipa originally arrived in a sheer black cape that fanned out behind her and complemented the top half of her skirt, which was made up of black feathers. 

Doja Cat

Staying true to her name, the rapper sported a feline Marc Jacobs look for this year’s event. Doja Cat wore a pinstripe bodysuit with dramatic shoulder pads and oversized sleeves. The outfit also featured a leopard print bustier and purse. Instead of pants, Doja opted for sheer black tights and stiletto ankle boots adorned with buckles. 

Cardi B

Cardi B brought the “Drip” with her velvet, ivy-green Burberry pantsuit. The rapper’s look was accentuated with olive-colored ruffles at the insides of the jacket and on the sleeves, also including an open back to showcase her tattoos. 

Madonna

The legendary popstar proved pantsuits are in, after arriving in a monochrome white suit. The off-white jacket and pants were styled with a white button-up shirt, bow tie, boutonniere and lace gloves. Wearing her hair up in a loose ponytail and smoking a cigar in between poses, Madonna’s look was a reminder that simplicity is key.

Nick Jonas

Former boyband star Nick Jonas was dressed in Bianca Saunders, wearing a cream blouse with a matching scarf tied around his neck. The singer paired the top with simple black trousers and a high-waisted belt that showcased two silver brooches. 

Megan Thee Stallion 

Megan Thee Stallion proved she’s ready for a “Hot Girl Summer” with her custom-made look by Michael Kors. The form-fitting silver sequined gown featured a high slit and sweetheart neckline, which she paired with silver studded, open-toed high heels. To complete the look, Stallion wore a white coat with a long train, which rested off her shoulders.  

Nicki Minaj

The iconic rapper showcased a Thom Browne look for her eighth Met Gala appearance. The pinstripe, two-piece ensemble consisted of a wide-neck top and mermaid skirt with thinner stripes than the jacket. Minaj wore a gold headpiece and played into a gothic aesthetic by adorning a variety of navy and white flowers on her right shoulder, which fell down her back. 

Lorde 

The “Royals” singer chose a three-piece, iron gray look for the gala. Lorde was seen in a Thom Browne backless bandeau top, matching fitted maxi skirt and suit jacket with statement brooches on the left breast pocket. While on the carpet, she wore the jacket only on her left shoulder and later opted to hold it at her side. 

Lizzo 

Lizzo debuted her blonde hair colour while wearing a black and white Christian Siriano gown. The mermaid-fitted dress consisted of a black base and white bottom that flared out around her feet. An ultra-cropped white suit jacket rested on the singer’s shoulders as she posed with a black tobacco pipe. 

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys was a true “Girl on Fire” with her cherry red pinstripe suit by Moncler. The wide-neck top was paired with loose-fitting trousers and a trailing puffer shawl hanging off her shoulders. Keys also wore a beaded red headpiece to complete the look. Her husband, Swizz Beatz, complemented her style in a burgundy pinstripe suit of his own.

Shakira 

In contrast to the dark colour schemes making up a majority of the Met Gala, Shakira was seen in a blush pink dress with cutouts running down the sides of her torso. The look, created by Prabal Gurung, featured a voluminous train beginning above the singer’s backside and was styled with sheer black polka-dotted gloves. 

Sam Smith 

The “Unholy” singer spiced up their traditional tuxedo with a statement cape falling off their shoulders and flaring out around their hips in a tutu silhouette. Smith styled their facial hair into a handlebar mustache and wore square eyeglasses and a brooch, which coordinated with their partner, Christian Cowan. 

Diana Ross

For the first time in 2022 years, Diana Ross returned to the Met Gala, and she made sure no one missed it. Ross wore a spaghetti-strapped gown adorned with crystals and a silver crystal placed on her forehead. The star of the show was the singer’s off-the-shoulder cape, which consisted of an 18-foot-long train (which had the names of her children and grandchildren stitched in, she told Vogue). Ross also wore a wide-brimmed hat covered in white feathers.

Mary J. Blige

Another participant in the pinstripe trend, Blige, wore a high-waisted cream suit consisting of the pattern that Stella McCartney designed. The cropped blazer was paired with a floor-length coat, which the singer wore on her shoulders, and the look was styled with Blige’s signature accessory — her statement hoop earrings. One of the most notable elements of the look was Blige’s fedora, which was completely transparent. 

Tyla 

Tyla debuted a blonde pixie cut in Jacquemus at this year’s gala, as she posed in a white off-the-shoulder pinstripe gown and a coordinating jacket complete with a long train. The “Water” singer was styled by Law Roach, who is most known for styling actress Zendaya. 

Lisa 

The BLACKPINK member was one of the attendees who opted to go for a pantless look at the 2025 Met Gala. Dressed in Louis Vuitton, Lisa wore a partially sheer, fitted black blazer decorated with crystals and a lace pair of underwear. The singer was also photographed in black tights monogrammed with the Louis Vuitton logo. 

Jennie

BLACKPINK member Jennie wore a black Chanel tuxedo gown with a fitted black jumpsuit exposed in the front. The off-the-shoulder dress included a white flower in the center of the singer’s chest and was framed by two layers of a hanging pearl necklace. Jennie completed the look with a black boater hat featuring a white stripe resting just above the rim. 

Halle Bailey

Diamonds are Halle Bailey’s best friend! “The Little Mermaid” star and “Because I Love You” singer stepped out in a bedazzled two-tone Coach look. The pinstripe dress suit was navy on the right side and white on the left, but the actress and singer ditched regular stripes and opted for bejewelled ones. Beneath the jacket, Bailey wore a beaded bodice which matched her strap heels, and she styled the look with a transparent black that covered her face. 

Ciara

Ciara levelled up for the 2025 Met Gala with her cut-out black gown. But in place of open fabric were layers of diamonds strung down her side and up to the top of her neck. The singer stayed on the sparkling theme and accessorized the look with diamond earrings and a diamond ring. 

Rosalía 

The Spanish singer arrived on the steps of The Met in a plain white custom Balmain gown, however, the look was created with a purpose. Rosalía walked the carpet with French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing, who said the sculpted dress was intended to resemble a mannequin to symbolize the beginning of the creative process. To help the vision get across to viewers, Rousteing carried a sewing machine while posing for pictures. 

Usher

Usher took a break from his “Past Present Future” tour to attend the 2025 Met Gala, and he brought a sophisticated look to the steps. The R&B star sported a black three-piece suit with a black bowtie, silver brooch and white scarf draped over his right shoulder, posing with a black cane in hand. 

Future

The Atlanta rapstar ditched his signature dreadlocks and debuted a short, blonde haircut on the steps of The Met while wearing grey plaid pants and a matching quarter zip over a white shirt and black tie. Future accessorized the look with a pair of black sunglasses. 

Questlove 

The Academy Award-winning filmmaker, musician, producer, director and New York Times bestselling author already proved he’s versatile. This year, his Met Gala look was no different. Sporting a black and white pinstripe suit by Gabriela Hearst that was reminiscent of Beetlejuice, the look was elevated with thousands of embroidered pearls. But the suit wasn’t just something pretty to look at —it was an ode to his father, late singer Lee Andrews, who wore nothing but suits for decades, according to Vogue. 

Pusha T

Grammy-winning rapper Pusha T arrived at the 2025 Met Gala in a striped burgundy suit by Louis Vuitton. The plain jacket-and-flared-trouser combo was ultimately elevated by white crystals decorating his shoulders. Pusha T told The Hollywood Reporter the “snow flurries” were on brand for him, causing people to speculate if the crystals were intended to resemble the cocaine he commonly raps about. 

Coco Jones

Less than a month after releasing her debut album, “Why Not More?”, Jones arrived at The Met dressed in a cream ensemble from Indian brand Manish Malhotra. The singer’s coat, which fanned out behind her, was decorated in a floral pattern made with silver and cream beads. Jones opted to go shirtless underneath the jacket but sported matching beaded pants to complete the look.

Ms. Lauryn Hill

The R&B legend was hard to miss with her over-the-top look. Going big for her Met Gala Debut and rare red (in this case, blue) carpet appearance, Hill showed up in a cream yellow suit with a cape in the same shade. However, it wasn’t just any other cape. It regally curved above her head before resting above her left shoulder, then curving once more in front of her underarm. The cape trailed behind her, and the look was accessorized with a matching umbrella and blue Hermès Kelly bag.

Jaden Smith

The headpiece strikes again! Just three months after making headlines for his dramatic castle-crowned look at the 67th Grammy Awards, the actor and musician returned with wired headgear twisting around his face and head. The look featured a black satin suit complete with a black satin shirt and tie. A black-and-white checkered cape rested on his shoulders, and he posed on the carpet with a pen in his hand. 

Leon Bridges

Singer-songwriter Leon Bridges partook in the pinstripe suit trend with a navy blue and coral ensemble by Nicholas Daley. The look was styled with saffron yellow gloves, oversized yellow sunglasses and two statement brooches pinned to his left breast, and it paid homage to the Windrush generation and his Scottish-Jamaican roots, according to Highsnobiety. 

Stormzy

The Brit award-winning rapper and singer was dressed in a partial suit for the 2025 Met Gala. Stormzy wore black trousers and a top unbuttoned to reveal his undershirt. An undone tie hung from around his neck with a white flower pinned on its left side. 

André 3000

If you had any doubts about André 3000’s career, he made it perfectly clear with his look for this year’s event. The musician arrived in a custom Burberry look, which entailed a navy jumpsuit with embellished umbrellas and raindrops. However, the real star of the show was a piano strapped around his back. Before getting to The Met, André 3000 surprise dropped an instrumental EP titled “7 Piano Sketches,”  consisting of seven piano pieces. 

J Balvin 

Colombian singer J Balvin wore a salmon Marc Jacob suit with a matching silk tie to fit the theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Balvin mixed shades of pink with a blush and burgundy hat, which he coordinated with a blush brooch pinned to his left breast. 

Jon Batiste

Just posing on the carpet wasn’t enough for the Grammy winner, who serenaded fans and photographers alike with his saxophone. Batiste wore a patterned black Tom Ford suit with a white boutonniere. When he wasn’t showing off his musical talent, he posed with the instrument on the steps of The Met, and he even shared a short impromptu duet with Wicked star, Cynthia Evro.

Janelle Monáe

While some stars chose to bare all, Monáe switched things up and chose to bare none. The “Q.U.E.E.N.” singer showed up in an oversized Thom Browne jacket with dramatic shoulder pads. The partially pinstripe red, black and white look had an image of a suit printed on it, but Monáe eventually took the jacket off to reveal an actual suit dress underneath. The look was styled with a black, partially pinstripe bowler hat and a monocle covering her left eye. 

Suki Waterhouse 

Waterhouse showed she’s one hot mama with her two-piece Michael Kors look. The recent mother, who gave birth to her first child in March 2024, showed off her figure in the backless ensemble, which also featured a plunging neckline and high slight that revealed her left leg. 

Nicole Scherzinger 

Scherzinger was ready for her close-up at her Met Gala debut. The former Pussycat Dolls member stepped away from her role as Norma Desmond in Broadway’s “Sunset Blvd” to pose in a fitted pinstripe Prabal Gurung gown with a deep V-neck. The star carried a voluminous black cape just off her shoulders, which reached the floor and fanned out behind her. 

Shaboozey 

The musician went full force for his Met Gala debut with an eye-catching turquoise look. Shaboozey wore a significantly cropped suit jacket with a rippling pattern and matching trousers, as well as a wide-brimmed black hat and large bowtie. Beneath the jacket, he wore a black undershirt topped with layers of turquoise beads that covered his torso and flashed turquoise grillz when he smiled. 

Chance the Rapper

The rapper ditched his signature baseball-hat look as he walked the carpet beside Donatella Versace. Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, wore a cream suit accessorized with three brooches running up his left breast. He elevated the look with a fitted charcoal hat and transparent glasses.

Clairo 

Clairo showed up in a Valentino two-piece look, which consisted of a tweed jacket decorated with black bows and white fabric at the end of the sleeves. The singer also wore a black pleated floor-length skirt with a drop waist, and she spiced up the look with a white and aqua cat purse. 

Omar Apollo

The “Evergreen” singer was another star who chose to include a feline pattern — this time, a sparkly cheetah undershirt. Apollo styled it with an all-black tuxedo that was accessorized by a white feather brooch with crystals hanging down. 

FKA Twigs

Twigs was dressed in an off-white, form-fitting Wales Bonner gown with a plunging neckline. The dress was embellished with crystals and featured chocolate brown feathers, making up the skirt, and the singer carried a white feathered shawl around her wrists. 

Bebe Rexha

Rexha made her Met Gala debut in a Christian Siriano black jacket and corresponding tulle skirt that fanned out behind her. The “Born Again” singer accessorized her look with black mesh gloves and a diamond drop necklace. After pictures of Rexha were posted, rapper Azealia Banks made body-shaming comments about the star, who responded by revealing she faced a pregnancy loss in a since-deleted post. 

Ayra Starr

The Afrobeats artist wore a custom plunging black gown by Ozwald Boateng, which also featured a high slit running up her left leg and cutouts in the back and side of her arm. Starr also sported a blue grill on one tooth on the left side of her mouth. 

Stevie Wonder

The legendary musician attended the Met Gala for the first time at 74 years old in an all black look embellished with black jewels. The matching jacket and trousers were paired with a similarly embellished cape, which fell to the floor and trailed behind him. Wonder also wore a black beret and his signature sunglasses as he walked the carpet with his wife and son. 

Rosé

Rosé collaborated with Anthony Vaccarello, the creative director of Saint Laurent, to accomplish her all-black tuxedo for the event. The BLACKPINK member opted out of an undershirt and instead showcased a statement diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co., and she amplified her look with a floor-length black cape hanging off her shoulders and red strap heels. 

S.Coups

K-pop star S.Coups made his Met Gala debut dressed in a grey ensemble by Boss. The SEVENTEEN member wore an asymmetrical cadet gray blazer and matching loose-fitting trousers, as well as an onyx jacket hanging on his shoulders. 

Burna Boy

Although Burna Boy looked calm, cool and collected on the carpet, the Nigerian singer’s look was only solidified just 24 hours before he arrived at The Met, designer Ozwald Boateng told Vogue. The spontaneous decision came after Boateng became inspired, and from there, the red-and-yellow look was born. Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, arrived in a patterned blood red suit with a coordinating tie. His undershirt was a butter yellow, which he paired with ombre-red shoes, gold-rimmed sunglasses and a leather blood red overcoat that rested on his shoulders. 

Tems

Also dressed in Ozwald Boateng, the Nigerian musician flaunted a zaffre blue dress accentuated with a black and turquoise pattern, along with a pinstripe undershirt in the same colour. The mermaid-fitted gown was paired with a green neck tie protruding from the center of her collar, along with an umbrella in the same shade and a hair ribbon the same pattern as her dress. 

Central Cee

British rapper Central Cee kept it simple with a black suit and tie for his Met Gala debut. On his left breast were a black-and-white polka dotted handkerchief and the flag of Guyana pinned to his suit, celebrating his heritage. The rapper posed with a cane and was also seen smoking on the carpet. 

Maluma

Maluma arrived on the Met Gala carpet in a deep blue and green floral blazer that fell past his knees. His look was completed by coordinating loose-fitted pants and a black, wide-brimmed hat with pastel pink flowers stitched into the side. The Colombian musician also posed with a similar flower in hand throughout the night. 

Angèle

The Belgian musician wore a strapless off-white Chanel set, with a fitted, button-up bodice and coordinating drape skirt with a slit in her right leg, revealing fishnet tights. Angèle wore a black leather jacket off her shoulders and accessorized the look with a double-layered belt and matching triple-layered necklace. 

 

Teyana Taylor

Taylor showed up to The Met in a grey and red pinstripe suit with an open blazer that revealed a red vest styled with layers of silver chains. The singer and actress drew attention with her red cape, which featured statement shoulder pads and was decorated with matching flowers, silver brooches and silver chains. The look was elevated with red leather gloves, a silver drop necklace and a burgundy homburg hat with a corresponding feather sticking out of the side. Taylor’s cape also featured the words “Harlem Rose” embroidered along the edge, a nod to her New York hometown.

Kaytranada 

The Canadian music producer and rapper made his Met Gala debut in an Alexander McQueen look, paying homage to late American jazz musician Miles Davis, according to Vogue. Kaytranada wore a black suit with an eye-catching ivory collar made with multiple layers of fabric. He also had a silver chain hanging from his left pocket and wore sunglasses with green-tinted lenses on the carpet. 

Andra Day

Andra Day joined the list of celebrities making their debut on the steps of The Met in a raspberry pink suit and Cartier jewelry. The high-waisted pants were accompanied by a fitted jacket consisting of a plunging neckline and gloves attached to the sleeves, and it featured a floor-length train with crystals lining the edges. Day walked the carpet with bedazzled binoculars and a studded black clutch. 

Dev Hynes

 The Grammy-nominated musician wore a plain black shirt-and-pant combo, which he layered with an open tweed grey jacket. Hynes added a fitted black hat and a pair of sunglasses, which hung from his left breast pocket. 

Jazmine Sullivan

Sullivan wore a custom ivory pantsuit by Who Decides War. The singer’s v-neck jacket was embroidered with flowers, and her pants had slits in the front starting just below the knee. The look also featured a lace cap, which fanned out behind her and was attached to her coordinating hat. 

Diljit Dosanjh

Dressed by Prabal Gurung, Dosanjh arrived in a Maharaja-inspired ivory look that featured a kurta and tehmat, as well as a floor-length cape and layered diamond necklace. The Indian actor and singer also wore a turban decorated with layers of jewels and carried a sword on the steps of The Met.

 

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