The theme, which centers around the concept of Black dandyism, is the first one in 20 years to focus entirely on menswear, according to Vogue. The dress code, “Tailored For You,” was chosen to encourage individual expression, inviting guests to dress in a way that felt authentic to them.
And though many A-listers have come dressed to the nines on the steps of the New York City landmark, others have fallen short in high-fashion garments that don’t seem to fit either the theme or dress code.
Here are some of the most daring looks from the 2025 Met Gala:
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner stepped on the navy blue carpet for the 2025 Met Gala in a halter neck gown fashioned from herringbone suit material and black satin (Getty Images)
The beauty mogul removed her black sash to reveal a low-cut neckline and see-through bodice stitched to a low-waisted skirt with a slit as a high as her hip (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner, the model known for taking risks on the Met Gala red carpet, played it extremely safe for the 2025 affair on Monday night (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
The reality star showed up in a gray, low-cut suit top and matching floor-length skirt. She only embellished the outfit with a multi-tiered diamond necklace (Getty Images)
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber posed solo on the Met Gala 2025 red carpet in a familiar, feminine silhouette, sheer tights, and stilettos (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
The model and beauty brand owner touched on this year’s theme with her tuxedo jacket-inspired mini dress, pointed shoulder pads, and large lapels (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Rachel Brosnahan
Actor Rachel Brosnahan posed for the cameras outside the Met on Monday in a simple purple gown that didn’t seem to do much to honor the theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ (Getty Images)
Brosnahan, who starred in ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ subtly nodded to the concept with a suit tie detail draped around her neck and down her back (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Shakira
Shakira stepped onto the navy blue carpet for the 2025 Met Gala on Monday in a bubblegum pink gown with an elongated train that nearly stretched all the way to the sides of the walkway (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
The singer arrived in the feminine outfit that was tailored for her (but not the theme) next to designer Prabal Gurung (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra shared a date night at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night dressed to the nines as if they were heading over to the horse races (Getty Images)
The musician wore an ivory shirt with a pussy bow and black pants with a black cummerbund. Chopra, on the other hand, donned a polka-dotted two-piece blazer and skirt set with black gloves and a wide-brimmed hat secured on the side of her head. Both outfits were designed by Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing (Getty Images)
Sofia Richie
Sofia Richie dressed in an ultra-feminine white and ivory Tommy Hilfiger gown for the 2025 Met Gala centered around Black dandyism and menswear (Getty Images)
Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse arrived to the 2025 Met Gala solo in a deconstructed black tuxedo dress with a spliced skirt and a thin train (Getty Images)
The singer, who gave birth to her first child a little over a year ago, played it safe in the open-back design, only accessorizing with a dainty diamond choker and pendant bracelet (Getty Images)
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus arrived for the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night in a two-piece black set with a twisted train and a gold choker necklace layered over her long-sleeved leather top (Getty Images)
When asked by La La Anthony how she started to conceptualize her look based on the gala theme, Cyrus side-stepped the question and said she was excited to be there (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Gayle King
Gayle King posed in front of the cameras on the Met steps for the 2025 fundraiser in a pink plaid dress with a long train stitched over a slim skirt (Getty Images)
The TV personality smiled, displaying her tiny clutch in front of the odd button vest top with a built-in black bra (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott attended the 2025 Met Gala in a teal blue suit with a red vest, a mustard-colored shirt, and pointed-toe white shoes. The suit looked to be fashioned from a thin, wrinkly material and made him look a bit disheveled (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Lorde
Lorde arrived outside the Met for the annual fundraiser ahead of her upcoming album release (Getty Images)
The singer showed up in a soft metallic outfit comprised of a floating bra, matching mid-rise skirt, and blazer jacket (Getty Images)
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid stepped out on the Met Gala red carpet resembling a ‘Willy Wonka’ golden ticket in a metallic gown with a short train (Getty Images)
The model just barely nodded to the Met Gala them in the Miu Miu outfit, paying homage to a designer whose previous work inspired her style (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet in a simple gray corset gown with a high slit in the front (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
The fabric and design of the ensemble was reminiscent of suiting material with baggy sleeves and a micro collar (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion stepped in front of the cameras on the Met steps in an extravagant outfit comprised of a fluffy white overcoat and a shimmering halter-neck gown with a high slit (Getty Images)
The artist, whose vibrant red hair was a stark contrast to the otherwise elegant look, arrived with Michael Kors (Getty Images)
Megan’s dyed hair was tied in a long ponytail with big bumps and wavy curls toward the end (Getty Images)
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway showed up to the 2025 Met Gala in a full Carolina Herrera design complete with a white blouse tucked into a black and white netted skirt with a high slit in the back (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
The actor tucked her blouse into a netted black and white striped skirt (Getty Images)
Joey King
Joey King suited up for the 2025 Met Gala in a matching green Miu Miu jacket and pants with crystals dripping and dangling down (Getty Images)
The ‘Kissing Booth’ star’s outfit mixed too many patterns between her checkered blouse, maroon and gold tie, diamond neck scarf, and a random brown belt (Getty Images)
Venus Williams
Venus Williams posed for the many cameras on the Met steps in a forest green collared shirt and skirt set akin to her standard tennis fashion (Getty Images)
The 44-year-old athlete drew inspiration from the sport attire while juxtaposing uniform silhouette with a long overcoat that seemed more suitable for the holiday season (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Lauren Amos
Fashion architect Lauren Amos arrived outside the Met in a deconstructed, one-shoulder gown that was spliced with sheer and black sparkly embroidery (Getty Images)
The style mogul’s gown didn’t do much to honor the theme of the night which was focused on Black dandyism (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum opted for a classic strapless black gown with a long train for the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night (Getty Images)
She chose an ensemble completely void of menswear style elements despite the theme being entirely centered around it (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney dressed in a dazzling black gown with a low-cut neckline with beaded fringe cascading over her shoulders for the 2025 Met Gala (Getty Images)
The ‘Euphoria’ actor stuck to her ultra-feminine style in a Miu Miu gown. Sweeney has gone to the Met Gala with Miu Miu for the past few years (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Sadie Sink
Sadie Sink showed up for the 2025 Met Gala in a simple black gown with a billowing train, lace sleeves, and dangly pearl earrings (Getty Images)
The 23-year-old actor seemingly side-stepped the theme in a feminine silhouette rather than menswear style (Getty Images)
Jessica Kayll
Jessica Kayll, a British fashion designer, posed for pictures on the Met Gala red carpet in a floral-embellished ensemble that can only be likened to Kentucky Derby Fashion (Getty Images)
The artist’s outfit was adorned with strappy, open-toe heels with bright pink flowers pasted on top of the toes. Tiny purple flowers floated over her legs and around her pale pink skirt (Getty Images)
Wendi Murdoch
Socialite Wendi Murdoch arrived to the Met in a custom Thom Browne ensemble with intricate gold embroidery throughout and a netted headpiece (Getty Images)
The 56-year-old opted for a bold shoe choice with a spiked sole bottom and a missing heel (Getty Images)
Anna Wintour
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour chose not to stray from her usual silhouette for the 2025 Met Gala, wearing a baby blue Tuxedo-style jacket over a silver satin floor-length gown with floral embroidery. The bottom of her dress appeared to be wrinkly as she posed for photos (Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Wintour, a co-chair for the annual event, embellished her look with a strawberry-shaped glass brooch and a layered diamond necklace (Getty Images)
