20 of the Best Met Gala Looks
As the 2025 MET Gala unfolds today under the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ we’re taking a moment to revisit some of the most unforgettable looks to ever grace the Met steps — in no particular order.
1. Rihanna – 2015 (“China: Through the Looking Glass”)
In Guo Pei’s gold-embroidered cape — arguably the Met Gala’s most iconic moment.
2. Beyoncé – 2015 (“China: Through the Looking Glass”)
Wearing a sheer, jeweled Givenchy gown.
3. A$AP Rocky – 2021 (“In America”)
In an ERL quilted cape sourced from a vintage blanket — cozy, cultural, and clever.
4. Wisdom Kaye – 2024 (“Sleeping Beauties”)
On his debut wearing a custom burnt rose Robert Wun outfit.
5. Zendaya – 2019 (“Camp: Notes on Fashion”)
Gave us fairytale fantasy in a light-up Cinderella gown by Tommy Hilfiger.
6. Kim Kardashian – 2021 (“In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”)
A faceless, all-black Balenciaga moment that sparked endless conversation.
7. Cher – 1974 (“Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design”)
Set the standard in a sheer Bob Mackie gown that changed red carpet fashion.
8. Kanye West – 2016 (“Manus x Machina”)
In a crystal-studded Balmain jacket and ripped jeans — punk, futuristic, and polarizing.
9. Virgil Abloh – 2021 (“In America”)
In a custom Off-White suit paired with his own Louis Vuitton x Off-White x Nike AF1s — a streetwear statement on couture grounds.
10. Solange – 2016 (“Manus x Machina”)
In a bold, sculptural yellow piece by David LaPort — futuristic and architectural.
11. Lana Del Rey – 2018 (“Heavenly Bodies”)
Wore Gucci with a sacred heart chest plate and angelic headpiece — divine, literally.
12. Rihanna – 2018 (“Heavenly Bodies”)
Stunned once again, this time as a fashion Pope in bejeweled Maison Margiela by John Galliano.
13. A$AP Rocky – 2023 (“Karl Lagerfeld”)
Paid homage to Karl in a sharp Gucci kilt suit, layering references with confidence.
14. Tyla – 2024 (“Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”)
In custom Balmain by Olivier Rousteing, her sand-textured gown slowly dissolved the line between sculpture and couture.
15. Anok Yai – 2024 (“Sleeping Beauties”)
Stunned in Prabal Gurung — shimmering, statuesque, and effortlessly commanding attention.
16. Stormzy – 2022 (“Gilded Glamour”)
Radiated elegance in a crisp white Burberry suit and matching cape — simplicity with regal finesse.
17. Tems – 2023 (“Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”)
18. Janelle Monáe – 2023 (“Karl Lagerfeld”)
In a tiered Thom Browne look that deconstructed on the carpet — concept art meets fashion.
19. Naomi Campbell – 1995 (“Haute Couture”)
Sleek and showstopping in Atelier Versace — the ultimate ‘90s supermodel look
20. Burna Boy – 2023 (“Karl Lagerfeld”)
Delivered a powerful presence in custom Burberry, merging African richness with European tailoring.
