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Fashion week? Cute. Awards season? Predictable. But the Met Gala? The Met Gala is where the real drama lives. “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” invited icons and outliers to the carpet, and what followed was style history and a few outfits best left unseen.
Rihanna In Custom Marc Jacobs
Step aside, mortals—Rihanna just turned a pinstriped business suit into the moment. Riri owned it, pairing sharp menswear lines with a cascading silhouette that screamed elegance. Now, the suit aside, Rihanna also took this moment to publicly present that she and ASAP Rocky were expecting baby number 3.
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Colman Domingo In A Valentino Cape
Commanding attention in sapphire, Colman Domingo wrapped himself in a Valentino cape echoing the late Andre Leon Talley’s flair. Then, boom—off came the cape to reveal a Harlem Renaissance homage: a windowpane plaid jacket, taupe textured top, and gray melange trousers. A polka dot scarf and brooch sealed the look.
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Diana Ross In Eleven Sixteen Gown
Names stitched into silver. Now that’s a legacy look. Diana Ross’s Eleven Sixteen masterpiece trailed behind her like a celestial comet, the 18-foot train glimmering with generations of Ross descendants. It whispered stories and balanced glam with genealogy. Honestly, why just sparkle when you can shimmer with meaning?
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Zendaya In White Louis Vuitton
Who else but Zendaya could turn a 40s jazz staple into a red carpet rebellion? Pharrell's Louis Vuitton zoot suit on her thin, statuesque frame felt both nostalgic and futuristic. Crisp shoulders, clean lines, wide-legged rhythm, razor-sharp styling. It gave Bianca Jagger energy, but with that Gen Z's cool.
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Anna Sawai In Maria Grazia Chiuri
You’d think stylists checked these things, but they clearly didn’t because Zendaya and Anna arrived in shockingly similar white suits, tailored and undeniably crisp. But when placed side by side, the magic wore thin. It wasn’t bad, just…familiar. The lesson? Even legends need variety.
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Janelle Monae In Deconstructed Thom Browne
Time stopped when Janelle Monae stepped onto the carpet in her conceptual Thom Browne twist. Half suit, half surrealist dream, it screamed Randy Dandy Rebellion. With a monocle clock swinging at her brow and layered pinstripes morphing into pleats, she turned fashion into performance art.
Lewis Hamilton In Wales Bonner
Precision met poetry as Lewis Hamilton glided in a custom Wales Bonner tailcoat. Forget pit stops—this Formula One champ parked elegance with hand-stitched embroidery and heirloom-like detailing. A lapel brooch sparkled with ancestral weight. With this look, think Savile Row meets Sankofa symbolism.
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Pharrell Williams In Louis Vuitton
Hard hats off to Pharrell for flipping blue-collar roots into pearl-core chic. His Louis Vuitton blazer, peppered with iridescent pearls, celebrated Black labor’s grit with red carpet dazzle. Inspired by historic working-class silhouettes, it fused utility with glam. Even the pockets meant something.
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Doechii In Androgynous Louis Vuitton
For her Met Gala debut, Doechii channeled bold elegance in a Pharrell-designed Louis Vuitton ensemble. A monogram tuxedo jacket met damier shorts in a look straddled tradition and rebellion. Androgynous yet intentional, it was a masterclass in modern identity, stitched with purpose.
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Teyana Taylor In Self-Designed Red Ensemble
Picture Harlem, 1925—now add latex, velvet, and vengeance. Teyana Taylor’s fiery self-designed outfit screamed “then and now”. Giant sleeves. Snatched waist. Attitude for days. Echoing the exuberance of Renaissance tailoring, she marched down the carpet like a time-traveling muse who moonlights as a designer. When art meets ancestry, fashion wins.
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Dapper Dan In Self-Designed All-Sequined Ensemble
Sequins told a story as Dapper Dan arrived shimmering like a disco oracle. The Harlem legend’s Sankofa-emblazoned outfit was Black philosophy stitched into sparkle. Sankofa, meaning “go back and get it,” perfectly framed this nod to historical tailoring. Legacy met glitz, and Dan reminded everyone: never forget your roots.
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Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade In Coordinated Outfits
Power couple status: confirmed. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade graced the carpet like it was built for them. Her black gown with a white train and ruby necklace radiated grace; his white blazer and embroidered vest balanced elegance with edge. A visual ode to Black love and style.
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Alex Newell In Tuxedo-Inspired Black Gown
Alex Newell gave the red carpet something to applaud—and envy—in a black gown that redefined red carpet tailoring. The tuxedo-inspired bustier fused Broadway boldness with couture precision. Menswear codes were remixed with grace and grit. No binaries blurred, just an unapologetic and undeniable style.
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Barry Keoghan In Valentino
Irish cool met runway royalty as Barry Keoghan arrived in custom Valentino, channeling the moody glamour of upscale Sgt Pepper uniforms. Embroidered floral cuffs, a silk red waist scarf, and brooding hues made the look feel both storied and sharp. The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Watch sealed the scene.
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Nessa And Colin Kaepernick In Moncler x EE72 And Ozwald Boateng
Unbothered and unbreakable, Nessa Diab and Colin Kaepernick stepped onto the red carpet as a masterclass in unity. His bespoke burgundy suit and Kente-lined cape radiated pride and purpose. Her black gown and commanding puffer jacket echoed elegance with edge. Not flashy; focused. The headline was solidarity, stitched in style.
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Megan Thee Stallion In Custom Michael Kors
Megan Thee Stallion glided into the Met Gala in a custom Michael Kors Collection look with an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining, draped over a lace goddess gown iced in crystal embroidery. And while not a suit in form, the precision is completely on-theme.
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Gigi Hadid In Miu Miu
Yet another look that wasn’t a suit, but still spectacular. Draped in Miu Miu’s nod to Zelda Wynn Valdes, the first Black woman to own a Manhattan boutique, Gigi glided with golden-age precision. The silhouette was all curves and candlelight. And the tribute is long overdue.
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Emma Chamberlain In Deconstructed Courreges
High-low styling got its queen. Emma turned heads in a Courreges piece that looked like it had been whispered into existence—deconstructed and flawlessly reborn. She paired it with silver-framed glasses, sheer opera gloves, translucent tights, and Stuart Weitzman pumps. It was chaos, styled with surgical accuracy.
Kendall Jenner In Torisheju
Kendall ditched the glam-bot mold for a rare, art-forward win. Her custom Torisheju skirt suit was beautifully paired with a clinched low-cut suit top inspired by Gladys Bentley and the Harlem Renaissance. The outfit swirled around her frame like wearable architecture, and the layered diamonds shimmered with heirloom energy.
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Taraji P Henson In Monse
The custom off-white Monse x Post-Imperial look: a cropped blazer over a sleek minidress, balanced masculine edge with feminine grace. Inspired by Yoruba symbolism, the hue whispered transformation, while copper Aquazzura pumps added depth. Buccellati diamonds sparkled like secrets. This red carpet queen doesn’t follow trends—she writes them.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger In Balmain
Patrick took the old-school route and made it look fresh off the runway. His Balmain suit with a yellow draped silk satin shirt kept things traditional. It felt like a nod to his dad’s era, minus the muscle flex. Think gentleman’s club, but with better lighting and no cigars.
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Simone Biles In Custom Harbison
Bold and radiant, Simone Biles lit up the carpet in a striking blue Harbison minidress. A sharp collar, jeweled appliques, and a sweeping train turned every step into a statement. No flips needed—this was power in stillness, elegance in motion. She wore confidence like a crown.
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Lupita Nyong’o In Chanel
Lupita lit up the carpet in aquamarine Chanel with structured wool tailoring, a satin blouse, and a chiffon cape that fluttered like poetry. It was crisp and refreshingly unexpected. While it leaned more floral than formal, her regal delivery made it feel effortlessly on theme.
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Jodie Turner-Smith In Burberr
History galloped down the carpet when Jodie stepped out in bold Burberry. Her sharp pantsuit, complete with dramatic flares and a bridle-inspired collar, paid tribute to 19th-century equestrian Selika Lazevski. Do you think this was a fashion statement? If your answer is yes, we agree.
Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz In Moncler X EE72
Talk about harmony. Alicia and Swizz turned fashion into a duet. Their Moncler x EE72 looks balanced, hard and soft, dark and light, rhythm and flow, puffy and flat. Perfectly matched without being identical, they felt like a spoken word poem about fashion compatibility: relationship goals, but editorial.
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Jennie Kin In Chanel Charm
Jennie delivered exactly what you'd expect from Chanel’s golden girl: polished black-and-white elegance, tailored to perfection. But the real moment came when she turned around and unveiled a cheeky, oversized bow tucked beneath her hat. Sweet, subtle, and signature Jennie—proof that power can whisper, not just roar.
Kerry Washington In Jonathan Simkhai
Kerry breezed through the entrance, and the media loved it. Wrapped in translucent layers by Jonathan Simkhai and topped with a brim that blocked bad vibes, she radiated glamour dipped in mystery. Was she channeling Old Hollywood or fashion-forward mystique? Either way, it worked. Floaty, fierce, and full of finesse.
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Serena Williams In Edward Enninful
Serena Williams served elegance in a custom ice-blue Moncler gown, styled by Edward Enninful. The off-the-shoulder silhouette and sheer panel shimmered with metallic threads, while a matching puffer cape added drama. Her golden bob with finger waves sealed the look, and it was timeless and powerful. Game, set, style.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas In Balmain
While Priyanka glowed, the rest of her ensemble faded under the weight of her necklace. That 241-carat emerald necklace sucked all the oxygen out of the look. Yes, yes, she was on theme because of the black and white skirt suit, but that rock took all the glory. Verdict? An okay.
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Sabrina Carpenter In Louis Vuitton
Somewhere between corset and confusion, Sabrina skipped the pants entirely. The upper-body glam clashed with a lower half that felt unfinished. The look aimed for avant-garde but landed awkwardly. If the Met carpet ever needed a “Did you forget something?” reference, this is it.
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Damson Idris In Tommy Hilfiger
Sure, drama’s the dress code—but Damson brought a Fast & Furious scene. The musician rolled up in a literal racecar, stepped out, and transformed his fit mid-carpet. Impressive? Ummm, not really. Subtle? Not remotely. Theatrics over tailoring made it feel more like a movie promo than Met Magic.
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Ego Nwodim In An Elegant Suit
Ego kept it clean in a cropped suit with structured shoulders, a peplum corset, and ankle-grazing pants, tailored with a wink. The details brought a flicker of playfulness, but the overall effect stayed safe. It wasn’t groundbreaking, but it was polished. Not every look needs fireworks to land.
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Savannah James In Hanifa
Savannah James's Hanifa gown blended pinstriped tailoring with fluid draping, but the execution felt divided. The structured corseted top clashed with the mermaid-style skirt, creating an awkward silhouette. While inspired by zoot suit aesthetics, the fit lacked cohesion, and this left the look visually ambitious but technically uneven.
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Maya Hawke In Custom Prada
Muted tones can stun when paired with structure. But Maya’s beige gown faded into the crowd faster than an intern at a Vogue shoot. Soft, flowy, and utterly forgettable, the dress missed the tailoring drama needed for the theme. She looked sweet…and that was about it.
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Anne Hathaway In Carolina Herrera
Anne usually slays Met carpets, but this year? She looked like she walked out of a luxury co-working space. The outfit, while polished, played it far too safe. No drama. No risk. No Met-level fashion statement. For a night that celebrates boundary-pushing tailoring, this felt like a PTO request.
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Walton Goggins In Thom Brown
Edgy can be cool, but there’s a fine line between deconstructed and incomplete. Walton’s outfit looked like he stepped out before the stylist was done pinning. Lacking cohesion, tailoring, or even a wow piece, the look came across more “I left my real outfit in the Uber” than Met-ready.
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Pamela Anderson In Tory Burch
Pam went big, but not in the right direction. Her custom gown, crafted from ice blue silk mesh and drenched in twisted silver sequins and scattered crystals, aimed for ethereal but landed in excess. Paired with sparkling heels and an ear cuff, the look sparkled without structure.
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Shakira In Prabal Gurung
Shakira’s Prabal Gurung confection belonged at the VMAs, not the Met Gala. The bubblegum pink, voluminous gown screamed prom queen with a backstage pass. It was fun, flirty, and fabulously off-theme. Tailoring? Not a trace. Statement? Yes. The right one? Definitely not.
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Heidi Klum In Vetements
Heidi Klum’s little black dress tried to whisper elegance but barely made a sound. Designed from papal fabric dating back to 1798, the Vetements gown brought trivia, not tailoring. There was no silhouette drama, no dandy flair, just a train to nowhere and a vibe best described as Sunday mass.
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Whoopi Goldberg In Thom Browne
Whoopi’s look belonged in an archive—and should’ve stayed there. Between the duchess satin dress, sequin-stacked overcoat, vintage top hat, and brogues, it was part Victorian drama, part Halloween in Soho. It honored Thom Browne’s 2015 era more than the theme. This was truly tailored chaos.
Tracee Ellis Ross In Marc Jacobs
Tracee arrived in blush tailoring with puffy accents that should’ve made a moment, but didn’t. The silhouette lacked sharpness, the styling lacked spark, and next to her mum’s legacy flex, it felt dimmer than expected. It wasn’t bad; it just didn’t bring the noise.
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Andre 3000 In Burberry And Law Roach
Andre 3000 showed up in a Burberry–Benji Bixby jumpsuit that screamed thrift-core philosopher on laundry day. Heavy on illusion and paired with what looked like a literal garbage bag and piano backpack, the look sparked questions, not couture. Artistic intent was there, but it wasn’t Met Gala-worthy.
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Amelia Gray In Hamlin
Amelia Gray mixed red lace lingerie with a tuxedo shrug, gloves, Ray-Bans, and a lace durag-turned-train, because why not? But the high-cut briefs stole attention from the tailoring. It was bold, bizarre, and slightly bridal-meets-bouncer. Fashion moment or fever dream? You tell us, because we’re still decoding it.
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Miley Cyrus In Pieter Mulier
Miley brought rockstar energy in a crocodile leather crop top sliced high enough to make jaws drop. Paired with a dramatic drop-waist skirt, the look screamed statement, but not tailoring. It was fierce and pure Miley… just not quite on the theme’s track.
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