The Met Gala 2025 was more than a red carpet—it was a celebration of precision, identity, and style through the lens of Black tailoring traditions. With the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” and the dress code “Tailored For You,” celebrities brought their A-game, delivering custom looks that balanced power, elegance, and personal narrative. While nearly every guest made a statement, a few stars truly stole the show with their bold, impeccably executed ensembles.

Here are our top picks for the best-dressed at the Met Gala 2025:

1. Rihanna
It’s no surprise that Rihanna tops the list. The fashion icon not only confirmed her pregnancy in jaw-dropping style, but she did so in a sculptural couture coatdress with exaggerated shoulders, velvet corseting, and intricate beading inspired by traditional Savile Row tailoring and West African craftsmanship. Paired with pearl-trimmed gloves and a sweeping train, it was both regal and revolutionary.

Rihanna. (Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images)

2. Colman Domingo
One of the evening’s co-chairs, Domingo honored the theme with a custom ensemble that blended the sharpness of 18th-century dandyism with modern flair. His look featured a metallic jacquard suit with a longline coat, layered over a silk blouse with delicate ruffles. The styling—a cane, diamond brooches, and a high-collared shirt—sealed his place as one of the night’s style kings.

Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for the Met Museum/Vogue

3. Zendaya
A consistent Met Gala standout, Zendaya once again pushed boundaries in a tailored midnight-blue gown that transformed into a sharply cut pantsuit beneath. The look, created by Law Roach and a team of Black designers, symbolized strength and transformation, incorporating heritage fabrics and nods to diasporic design traditions.

Photograph: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for the Met Museum/Vogue

4. A$AP Rocky
A sartorial risk-taker, Rocky leaned into the theme with a multi-layered ensemble that fused streetwear and bespoke tailoring. His look included a long plaid skirt over sharply creased trousers, a velvet blazer embroidered with ancestral patterns, and a silk scarf tied at the neck—evoking Black dandy aesthetics while maintaining his signature cool.

Photographed by Phil Oh

5. Teyana Taylor
Taylor turned heads in a deconstructed tuxedo gown, blending masculine tailoring with feminine curves. The sleek black-and-white palette, open-shoulder cut, and dramatic train served up a modern twist on the classic suit. Her natural hair styled in a towering updo completed the powerful silhouette.

Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, 2025, in New York City.
credit: Getty Images

6. Lewis Hamilton
The Formula 1 star and co-chair wore a sleek three-piece suit that integrated subtle references to African textiles, with hidden embroidery inside the lapels telling a personal story. Polished loafers, layered necklaces, and a silk pocket square gave the look depth and charisma.

Photograph by John Shearer

7. Janelle Monáe
Always a red carpet visionary, Monáe wore a double-breasted suit-dress hybrid with LED embroidery that lit up to reveal quotes from James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. The interactive design wasn’t just stunning—it was political, poetic, and entirely unforgettable.

Photograph By Amir Hamja and Nina Westervelt ( New York Times)

The Met Gala 2025 was a tribute to the artistry of tailoring, the power of culture, and the celebration of Black identity through fashion. These stars didn’t just dress for the theme—they embodied it. And in doing so, they redefined what it means to be best dressed on fashion’s most iconic night.