What is dandyism, you ask? “It’s a sartorial style that asks questions about identity, representation, mobility – race, class, gender, sexuality and power,” Monica explained to The Guardian during a recent interview. Black style has long been a driving force behind mainstream fashion, so it’s about time for a theme like this one. (Now, am I concerned about all the cultural appropriation that is definitely about to occur? Yes, very.)
The gala has some pretty iconic co-chairs this year: Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Lebron James (an “honorary” co-chair), and the Met Gala queen herself, Anna Wintour. Also, a ton of legends are gracing the Met steps tonight — Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Lupita Nyong’o, and more are in attendance!
The Best & Worst Dressed Celebs At The 2025 Met Gala
Best — Rihanna
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She made us wait 10,000 years and… It was totally worth it. And hello, baby bump!!
Best — Jalen Hurts
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He looks so good in this floral-embroidered, velvet Burberry suit, it hurts.
Best — KeKe Palmer
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It’s safe to say I’m gagged by this Vera Wang deconstructed tuxedo gown inspired by actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge. The feather, the pearls, the stunning cream color… KEKE IS THE MOMENT!
Best — Jodie Turner-Smith
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Frankly, I’m speechless. Put this custom Burberry look in a museum after the gala, PLEASE.
Best — Cynthia Erivo
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Fierce, bold, exquisite — totally on brand for this legend! I’m living for this Givenchy corset and airy tulle skirt.
Best — Doja Cat
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She’s eating in this custom Marc Jacobs power suit. The shoulders are everything!!
Best — Zendaya
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Just fell to my knees. The chic white suit was of course styled by thee Law Roach.
Best — Doechii
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This. Woman. I’ve just been blessed by this photo. Doechii wins the night in this impeccable Louis Vuitton suit that she collaborated on with Pharrell.
Best — Quinta Brunson
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She’s serving class and elegance in this insanely flattering Sergio Hudson gown. The look was inspired by dancer, singer, and actress Josephine Baker.
Best — Megan Thee Stallion
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I’m no better than a man. This custom Michael Kors look is high art.
Best — Ayo Edebiri
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YUPPP! This leather tailcoat and white floor-length shirtdress by Maximilian Davis is perfection.
Best — Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee went big and it paid off. Obsessed with this Marc Jacobs pink pantsuit!
Best — Bad Bunny
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Bad Bunny infused Puerto Rico into his Prada look tonight and that’s a win in my book.
Best — Serena Williams
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This Moncler duvet dress is simply spectacular!
Best — Whoopi Goldberg
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Are we surprised Whoopi delivered? The Thom Browne is GIVING.
Best — Miley Cyrus
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The flared skirt, leather turtleneck top, and gold choker? Giving this custom Alaïa by Pieter Mulier look an A++.
Best — Henry Golding
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The Ozwald Boateng shiny gold suit is a YES from me. Bravo, king.
Best — Tramell Tillman
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Severance fans knew to expect nothing less from Tramell. Another Thom Browne success!
Best — Hunter Schafer
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She can do no wrong and looks outrageously good in this custom Prada. Can we talk about THE FACE CARD?!
Best — Lupita Nyong’o
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From the little hat to the cape? Perfection.
Best — Chappell Roan
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Just a diva who was born to attend the Met Gala! This custom GAP Studios by Zac Posen is gonna live rent-free in my mind for years.
Best — Colman Domingo
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My Shaylaaaa! The fashion king looks absolutely breathtaking in his Willy Chavarria checkered suit jacket adorned with a a black flower.
Best — Teyana Taylor
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The details!!!! From the shoulder pads to the broaches to the cane to the hat to the gloves — Teyana Taylor truly STUNS in Marc Jacobs.
Best — Pharrell Williams
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HIS WHOLE JACKET IS PEARLS. This Louis Vuitton is a 10/10. And the bell-bottoms? No notes.
Best — Ego Nwodim
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Our fave SNL girlie has arrived in Christopher John Rogers, and I’m living for this skirt.
Best — Sydney Sweeney
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Wait, she’s eating… devouring even. Body is tea, front cutout is tea, glam is tea! Thank you, Miu Miu.
Best — Joey King
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This bejeweled green suit paired with the checkered blouse is everything! Thank you again, Miu Miu!
Best — Aimee Lou Wood
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She’s on-theme and flawless! Loving the flowers on her shoe.
Worst – Hailey Bieber
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Is this… for real? She wore The Hailey Bieber Club/Restaurant Uniform to the Met Gala? SMH.
Worst – Kim Kardashian
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… Oy. I’m gonna leave it at that.
Worst – Kylie Jenner
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The fit is not quite cutting it for me, but hey, Club Chalamet will be thrilled that Timmy’s not be her side!
Worst – Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina is like if the House Bunny was at the signing of the declaration of independence.
Worst — Karlie Kloss
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Basic and unflattering, I fear.
Worst – Walton Goggins
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He’s getting worst only because this pose scares me.
Worst — Lorde
I mean, I love Lorde but I can’t confidently say this look is on theme.
Worst — Anne Hathaway
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It’s a no from me, dog.
Worst — Maya Hawke
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YAWN! Is she going to prom in a fairy tale?
Worst — Heidi Klum
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Did Heidi think this was an invitation to a black tie wedding?
Worst — Saquon Barkley
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Sir, you can do better than a boring suit for THE MET GALA. Where’s the theme?
Worst — Anna Wintour
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I fear it’s kinda giving nightgown with a coat… not Met Gala. I’d hope for more of an on-theme statement piece from the queen of the event.
Ilana Frost is an entertainment writer at Betches. As a teenage girl in her twenties, she spends her time stanning Olivia Rodrigo, baking cakes for award shows, and refusing to ever leave her Reputation era.
