The 2025 edition of the Met Gala took place last Monday, May 5, hosted by singer and actress Teyana Taylor, actress and producer La La Anthony and actor and comedian Ego Nwodim. In this social event , celebrities from the world of fashion , music, actresses and actors, but also stylists , politicians and athletes gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to participate in one of the most anticipated moments of the whole year.
What is the Met Gala
Long dubbed the Oscars of fashion , the event attracts the biggest stars in themed gowns custom-made by the world's most influential fashion designers. The event includes a benefit gala that raises funds for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the opening of the exhibition that, each year, defines its theme.
The theme of the event
The dress code for the 2025 Met Gala was tailored for you , that is, the figure of the Black dandy from its first depictions in 18th-century art to modern representations. Dandyism, for those who don't know, is an exuberant attention to dressing well and this year's Met Gala had as its plot the history of black dandyism and how black people have set trends globally.
Who were the guests?
The guest list was truly vast and stellar, combined with outfits destined to surprise, enchant and make people talk about them. Access to the event has a very specific price, 75,000 dollars for a single ticket , a sum that celebrities never pay in person. The Maisons take care of it, selecting the guests with extreme care and inviting them to their branded tables.
The blue carpet decorated with daffodils also featured the pop stars of the moment in a triumph of tailored suits, structured jackets and revolutionary suits . The predictions were therefore respected, but leaving room for experimentation and original ideas.
What were the most original dresses?
Never before have men's dress codes contaminated an idea of eclectic and layered femininity like in this edition of the Met Gala. The evening's guests, who are generally top secret until the last minute, must respect the dress code by adhering to the proposed theme and providing their own personal interpretation through their look .
All the guests respected the theme of the evening in their own way, except one.
Guest star Madonna opted for a sober look, choosing an ivory tuxedo whose only embellishment included a lit cigar.
The refined Dua Lipa walked the red carpet with her partner and actor Callum Turner wearing a Chanel creation characterized by transparencies, feathers and shiny inserts.
As she did with her second pregnancy, pop star Rihanna took the opportunity to announce her third child by showing off her baby bump in a Marc Jacobs dress .
The one who didn't seem to take the dress code of the event seriously was the singer Shakira ; despite wearing a spectacular dress , she showed up with a creation that wasn't suitable for the occasion. Her mermaid dress with a very long and pompous train in crumpled fabric with transparent panels on the sides to emphasize the silhouette, was also criticized on social media.
FUN FACT: All editions of the Met Gala have 5 strict rules that all attendees must respect. No selfies, no publicity agents accompanying celebrities, no minors present, no onion, garlic, parsley, bruschetta on the menu and to facilitate socialization, couples are forbidden to sit next to each other.
If the black dandy represented the center of gravity of the aesthetic reflections of the Met Gala fashion houses and more generally a strong fascination on the catwalks, here are 2 of our proposals to imitate for this spring-summer 2025:
Powder pink tuxedo complete suit
Tuxedo-style suit, entirely Made in Italy, with a fitted jacket featuring flap welt pockets and satin shawl lapel, paired with flared trousers for a formal and chic look.
Black and white single breasted complete suit
This Made in Italy suit combines elegance and comfort thanks to the slightly elastic crepe. The fitted jacket with jewel button and two-tone lapel is the chic detail that makes the difference, combined with flared trousers that guarantee a slender silhouette.