Met Gala 2025: The Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities Ranked

Met Gala 2025 brought chaos, glamour, and a red carpet packed with statements. This year’s theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, challenged guests to revisit fashion history and reevaluate the rules.

The result? Archival drama, tailored excess, and personal touches that made some looks unforgettable— and others, unfortunately, confusing. Some got it exactly right. Others missed the moment. Here’s our breakdown of the night’s style highs and lows.

Best Dressed at the Met Gala 2025

Drawing from fashion’s past while staying firmly in the present, these stars leaned into sharp tailoring, decadent fabrics, and thoughtful details that made their looks sing.

1. Rihanna in Marc Jacobs

Rihanna's Marc Jacobs look featured a gray bustier, flowing black skirt, and sharp cropped jacket. Topped with a sculptural Stephen Jones hat, the ensemble nodded to classic dandyism with a twist. Oh, and she announced her third pregnancy. A moment.

2. Diana Ross in Ugo Mozie

Diana Ross returned to the Met Gala after more than two decades—and made it count. Draped in silver Ugo Mozie, her gown shimmered with an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren. Regal, intimate, and unapologetically grand.

3. Zendaya in Louis Vuitton

Zendaya does theme better than most, and this crisp white Louis Vuitton suit was no exception. Paired with a wide-brimmed hat and stacked Bvlgari diamonds, it channeled old Hollywood tailoring with sharp, modern lines. Nothing costume-y—just clean, commanding style.

4. Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu

Hadid turned heads in a liquid gold halter gown by Miu Miu, intricately beaded in homage to Josephine Baker. The drop-waist cut and floor-length train shimmered with every step, proving once again that Gigi knows how to marry vintage influence with modern magnetism.

5. Colman Domingo in Valentino

Co-chair Colman Domingo knew the assignment. His royal blue Valentino suit, complete with cape and mix-print detailing, was theatrical without being overdone. It celebrated Black dandyism with precision and pride.

6. Jodie Turner-Smith in Burberry

Turner-Smith embraced equestrian drama in a custom Burberry look that pulled from Belle Époque silhouettes. The rich burgundy leather, high collar, and top hat made for a quietly powerful ensemble that stood out without screaming.

7. Doechii in Louis Vuitton

Doechii brought softness and shine in a fluid Louis Vuitton look, offset with Tiffany & Co. jewelry. The balance of structure and ease felt fresh— proof she’s more than ready for fashion’s main stage.

8. Tyla in Jacquemus

Tyla stunned in a custom pinstripe Jacquemus gown with an off-the-shoulder cut, corseted bodice, and a show-stealing jacket that trailed dramatically down the staircase. Styled by Law Roach (who also dressed Zendaya and Nicki Minaj), the look was a nod to the late André Leon Talley's signature drama and elegance. It was menswear-meets-high-glamour, executed with confidence and precision.

Worst Dressed at the Met Gala 2025

The Met is where risks are expected—but not all risks pay off. A few guests missed the mark this year, whether by veering off-theme or serving looks that lacked cohesion.

1. Nicki Minaj

Nicki is no stranger to a bold entrance, but this one felt more chaotic than considered. The oversized print and towering platforms overwhelmed her frame, and the styling never quite settled. A lot of look— but not a lot of direction.

2. Sabrina Carpenter

Blazer, no pants. The concept was there, but the execution fell short. Sabrina’s take on minimalism needed more polish to feel intentional. It read more like an unfinished idea than a statement.

3. Madonna

Madonna did Madonna— but it didn’t land. Her leather-heavy outfit felt disconnected from the night’s narrative, more dive bar than Met Gala. We love a rebel moment, but this one lacked focus.

Who We'd Like to See More Of

Fashion is subjective, and this year's gala proved that again. While some attendees played it safe, others ventured into ambitious, avant-garde territory.

A few didn't make our best-dressed list but deserve an honorable mention: Bad Bunny in head-to-toe custom Margiela, and Lil Nas X, who swapped camp for couture with a shimmering tailored look.

Final Take

This year’s Met Gala leaned less into shock value and more into craft. Tailoring took center stage. Themes were interpreted through lineage, texture, and proportion rather than just theatrics.

Not every look was a win, but the ones that worked showed real perspective—and that's always more interesting than just wearing something expensive.