5 Of The Most Stunning 2025 Met Gala Looks That Are Still Being Talked About

The Met Gala 2025, which occurred Wednesday night and returned to New York City, is a high-profile fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year alone, it has raised a record-breaking $31 million.

Celebrities ranging from Rihanna to Nicki Minaj arrived in their best, stunning outfits. Here’s the top 5 best Met Gala outfits of 2025!

5. Teyana Taylor

Starting the list with Teyana Taylor. The theme for this year’s Gala was, of course, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” She came dressed in all red and red in black, making a statement. Taylor was a long crimson cape that started from her shoulders to her feet. Other pieces of red clothing were her gloves, shoes, and shirt.

The story behind Taylor’s outfit, Rose in Harlem, is that it used to be an illegal suit that quickly became popular during the Harlem Renaissance. Popular performers like Cab Calloway and Lionel Hampton favored this outfit, and Taylor paid homage to it.

4. Coco Jones

Coco Jones is number four on the list, as she arrived in a sparkling white outfit. Jones sprouted a commanding tone as she took center stage with her sharp, silky vest covered in lace. To show off that diamond factor, she wore some thick silver jewelry all around her neck area, along with some small diamond earrings to give off some extra bling.

The backstory behind this look stems from the clothing being from an Indian Brand, Manish Malhotra. It also includes details of going shirtless underneath her cream-colored coat, which was previously styled by Venus Williams during Milan Fashion Week.

3. Diana Ross

After sporting an elegant long white outfit across the gala floor, famous singer and timeless artist Diana Ross takes the number three spot on this list. Ross smiled as she wore a sizzling, sparkly silver dress and cozy fur wrapped around her arms. When it comes to her hat, she sports a sombrero-like fur to complete her outfit.

The lore behind her cape is that it was embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren.

2. Nicki Minaj

The Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj, quickly turned heads as she made an appearance at last night’s gala. She took the event by storm by wearing a dark grey-striped vest and a long beautiful gown. Her look gave off a sophisticated vibe as Thom Browne made her dress.

1. Cardi B

After much anticipation, Cardi wowed the crowd as she appeared at the Met Gala dripping in fresh silky green. With her silk gown, she wore green velvet trousers to complete her iconic look. The rapper had her hair in a classic updo while sporting green earrings. Regarding her outfit, she wrote a green Burberry Suit, referencing the clothing during the Victorian era.

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