The most extravagant night in fashion has once again delivered. The Met Gala 2025, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, brought a parade of drama, decadence, and jaw-dropping beauty to the red carpet. This year’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” paid homage to the past while reimagining it for the future—and the stars understood the assignment.
Here’s our roundup of the best-dressed celebrities who turned the red carpet into a runway of fashion history and fantasy.
👑 Zendaya: The Night’s Reigning Queen
Returning to the Met Gala as a co-chair, Zendaya shut the carpet down in not one, but two showstopping looks. Her first: a darkly romantic, high-drama gown by John Galliano for Maison Margiela, complete with exaggerated hips, feathered train, and haunting eye makeup. Later, she surprised everyone with a quick change into a shimmering aquatic-inspired piece by archive Alexander McQueen. Two words: fashion royalty.
❄️ Rihanna: The Crystal Empress
No one makes an entrance like Rihanna—and this year, she proved it again. Dressed in a custom Balenciaga ensemble inspired by frozen roses and crystalized petals, she looked like a couture ice queen. A 12-foot cape trailed behind her, hand-embroidered with silver thread and Swarovski shards. Yes, fashion is frozen, and she just hit play.
🌫️ Bad Bunny: The Gentleman of the Garden
Taking a soft, surrealist approach, Bad Bunny floated down the carpet in a sculptural Jacquemus suit wrapped in sheer, floral-printed organza that echoed vintage wallpaper. Paired with lace gloves and a veil, it was a dreamlike nod to romanticism—with a subversive twist only he could pull off.
🕰️ Dua Lipa: A Vintage Revival
Dua Lipa resurrected a piece of fashion history with a modern edge. She wore a restored 1992 Versace gown once worn by supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri, updated with new detailing and structured shoulders. Hair slicked, accessories minimal—she let the dress do all the talking.
🧬 Doja Cat: The Walking Exhibit
Doja Cat never misses the moment to be meta. Her outfit? A transparent glass dome gown that encased a restored Dior bustier from the 1940s, preserved inside like a museum artifact. The piece was designed in collaboration with Coperni, known for their futuristic tech-meets-fashion looks. It was bizarre, brilliant, and unforgettable.
🐍 Anya Taylor-Joy: Fairytale Femme Fatale
Anya Taylor-Joy floated in on a cloud of pale green silk, courtesy of Dior Haute Couture. Embroidered with ivy, snakes, and faint butterflies, the gown was ethereal yet haunting—reminiscent of a sleeping forest from a forgotten storybook. Add a serpent choker and soft glam makeup, and it was a masterclass in quiet seduction.
🧠 Timothée Chalamet: AI-Era Aristocrat
Pushing boundaries as always, Timothée wore a digitally designed Vivienne Westwood tailcoat printed with AI-generated patterns inspired by 18th-century tapestries. Styled with punk brooches and dramatic eyeliner, it was a perfect blend of old-world regality and next-gen rebellion.
💡 Honorable Mentions
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Gigi Hadid wore a light-reactive Thom Browne gown that shimmered and changed color as she moved.
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Billie Eilish rocked a dark velvet corset dress with a sheer cape and goth florals, tapping into Victorian decay vibes.
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Lana Del Rey, in a nod to Ophelia, wore a custom Rodarte look dripping in wet-look lace, dried flowers, and soft tears.
🎤 Final Thoughts
The Met Gala 2025 reminded us that fashion is never just about clothes—it’s about storytelling, transformation, and time travel. This year’s stars reawakened the ghosts of fashion past, reimagined them for the now, and walked into the future draped in fantasy.
At Celebrityfy, we live for the looks, the risks, and the moments that break the internet—and the Met Gala gave us all three in abundance.
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