Met Gala 2025: The Best Beauty Looks
Let’s just say it was dazzling on the red carpet.
By Arissa Ha - published
The Met Gala has never been known for subtlety—but this year’s red carpet had a different kind of weight. With Superfine: Tailoring Black Style as its anchor and “Tailored for You” as the dress code, the night called for something sharper and more dramatic, and the beauty looks rose to the occasion.
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1. Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain kept things sharp with a soft wash of rose and lilac on the eyes, a flick of liner, and a muted mauve lip. Her skin was fresh, with just enough contour and blush to define the cheeks. The look came into focus with her rimless glasses—worn low on the nose and framed by her icy blonde pixie cut—which gave the whole thing a slightly offbeat, almost androgynous edge.
2. Diana Ross
Diana Ross gave us full diva mode—with details that did all the talking. Her lips were painted in a creamy pink, the kind of colour that holds its own against sequins, feathers, and flashbulbs. Then there were the gemstones: small, perfectly placed along her brow bone, catching light as she shone on the red carpet. Paired with voluminous curls and that feathered hat, the whole look was a nod to stage glamour, without restraint.
3. Sha’Carri Richardson
Lavender shimmer lit up her lids, echoing the delicate lace of her gown in a way that felt too precise to be unplanned. And then came the grin—wide, gleaming, unapologetic. With a diamond-studded grill that caught every light, Sha’Carri Richardson was the sparkle that pulled it all together—bold, joyful, and entirely her own.
4. Lupita Nyong’o
At first glance, it’s all elegance—powder blue tailoring, a perfectly perched hat, and Lupita Nyong’o’s signature poise. But look a little closer and you’ll catch it: her brows, lightly dusted with black gemstones, adding texture and a hint of edge. It’s subtle, almost imperceptible—but that’s what makes it land.
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5. Teyana Taylor
There was no mistaking the energy Teyana Taylor brought to the carpet—strong, deliberate, and 100 percent main character energy. Her makeup matched the mood: velvety skin, a glossy nude lip, and lashes that went the distance. Extra-long and perfectly fanned, they added just the right amount of drama, pulling focus without overpowering the sharp tailoring. Everything felt bold, balanced, and completely in control.
6. Jordan Roth
Jordan Roth, theatre producer and regular Met Gala attendee, brought a distinctly gothic edge to the night’s beauty lineup. This year, he leaned fully into the drama with a beauty look that felt part cabaret, part couture villain. A powdered complexion, sharply contoured cheeks, and inky eye makeup set the tone, but it was the deep red lip that really stood out against the monochrome outfit he was wearing.
7. Lisa
Lisa pulled up looking like the plot twist—soft glam with a sharp wink. Blush swept high, lips diffused just right, and lashes curled to perfection, she served coquette meets K-pop cool. Her undone updo added that effortless edge, like she rolled out of bed and straight onto the best-dressed list.
8. Gina Alice Redlinger
Gina Alice Redlinger—pianist, composer, and wife of world-renowned tenor Lang Lang—made a striking Met Gala debut with a look that played perfectly to the night’s theme. Her beauty was all about elegance with an edge: razor-sharp winged liner, softly flushed cheeks, and a glossy nude lip that kept the focus on her eyes. Hair was slicked back into a high ponytail, adding a modern contrast to the romantic details of her corseted gown. Paired with pearl-drop earrings and a piano clutch (yes, with sheet music!), it was a performance in its own right—just without the grand piano.
9. Vittoria Ceretti
Vittoria Ceretti kept things minimal—but make it celestial. Crystals framed her eyes like tiny constellations, catching the light with every glance. Her complexion? Literal skin goals—glowy, even, and impossibly smooth. With the rest of the makeup kept understated, the focus stayed on the soft sparkle and that radiant, lit-from-within finish.