By Laila Mishazira and Nicole Ng - published
All hail the kings and queens: at the 2025 Met Gala, icons in all aspects—fashion, music, film, and design—graced the blue carpet not just to dazzle, but to define. These trailblazers reminded the world of their enduring influence, melding personal legacy with this year’s theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”. From era-defining silhouettes to statement-making prints, these legends set the standard for the prestigious event.
On fashion’s biggest night, check out the icons that turned the Met’s blue carpet gold.
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1. Dapper Dan
Returning to the Met Gala, legendary American fashion designer Dapper Dan stunted in a custom Zoot Suit. Paying tribute to his Harlem roots, his look reflected the legacy of the Zoot Suit as the first suit that was popularly embraced by the working class.
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2. Angela Bassett
American actress Angela Bassett, who has portrayed other legendary Black figures such as Rosa Parks and Tina Turner, made her Met Gala debut in a blue velvet jumpsuit with open sleeves that revealed the sheer black shirt she wore underneath.
3. Andre 3000
Rapper and singer-songwriter Andre 3000 turned heads at the Met during his grand entrance. With a grand piano strapped to his back, he flaunted a monochromatic Burberry look with zipper details.
4. Diana Ross
The lead singer of The Supremes, who last attended the Met Gala in 2003, dazzled in a sleeveless silver gown worn under a white feathered coat with a dramatic train and silver detailing, and a matching wide-brimmed hat.
5. Stevie Wonder
It’s official: Stevie Wonder has made his Met Gala debut at the age of 74. Repping Sergio Hudson in a monochromatic all-black look, he wore a dramatic glittering cape fit for a king of music. His ensemble was a powerful statement—one that says Black designers have the power to be the true arbiters of style.
6. Mary J. Blige
The “Family Affair” singer attended the 2025 Met Gala with designer Stella McCartney in an all-white ensemble punctuated by layered chains and a hat made of gold wire.
7. Shah Rukh Khan
The king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, stole the spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala. With a huge ‘K’ hanging from his neck, among other layered necklaces, he amped up the glamour among the event’s attendees in a custom black suit by renowned Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Donning black sunglasses with a cane in hand, he exemplified what it means to be true film royalty.
8. Colin Kaepernick
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s Met Gala look featured a printed maroon set, matching shoes and a silver brooch. He made an appearance alongside his long-time partner Nessa Diab, who wore a corseted black gown under a cropped puffer coat from Moncler.
9. Whoopi Goldberg
The television personality wore Thom Browne to the 2025 Met Gala. The look starred a white textured coat stitched onto the sides of a longer black number, a matching clutch with gold hardware and a black top hat.
10. Lauryn Hill
The songstress made her Met Gala debut wearing yellow co-ords with sculptural detailing around the collar, which ended in a train. Standout accessories in her look included a torque necklace by Emefa Cole with a large drop pendant and a blue Hermès Kelly bag.