Met Gala 2025: Hollywood, Bollywood royalty Shah Rukh Khan, Rihanna, Zendaya dazzle the world's epic fashion night

Shah Rukh made Met Gala debut, Shakira shone, Rihanna showed baby bump - all the action

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan (Entertainment Editor)
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Shah Rukh Khan dialed up the swagger in a suave Sabyasachi all-black ensemble. We like the way he ruled the Met Gala debut with his modern Maharaja swag.
Shah Rukh Khan dialed up the swagger in a suave Sabyasachi all-black ensemble. We like the way he ruled the Met Gala debut with his modern Maharaja swag.
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Wake up and watch the throne—Kylie Jenner just strutted onto the Met Gala red carpet looking like haute couture royalty. Dressed in a sultry, semi-sheer corset gown by Ferragamo, she’s serving sculpted perfection with a side of ‘don’t mess.’ This year’s theme, “Tailored for You,” clearly got the memo, because Kylie’s look is precision-fit glam at its peak. Cinched, sheer, and seriously unforgettable—this is how you make an entrance when the dress code is 'Superfine.'
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Before Miley Cyrus drops her ninth studio album Something Beautiful on May 30, she decided to give the world a little preview—of herself. On May 5, the pop rebel rocked the 2025 Met Gala red carpet like only Miley can, calling her look “Alaïa enhanced by Cartier” in a casually iconic Vogue interview. Dressed to dominate in a sharp black leather crop top and a floor-grazing skirt, Miley wasn’t just following the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—she was rewriting it in her own punk-chic font. Sculpted, sultry, and dripping in Cartier, this wasn’t just fashion—it was a power move.
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Rihanna made her signature grand entrance at the 2025 Met Gala, arriving fashionably late and effortlessly stealing the spotlight—again. Dressed in a custom Marc Jacobs creation, she turned the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" into her personal runway. The look? A sharply cropped black jacket, a bustled pinstripe skirt, and a structured bodice that beautifully framed her growing baby bump—confirming baby number three in the most Rihanna way possible. She topped it off with a bold hat and a polka-dot cravat, blending menswear swagger with high-fashion maternity. While A$AP Rocky walked earlier, Rihanna's arrival was the moment everyone waited for.
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Andra Day lit up the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in a fearless fuchsia power suit that was anything but business as usual. Channeling the spirit of the night’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” she turned the classic suit into a bold fashion moment—equal parts elegance and edge. Adorned with sparkling jewels and sharp tailoring, the look was a dazzling nod to Black sartorial excellence and unapologetic individuality. With that electric color and confident silhouette, Andra didn’t just show up—she showed out, proving once again that she’s not here to follow trends, she’s here to make them.
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Regé-Jean Page didn’t just wear red to the 2025 Met Gala—he owned it. Channeling pure Black dandy glam, the Bridgerton heartthrob turned the carpet into a runway in a blazing red Brioni suit topped with a dramatic, floor-length jacket that practically screamed: “Make way.” Inspired by icons like Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix, Regé’s look was all swagger, soul, and storytelling. The cherry on top? A vintage gold Heuer Carrera watch that screamed old-school cool meets modern king. He called it “tastefully dramatic”—we call it Met Gala mastery. Forget the theme—Regé was the theme, and everyone else was just catching up.
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Madonna strolled back onto the Met Gala red carpet like she never left—and honestly, who’s going to tell her otherwise? After a six-year hiatus, the Queen of Reinvention made her 2025 comeback in a creamy, custom Tom Ford tux by Haider Ackermann that screamed boss energy. From the crisp pleated trousers to the wing-tipped collar and embroidered gloves, it was peak androgynous glam—with a gardenia boutonnière and a cigar in hand for full dramatic effect. Forget blending in—Madge reminded everyone that she’s the original rule-breaker. Tailoring Black Style? Madonna tailored time itself to fit her moment. Bow down.
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Zendaya didn’t just attend the 2025 Met Gala—she owned it in a custom Louis Vuitton white zoot suit that was equal parts vintage swagger and modern goddess. Designed by Pharrell Williams, the three-piece masterpiece featured a razor-sharp blazer, flared pants, and a snatched waistcoat that screamed tailored perfection. Topped off with a dramatic wide-brimmed hat and dripping in Bulgari jewels, she served up pure Bianca Jagger meets Black dandy realness. The theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, but Zendaya didn’t follow it—she defined it. Serving face, fashion, and a whole era on one red carpet? That’s just a Monday for her.
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Shakira lit up the 2025 Met Gala red carpet like a neon flare in a sea of black tuxes. Drenched in custom Prabal Gurung pink silk, the superstar flaunted hourglass cutouts and a sculptural train that moved like a full-blown fashion opera. Those sheer polka-dot gloves? Iconic. That diamond pendant? Ice-cold elegance. And her signature honey-blonde waves? Effortlessly rockstar. This wasn’t just a look—it was a mic drop in couture form. In a night dedicated to tailoring, Shakira reminded us she doesn’t need a suit to dominate—just bold color, fierce curves, and the confidence of a global legend.
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Scandal star Kerry Washington brought pure precision and polish to the 2025 Met Gala in a custom SIMKHAI look that was equal parts boardroom boss and red carpet goddess. Rocking a razor-sharp white tailored jacket with an open back and a dreamy sheer skirt that floated like a fashion fantasy, she balanced strength and softness with signature finesse. The structured hat? A mic-drop moment in millinery. Serving sculpted chic from every angle, Kerry embodied the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” like it was written just for her. No fuss, no theatrics—just unapologetic elegance.
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