Not Your Usual Met Gala: Fashion Reawakens History, Louis Vuitton & Pharrell’s Bold Collab, and AI Stealing the Red Carpet Spotlight

The 2025 Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, embracing the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” with a core focus on Black dandyism and the cultural power of tailored style. This year's red carpet wasn’t just about dresses, it was about statement, history, and the future of fashion.

Some of Our Favorite Looks from Attendees Who Understood the Assignment

Dua Lipa stunned in Chanel, with structured silhouettes and minimalism done right — a soft but bold tribute to timeless French fashion.

Rosé of BLACKPINK wore Saint Laurent, looking every bit the modern icon in a sleek, backless black gown with razor-sharp elegance.

Isha Ambani glowed in a custom Anamika Khanna ensemble, featuring a golden corset top, black silk trousers, and a show-stopping cape. She completed the look with a massive diamond necklace from her mother Nita Ambani's personal collection.

Rihanna arrived in a tailored Marc Jacobs creation, celebrating Black fashion while revealing her third pregnancy — a powerful blend of motherhood and cultural homage.

Bad Bunny honored his Puerto Rican roots in custom Prada, pairing a chocolate brown suit with a traditional pava hat for a perfect cultural-meets-couture moment.

Nick Jonas showcased his fashion-forward sensibility in a high-neck cream blouse and tailored trousers by Bianca Saunders, accented with Tiffany & Co. brooches for a refined finish. Priyanka Chopra complemented him in a retro-inspired Balmain polka-dot look, elevated by a wide-brimmed hat and a jaw-dropping 241-carat Magnus Emerald pendant by Bulgari — the ultimate nod to statement jewelry.

Louis Vuitton & Pharrell Williams: A Standout Collaboration

A true standout of the evening was Louis Vuitton, under the creative direction of Pharrell Williams, whose vision brought sharp tailoring, heritage storytelling, and youthful edge into one unified message. The brand’s presence was undeniable, with several of our favorite looks coming straight from LV's atelier.

Zendaya turned heads in a dramatic custom Louis Vuitton zoot suit, a powerful nod to Black dandyism structured, symbolic, and unforgettable.

Jeremy Allen White also chose Louis Vuitton, offering up understated luxury with a sleek, masculine twist that perfectly echoed the evening’s tailored focus.

Callum Turner, arriving alongside Dua Lipa, embodied relaxed refinement in his own Louis Vuitton look a confident, effortless silhouette anchored in expert detail.

This year’s LV lineup not only embodied the theme but amplified it, solidifying Pharrell’s reign as a force reshaping luxury menswear and red carpet storytelling.

Can AI Now Do the Red Carpet for Us? — Saving Us from Endless Fittings and the Red Carpet Rush

And then there was the unexpected Katy Perry, who didn’t even attend but still managed to steal the spotlight. An AI-generated image of Katy Perry in a futuristic Mugler-inspired floral gown was shared across social media, leaving everyone in awe. Though she wasn’t physically at the event, this AI cameo raised an intriguing question: Can AI now attend events on our behalf, saving us from endless fittings, glam squads, and the red carpet rush?

We loved the digital creation and couldn’t help but wonder if this could be a glimpse into the future of fashion and celebrity appearances where virtual style takes center stage and AI becomes our go-to for red carpet perfection.

The 2025 Met Gala wasn’t just a night of fashion it was a celebration of heritage, innovation, and bold self-expression. From cultural tributes to futuristic cameos, this year’s red carpet reminded us that style is both legacy and evolution.