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While the 2025 Met Gala delivered its usual parade of archival couture and custom creations, it was the beauty that truly brought the theme to life. This year’s exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” explored the legacy of Black dandyism—an aesthetic movement rooted in self-definition, elegance and resistance. And while the tailoring was precise, the glam was anything but buttoned up. With a dress code dubbed “Tailored for You,” guests leaned into precision, drama and detail—not just in their fashion choices, but in every hair flip, smoky gaze and crystal-studded nail. From high-shine baby swirls seen on Teyana Taylor and textured chops (did you see Emma Chamberlain?) to razor-sharp liner (looking at you, Sydney Sweeney) and skin that glowed like satin, this red carpet served as a love letter to individuality and craftsmanship. Here, we round up the beauty looks that earned their place in the night’s most exclusive club: the best of the best.
Tyla
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The budding star channeled vintage Hollywood with a modern twist, debuting a platinum blonde curly pixie that echoed the elegance of Dorothy Dandridge. Her beauty look was soft and luminous, featuring fresh, dewy skin paired with neutral tones.
Megan Thee Stallion
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Serving full fantasy, the rapper hit the carpet with a sculptural auburn ponytail stacked in bold, bulbous tiers (think hair donuts) and a crystal-lined part. Her glam—by Diana Shin for Charlotte Tilbury—featured sharp wings, glossy brown-lined lips and glowing skin, paired with dazzling, dagger-sharp nails for full fantasy impact.
Doja Cat
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The Grammy-winner paid homage to the ’80s as only Doja Cat could: unapologetically glam. Her towering two-toned hair, frosty blue shadow swept to the brow bone, thin arches and velvety red lip channeled a fierce fusion of Grace Jones and David Bowie.
Ayo Edebiri
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Bringing sophistication rooted in heritage, the glam was, well, glamming. Hairstylist Jacob Aaron used OGX products to create a “sleek, sculpted look that felt regal and refined”—designed to complement her gown and honour her Nigerian heritage. “It was important to us that the hair felt intentional and rooted in identity, while still delivering that Met Gala polish and red carpet presence,” Aaron shared. Her makeup completed the vision: radiant skin, a soft nude lip and crisp, winged liner.
Anok Yai
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The supermodel’s glam struck a flawless balance between vintage glamour and futuristic edge. Her chestnut-toned pixie was styled sleek with a dramatic crown swoop, while a shimmer plum blush lit up her cheekbones. Metallic gloss, fluttery lashes and shimmering lids completed the ethereal effect.
Zendaya
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Maybe quiet luxury isn’t dead—Zendaya made a compelling case for its staying power with a sculpted ’90s-inspired lip by Ernesto Casillas using Charlotte Tilbury’s Super Nudes Contour System. The contrasting liner and gloss delivered a plumped, high-shine finish. To finish the look? A polished bun and a vibrant red manicure.
Venus Williams
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Channeling regal elegance in Lacoste, Williams’ braids were intricately styled with rows of silver beads in lieu of a crown. Makeup artist Karina Milan paired luminous skin with a striking two-toned lip.
Doechii
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The Grammy-winning rapper pulled out all the stops and delivered a head-turning beauty moment debuting a voluminous afro that framed her face like a crown. Makeup artist Chelsea Uchenna paired glossy nude lips and dark liner with a cheekbone-stamped LV logo, while ombré French tips added a polished, playful touch.
A$AP Rocky
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The rapper and 2025 Met Gala co-chair came correct—and had the best braids of the night. He might have also had the best manicure of the night, complete with gilded embellishments.
Simone Biles
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The GOAT gymnast stuck the landing with her glam, giving us a flippy, high-gloss bob with sculpted baby hairs and circular side bangs. Paired with bright blue liner, lush lashes and glassy lips, her makeup—courtesy of Ashley Stewart— was as polished and playful as the gymnastic legend herself.
Coco Jones
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Move over, Rapunzel—Jones’ ultra-long, slicked-back braid nearly grazed the floor and stole the show. Her beauty look was equally dreamy: glowing skin, soft glam makeup, a snatched eye, and a flawless nude lip.
Ego Nwodim
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Serving us sculptural drama, the actor wowed in a gravity-defying updo by hairstylist Miles Jeffries. The ribbon-like loops are said to be a nod to Afrofuturism and natural hair artistry. Her makeup was equally sharp: fluttery lashes, razor-winged liner and a glossy nude lip gave the look polish and precision.
Emma Chamberlain
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The actor nodded to the theme with a platinum pixie—razor-sharp yet feathered at the tips. It was an edgy reinterpretation of classic cropped cuts often associated with mod and punk subcultures, themselves influenced by Black style pioneers who fused rebellion with refinement. Her eye makeup was a moody haze of plum and charcoal, diffused across the lid in a manner that evoked both vintage glamour and subversive, club-kid artistry. The pièce de résistance: sculptural silver wire frames that draped across her eyes.
Colman Domingo
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The Sing Sing star’s grooming was a lesson in refined elegance: a crisp fade, sculpted beard and radiant complexion that complemented his Valentino look. It was dandyism with modern precision—clean, confident and effortlessly camera-ready.
Sydney Sweeney
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Her sculpted updo featured slick, face-framing swirls, while a matte rose lip and elongated cat-eye added sultry elegance to her custom Miu Miu look. It’s giving equal parts femme fatale and showgirl shimmer.
Gigi Hadid
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The supermodel’s beauty look was pure vintage glamour, and the perfect addition to her gilded Miu Miu gown. Her sculpted victory rolls and cascading waves paid homage to old Hollywood, while bold brows, soft contouring and a matte lip balanced the drama.
Teyana Taylor
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The singer-songwriter never misses at the Met—but this year may have been her most striking look yet, especially on the beauty front. She stunned in a crimson satin durag by Ruth E. Carter, tied dramatically to the side and paired with sculpted baby hairs and bold burgundy eyeshadow. Glossy nude lips, fluttery lashes and radiant skin completed a look that was equal parts cultural homage and high-fashion artistry.
Zoe Saldaña
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The Oscar winner kept it classic: a sleek chin-length bob and soft fringe paired with rose-toned eyes and a sheer berry lip. Understated yet striking, her beauty look delivered timeless elegance with a quietly powerful presence.
Lupita Nyong’o
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Dazzling in Chanel fashion and beauty, Lupita Nyong’o’s look was refined with unexpected twists. Her brows were adorned with sparkling crystals, courtesy of her longtime makeup artist Nick Barose. Hairstylist Vernon François sculpted her hair into an organic ponytail, perfectly framed by a powder-blue boater hat for a runway-meets–royalty finish.
Pamela Anderson
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Hello baby bangs! The Canadian actor made a dazzling entrance in a beaded Tory Burch number (dripping in Pandora jewellery) paired with a softly waved, chin-length bob and wispy micro bangs. Known for embracing a bare-faced glow, she appeared to wear a wash of tinted moisturizer and just a hint of liquid blush and a sheer berry gloss. Continue Reading
