The 2025 Met Gala theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, brought menswear to the centre stage for the first time in over two decades, and queer stars more than delivered. From subversive silhouettes to old-school glamour reimagined, the red carpet on Monday, May 5, was a bold playground of identity, artistry, and high drama.
Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite queer looks from the night, encompassing the daring, the divine, and the delightfully tailored.
Doechii
Doechii turned the carpet into her own fashion battleground in a logo-heavy Louis Vuitton ensemble, complete with the house’s insignia boldly printed on her cheek. Her sculptural hairstyle, oversized suiting, and accessory cigar felt like a nod to Black Dandyism with a punk edge.
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Colman Domingo
As co-chair of the evening, Domingo delivered a masterclass in homage and reinvention. He arrived in a royal-blue Valentino cape with a shimmering sequin overlay, an unmistakable tribute to André Leon Talley’s iconic 2011 look. Moments later, he shed the cape to unveil a second tailored masterpiece underneath
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Lorde
Fresh from announcing a new album exploring gender expression, Lorde arrived at the Met Gala 2025 in a bandeau and skirt, paired with an oversized blazer. The look played on masculine tailoring and feminine form with an easy, cool tone.
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Andrew Scott
The Irish ‘Hot Priest’ walked the line between classic and camp with an immaculately tailored suit in cream velvet, paired with a blush shirt.
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Ayo Edebiri
Edebiri kept things playful and razor-sharp in a white and red striped plunge gown, paired with a leather blazer that came with drop sleeves.
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Omar Apollo
Omar served sensual tailoring in a cheetah-inspired suit that shimmered with every movement. His shirt was sheer and his jewellery excessive.
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Sam Smith and Christian Cowan
This duo arrived as a matched set, Sam in a pleated, high-collared coat-dress trimmed with silver hardware, and Christian in a sharply cut tux with floor-length tails.
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Cynthia Erivo
In Givenchy, Cynthia gave us full fantasy. A crystallised corset, puffed sleeves, and platform boots, all anchored by a trailing train, it was Elphaba goes fashion-school couture.
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Hunter Schafer
Hunter stunned in a deconstructed tuxedo gown hybrid, blending sheer mesh and satin panels with sculptural detailing.
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Chappell Roan
The breakout pop star delivered a sharply tailored, mixed-fabric suit in shades of pink and red to the Met Gala 2025. Her signature red hair blazed as per usual.
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Whether paying homage to Black Dandyism or queering the rules of dress entirely, the Met Gala 2025 looks did not disappoint.
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