The Met Gala's Most Significant Evening Has Arrived—Here Are the Beauty Looks That Stood Out.
While we eagerly anticipate nearly every red carpet occasion, there's no date we look forward to more than the first Monday of May. The theme for the 2025 Met Gala, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrates Black dandyism and coincides with an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that "documents how Black individuals have used clothing and fashion to redefine their identities," as stated in a press release. We expect plenty of outfits that showcase impeccable tailoring and reimagined suits, but as beauty editors, our focus is on much more than just stunning patternmaking. Esteemed makeup artists, hairstylists, manicurists, and facialists travel from across the globe to prepare their celebrity clients to perfection for fashion's biggest night, and their skills often captivate us more than the custom couture. Join us as we dive into a night that celebrates the cultural and fashionable essence of the Black diaspora and the beauty looks that complemented those designs. From the celebrities gracing the Upper East Side carpet to the specific products they used, your 2025 Met Gala beauty insights are detailed below.
**Rihanna**
Fashionably late, but always a highlight. Rihanna transformed the red carpet into her own runway with a deconstructed suit, but it was her honey-pink blush, warm lip, and natural glamour that truly captivated us. The multi-talented artist’s skin glowed radiantly—possibly a mix of Fenty Beauty and pregnancy glow.
**Doja Cat**
Doja Cat took us back to the '80s with her bold, exaggerated shoulder pads and equally striking makeup. She sported a two-tone afro with baby bangs, her eyes dusted in matte white shadow, and her lips? They were undoubtedly the talk of the event.
**Megan Thee Stallion**
We were left in awe when Megan Thee Stallion arrived. The rapper wore her vibrant locks in a tiered high ponytail embellished with crystals, cascading into mermaid waves down her back.
**Doechii**
The self-proclaimed Swamp Princess was a sight to behold at the 2025 Met Gala. Adorned entirely in Louis Vuitton, including the "LV" logo on her cheek, Doechii rocked a stunning afro and bold lip liner that paired well with her oversized bow tie.
**Chappell Roan**
Chappell Roan, the Midwest Princess, never disappoints with her makeup. Her retro pop star aesthetic included shimmering silver eyeshadow, rhinestone-adorned brows, dramatic double eyeliner, and streams of purple and silver tears.
**Cardi B**
Cardi B had us green with envy in this emerald ensemble. The rapper added green contacts to match her outfit and mossy-green eyeshadow, wearing her hair in a voluminous '80s style.
**Dua Lipa**
Dua Lipa's dramatic curls are the epitome of hair ambition. The singer embraced a flapper aesthetic with kiss curls cascading from her dark bun, expertly styled without a hair out of place.
**Shakira**
Shakira continues to be hair inspiration. The "She Wolf" singer sported her long, bouncy waves that fell to her waist, complemented by matching cheeks and a bubblegum dress.
**Nicole Kidman**
We come to admire Nicole Kidman's hair magic, of course. The Babygirl frontrunner styled her hair into a glamorous, sweeping updo that radiated her star power.
**Diana Ross**
The music legend showcased her stunning look on the red carpet, adorned with crystals and feathers, but we were captivated by her candy-pink eyelids and matching lips. She made a bold statement with blush and added a few striking accessories: crystals on her forehead and at the outer corners of her eyes.
**Serena Williams**
Williams made a statement on the red carpet with her Roaring ‘20s-inspired look—bronde finger waves held up with crystal hair clips and peachy-pink blush accentuating her cheekbones.
**Lupita Nyong'o**
Forget gemstone eyeliner; Lupita Nyong'o is here to elevate brows. The award-winning actress complemented her fierce brows with charcoal eye makeup, berry tones on her cheeks and lips, and flawlessly glowing skin.
**Venus Williams**
Venus Williams reminded us she excels both on the court and on the carpet. The tennis icon's cornrows were topped with intricate silver hair jewelry, and her lips boasted a natural ombré effect, transitioning from a deep, cool-toned liner to a petal-pink center.
**Gigi Hadid**
Gigi Hadid is the embodiment of vintage glam with her golden, sculpted hair crafted by renowned hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, set in voluminous victory rolls paired with rosy makeup and a warm lip.
**Zendaya**
Zendaya exuded regal dandyism in an off-white outfit, with a
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