Met Gala 2025: Rihanna reveals pregnancy, Madonna with a cigar

Met Gala 2025 – a celebration of black style and fashion daring

This year’s Met Gala, held on 5 May 2025 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, attracted the attention of the fashion and show business world. The theme of the event was `Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, which paid homage to black dandyism and African-American fashion history. The dress code `Tailored for You’ encouraged creative interpretations of classic tailoring, resulting in spectacular styles on the red carpet.

Rihanna in Marc Jacobs – pregnancy red carpet debut

Closing the red carpet, Rihanna appeared in a white two-piece creation from Marc Jacobs, highlighting her pregnant curves. The artist announced she was expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, who accompanied her in a sleek suit of his own design.

Madonna with a cigar – the rebellious return of the queen of pop

Madonna surprised everyone by appearing in a lace dress with colourful beads and a cigar in hand. Her styling was a statement of independence and daring, in keeping with the gala’s theme.

Kim Kardashian in pearls – the new definition of glamour

Kim Kardashian stunned in a beige gown adorned with thousands of pearls, designed by Schiaparelli. Her styling, inspired by vintage tailoring, was perfectly in keeping with the theme of `Superfine’.

Zendaya in a white suit – a tribute to Bianca Jagger

Zendaya appeared in a white three-piece suit from Louis Vuitton, designed by Pharrell Williams. Her styling was inspired by 1970s icon Bianca Jagger and referenced the history of black dandyism.

Met Gala 2025 – more than fashion

This year’s gala raised a record $31 million for the Costume Institute. The event highlighted the importance of black culture in fashion history, as well as drawing attention to current social and political issues.

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