Everyone has their own traditions surrounding the Met Gala, whether it’s getting dressed to the nines and hitting the red carpet or watching the livestream from the comfort of your couch. Personally, I like to settle in with a Celsius and two Reese's Cups after the night’s work is over and enjoy the real artistry of the night: the many, many takes about everyone’s outfits that can always be counted on to roll in from all corners of social media.
The 2025 Met Gala was no exception, of course; the storied event celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style"—this spring’s Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—brought out an impressive mix of artists, actors, musicians, designers, and other New York movers and shakers; and their interpretations of the Tailored for You dress code provided plenty of fodder for online reactions. See all the very best ones below:
