The best dressed Asian celebrities spotted at the Met Gala 2025
It's that time of year again—dare I say, the biggest night in fashion. The Met Gala is back, serving up another beautifully chaotic sartorial cocktail, with looks that blur the line between high art and high fashion. And of course, endless debates over best-dressed contenders and highly anticipated celebrity sightings.
This year's theme? Superfine: Tailoring Black Style —an ode to the legacy and evolution of Black dandyism. Sharp tailoring, lush fabrics, and opulent details tell a story of empowerment, intentional dressing, and personal history. The accompanying dress code, The Garden of Time , feels both poetic and loaded, inviting guests to interpret time, legacy, and style on their own terms. Whether that means archival references or modish new spins, we're treated to a visual feast of looks across the board. Co-chairing the evening is a power-packed lineup of fashion greats: Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James stepping in as honorary chair.
Once again, all eyes are on the growing constellation of Asian celebrities gracing the red carpet. Last year saw Greta Lee in sculptural Loewe, Stray Kids in matching Tommy Hilfiger, and Alia Bhatt in an ethereal floral Sabyasachi sari.
This year, of course, the K-pop it girls showed up and showed out—three of Blackpink's starry members undoubtedly turned heads with their fresh takes on this year's theme. Jennie arrived in none other than Chanel: a long, tailored tuxedo gown layered over matching pants, with pearls cascading down the front—a soft nod to the maison's signature codes—finished with a theatrical top hat. Lisa took a completely different approach, showing up in a dazzling Louis Vuitton blazer and bodysuit combo, paired with sheer tights embroidered with the LV monogram. Meanwhile, Rosé kept it classy in a sleek Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello suit, accented by a stunning, almost hypnotic statement necklace.
Another buzzy, fan-awaited moment arrived with S.Coups—leader of K-pop boy group Seventeen—who made his highly anticipated Met debut in a grey layered, hanbok-inspired custom Boss ensemble, a graceful nod to his South Korean roots. Making history alongside him was Thai actress Freen, the first Thai actress to ever grace the Met Gala, stunning in a Valentino look featuring a nude-coloured blazer trimmed with black fur and accented by a sweet pink bow, a dazzling gem-embroidered undershirt peeking through, and paired with a maxi skirt and lace tights for a dreamy finish.
Below, Vogue Singapore highlights the best looks from the Asian celebrities at this year's Met Gala. Getty
1 / 14 S.Coups in Boss Getty
2 / 14 Liu Wen Getty
3 / 14 Kiara Advani in Gaurav Gupta Getty
4 / 14 Vera Wang Getty
5 / 14 Diljit Dosanjh in Prabal Gurung Getty
6 / 14 Shou Zi Chew and Vivian Kao Getty
7 / 14 Freen in Valentino Getty
8 / 14 Rosé in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Getty
9 / 14 Priyanka Chopra in Balmain Getty
10 / 14 Sora Choi Getty
11 / 14 Shah Rukh Khan in Sabyasachi Getty
12 / 14 Anna Sawai Getty
13 / 14 Lisa in Louis Vuitton Getty
14 / 14 Fei Fei Sun
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