12 Celebs Who Missed The Mark On This Year's Met Gala Theme
Arguably, the theme of the 2025 Met Gala — Tailored For You — is one of the easiest in recent memory to claim you attempted. After all, just showing up in a black suit would technically fit the bill. It might be dull, but such is life.
But of course, there is much more to the theme than a Boring Black Suit™. The museum's Costume Institute's exhibit this year is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, so looks should ideally further celebrate Black excellence in fashion and the style of Black dandyism. Some people rose to the challenge remarkably, such as Teyana Taylor, Zendaya, and Rihanna.
Others, presumably, saw the theme as more optional. A quick note! Just because a look is not on theme does not mean it doesn't look good (editor, you are welcome for the triple negative). Conversely, a look that is on theme can still look more like an outfit to wear to the Deloitte Christmas party than the Met Gala.
But, without further ado, here are some celebs who went off-theme this year:
1. Sydney Sweeney
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Sydney's Miu Miu dress is an homage to Kim Novak, specifically a gown she wore in the 1967 movie The Legend of Lylah Clare. Sydney is playing Kim in a movie directed by Gala co-chair Colman Domingo, so the link to the theme is tenuous at best.
2. Maya Hawke
The look is custom Prada. Not super sure what the intent was here.
3. Sadie Sink
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Admittedly, I've flip-flopped on whether or not this Prada bodice really evokes good tailoring.
4. Diana Ross
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The icon decided to attend the gala last-minute and wore a garment embroidered with the names of all her children and grandchildren. A jaw-dropping moment! But oh no, it's me, the theme police.
5. Sha'Carri Richardson
6. Sofia Richie Grainge
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According to Vogue, the Tommy Hilfiger bow is a nod to dandyism...I cannot see it.
7. Georgina Rodríguez
I mean...it's a Vetements slip.
8. Saquon Barkley
The Eagles star is on this list because of how ill-fitting his suit is. Sorry.
9. Shakira
10. Natasha Lyonne
Obviously, anyone named Natasha is gorgeous and stunning. Not sure I'm seeing tailoring though...
11. Vera Wang
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Can you guess who she wore?
12. Finally, Heidi Klum
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