Zendaya Had One of the Chicest Zoot Suits of the Night at the 2025 Met Gala
Though Zendaya has only attended the Met Gala a handful of times, the actor has already become a fashion powerhouse at the event—consistently understanding the assignment, and always delivering a moment. This was the case yet again at the 2025 Met Gala. Styled by Law Roach, the star wore a custom Louis Vuitton design by Pharrell Williams. (She is a face for the label, after all.) The white tailored suit paid specific homage to the rock and roll history of the zoot suit—a staple look of Black dandyism. (Zoot suits are known for their high-wasted, tight-cuffed silhouettes.)
The white single-breasted tuxedo, waistcoat, silk shirt-and-tie, and flared trousers were clean and contemporary. According to the label, her zoot suit served as homage to the era of power dressing in the 1970s and 1980s. Particularly, they were sure to reference trailblazing Black women who wore suits during the era, especially within the rock and roll space. (Iconic artists such as Grace Jones and Gladys Bentley come to mind.)
Given the dress code for the night—dubbed Tailored For You—Zendaya's choice to don a traditional suit ensemble felt very much in the spirit of the night. She accessorized the look with a wide-brimmed floppy white felt hat, and a Speedy evening bag hand-encrusted with pearls. Her jewels, meanwhile, were by Bulgari.
With her latest appearance tonight, Zendaya is now a seven-time Met Gala attendee. Her past red carpet appearances have been equally as striking to behold. Last year, for the 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' theme, Zendaya delivered not one but two striking ensembles—the first an ocean blue gown by Maison Margiela's John Galliano, and the second a never-before-worn vintage Givenchy couture from the spring 1996 collection. For the 2019 'Camp: Notes on Fashion' gala, meanwhile, she notably showed up in a Cinderella-like Tommy Hilfiger gown—complete with stylist Roach as her fairy godmother. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!
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