Met Gala 2025's secret signals and stars' 'clever' trend to one-up each other on red carpet

Daily Mirror

05-05-2025

EXCLUSIVE: The Met Gala is here again and an expert says the famous faces in attendance will showcase a 'clever' trend as they bid to have the world's eyes on them in New York
The most iconic fashion event on the calendar is here and celebrities are getting ready to "one up" each other again. This year's theme at the annual Met Gala is "Tailored for You" in connection with the Costume's Institute's landmark new exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
And some of the biggest names in world of showbiz will be battling it out on the red carpet to grab the headlines. Stateside PR guru Jane Owen revealed the trend of creating "two or more outfits in one" is set to continue.
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She labelled it a "clever way to 'one up' the competition, before name dropping Blake Lively's iconic 2022 look. The actress stunned at the event as her outfit dramatically unfurled into a new look.
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Jane admitted she also expects to see a number of political messages hit the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She went on: "I'm also highly expecting a political statement either for or against Trump (most likely against) and against the War in Ukraine and the Palestine Israeli humanitarian crisis in Gaza."
She added that with global tension at an all time high, stylists might get "even more creative and garner even more eyeballs as people are searching for levity and brightness to lighten the mood".
When asked who she think will be this year's celebrities to watch out for, Jane revealed: "There are the go-to fashion queens who never fail to amaze and delight, including Kim Kardashian, the Jenners, Rihanna, Zendaya, Beyoncé and Blake Lively.
"I think Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo will bring it, following on from the Oscar nominations, too."
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But she revealed she "would love" to see a surprise moment from a younger celebrity. "There's a ripe moment for a new fashion icon to emerge," she claimed.
Last year, Kim Kardashian wore a glamorous shining metallic gown to the Met Gala, while Doja Cat stepped out in just a towel for the event.
Emily Ratajkowski was seen nearly naked at the 2024 offering, opting to wear a see-through crystal-covered dress, and Ariana Grade wore a corset-style white gownThis year's Met Gala sees actor Colman Domingo, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky and musician, record producer and Louis Vuitton men's creative director Pharrell Williams as the co-chairs, who host the event.
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While the tightly controlled guest list is kept under wraps, speculation of a "leaked list" has already began. The guests are all hand picked by Vogue Editor In Chief Anna Wintour for their relevance.
It's anticipated that Madonna will make an appearance this year, along with Stevie Wonder, Lorde, Jimmy Fallon and Demi Moore. Others on the apparent leaked attendance list include Mary J Blige and Shakira.