Men’s Met Gala 2025 Best Looks: Daring Style Roundup
Okay, but like… men actually ditched traditional tuxes for something far more extra at this year’s Met Gala. The 2025 red carpet felt like a runway rebellion, and our favorite celebs leaned into it hard. Timothée Chalamet turned heads in a Saint Laurent crystal mesh harness paired with sleek black trousers, proving that bare-chested bling is backstage no more (People Magazine). Meanwhile, Lil Nas X went full royal in a Versace purple velvet trench coat with exaggerated shoulders—think Renaissance painting meets sci-fi queen vibes (Vogue).
Let’s unpack the other standout fits without overhyping it. Troye Sivan opted for sculptural Prada layering, all-white with architectural folds that looked equal parts futuristic knight and modern art installation (GQ). And don’t sleep on Harry Styles, who somehow blended disco ball glamour and tailored tailoring in a custom Gucci pinstripe suit plastered with sequins—cause why pick one mood when you can have both? According to People Magazine, this was his first time spotlighting sequins in a traditionally “masculine” silhouette, and yes, it worked shock-ingly well.
There were subtler moments, too. John Legend kept it sleek in an all-leather Givenchy ensemble capped off by a matching cape, offering vibes that whispered “I really could be a superhero” (GQ). And let’s talk accessories: A$AP Rocky topped his Saint Laurent look with an oversized feathered hat, lending a baroque flourish to an otherwise minimalist outfit. It’s this kind of playfulness that set 2025 apart from the usual black-tie snooze.
Of course, not every guy at the Gala went full maximalist, but the overall energy was “go big or go home” in a way that actually felt intentional rather than desperate. Even up-and-comers like Noah Beck and Jacob Elordi took style risks—think sheer tops under structured blazers and statement jewelry layered like it’s Parties Daily—and they held their own among the veterans.
So yeah, the Met Gala this year was less about blending in and more about standing out. Men’s fashion had its moment to shine, and it wasn’t subtle. If you were scrolling for some safe, recycled tuxedos, you probably got whiplash instead. Anyway, that’s the vibe. Do with it what you will. If this trends, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, GQ
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
