Met Gala 2025’s Top Celebrity Couples and Their Show-Stopping Looks
Behold the annual circus of couture and ego at the Met Gala 2025, because apparently reality TV isn’t enough of a costume party. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky arrived wearing an outfit duo so coordinated it hurt more than the paparazzi flashes. Rihanna’s custom Balenciaga dress featured a plunging neckline that doubled as her invitation to every subsequent tabloid rumor, while Rocky’s Givenchy tux shirt looked like he scattered pearls in his sleep. Watching them stand side by side felt like someone cloned your most stylish friends using an expensive 3D printer. People Magazine confirms the couple stuck to their signature monochrome moment with strategic pops of jewelry, per People’s May 2025 coverage. Vogue applauded their fearless embrace of “severe silhouettes,” which reads like a compliment unless you’re actually trying to breathe.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their debut as the NFL-with-guitar crossover dream team, decked in matching scarlet ensembles. Taylor’s crimson Oscar de la Renta gown trailed behind her more gracefully than Travis’s hesitation on drafting actual song lyrics about touchdowns. The tight bodice looked like it could stop a linebacker but not the inevitable swarm of Swiftie camera-phone flashes. According to Entertainment Weekly, the athletic-inspired scalloped detailing was a nod to Travis’s playbook, though its only real play was winning Instagram. Travis dappered up in a turtleneck-and-tailcoat combo that screamed “MVP of mild inconvenience.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the golden power couple, glided in like they’d invented the concept of “red carpet.” Beyoncé’s gold armored Dolce & Gabbana gown shone brighter than Jay’s trademark Brooklyn swagger. Reports in WWD noted the singer’s metallic corsetry required actual blacksmiths to fit her with medieval precision. Jay-Z opted for a velvet tuxedo in midnight blue, which made him look dapper enough to negotiate world peace if only world peace involved a really good limelight. Their arrival felt less like a date and more like a UN summit in high heels.
Zendaya and Tom Holland looked like they borrowed their outfits from rival intergalactic houses. Zendaya stunned in a silver Saint Laurent dress that reflected camera flashes like a faulty disco ball, while Holland’s charcoal velvet suit might’ve been a nod to rental tuxedos everywhere. Critics at Elle pointed out the pairing had enough cosmic references to fuel a mild sci-fi convention. Watching them pose was like observing a rom-com’s most painfully earnest couple photo.
Hailey and Justin Bieber turned heads in surprisingly understated ensembles—if your definition of understated includes a lavender gown covered in crystals and a suit that cost more than my student loans. Hailey’s strapless Vera Wang piece sparkled under the museum lights, ensuring no one could forget she’s married to a pop star. Justin’s tailcoat was so crisply pressed, you’d assume he hired a team of professional irons. GQ applauded the pair for dialing down theatrics—as if saying, “Look how normal we can be while still spending $100,000 on fabric.”
Well, there you have it: the Met Gala 2025, where fashion meets financed bravado. Tune in next time for more dramatic entrances and outfits that single-handedly raise your insecurities.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, WWD
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