Met Gala 2025: Diana Ross Stuns, Rihanna Reveals Pregnancy, and Black Fashion Takes Center Stage
NEW YORK — Fashion’s biggest night returned to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, with the Met Gala spotlighting Black fashion, dandyism, and tailored elegance under this year’s theme, “Tailored for You.” The evening coincided with the Costume Institute’s new exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and the midnight blue carpet served as a powerful showcase of style, heritage, and personal flair.
Among the night’s most talked-about attendees at the Met Gala 2025 was music legend Diana Ross, who made a rare but unforgettable appearance. Dressed in a custom couture ensemble, Ross floated up the Met Gala steps in a dramatic feathered gown featuring an 18-foot train — a true embodiment of glamour, legacy, and Black excellence. Her regal presence, combined with timeless poise, made her one of the standout icons of the evening.
Equally commanding attention at the Met Gala was Rihanna, who arrived fashionably late and shut down the carpet with a headline-making reveal: she’s pregnant. Draped in a voluminous pinstripe Marc Jacobs gown, Rihanna styled her baby bump with a cropped jacket, padded waist detailing, and polka-dot accents in her ascot and pocket square. Her look was bold, theatrical, and unmistakably Rihanna — capped with a towering hat and cascading braid. She arrived alongside co-chair A$AP Rocky, drawing the loudest cheers of the night.
Pharrell Williams, another Met Gala co-chair, stayed true to his effortless cool in a pearl-studded Louis Vuitton jacket. According to insiders, the jacket featured over 15,000 pearls and required 400 hours to create. His wife, Helen Lasichanh, paired the look with LV tights — a subtle nod to Pharrell’s recent leadership at the fashion house.
Other stars made the Met Gala 2025 uniquely theirs. Teyana Taylor, who hosted interviews throughout the evening, was refreshingly candid by the end of the night, admitting she had ditched part of her outfit. “My back hurt, babe,” she laughed. “I’ve been holding my pee for three hours. Life is great.” Her behind-the-scenes honesty only added to her charm.
NFL star Stefon Diggs turned heads at the Met Gala in a cropped suit and fur coat by Black designer Bianca Saunders, revealing his style inspiration came from Pinterest, blending James Brown tailoring with Teddy Pendergrass flair. His dedication to fashion has grown into his own brand, Liem, though he noted, “It’s a lot of research, development, and money going out.”
Meanwhile, Lizzo leaned into the Met Gala moment by filming a TikTok right on the carpet, flaunting a new blonde look while attending in a custom ensemble honoring the night’s theme.
From custom pearls to feathered gowns, the Met Gala 2025 was a striking tribute to Black creativity, personal storytelling, and sartorial expression. Between Diana Ross’ showstopping gown and Rihanna’s baby bump reveal, it was a night that celebrated the past, present, and future of fashion.