The 2025 Met Gala dazzled with its theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a celebration of precision tailoring, cultural identity, and the elegance of Black dandyism. From custom sherwanis to futuristic corsets, Hashtag Magazine shares some standout moments and key style takeaways from a night where tailoring met timelessness.
Key Fashion Takeaways from the 2025 Met Gala
Theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”
The 2025 Met Gala red carpet was a masterclass in tailored elegance, artistry, and personal expression. Celebrating Black dandyism and the power of tailoring, this year’s looks blended historical homage with modern flair, resulting in a parade of bold silhouettes, precision cuts, and inventive interpretations of classic menswear.
Tailoring as Art
Tailoring took centre stage, not just in the form of suits but as a vehicle for storytelling. Think asymmetrical lapels, reimagined tuxedos, and sculptural drapes. Both men and women leaned into sharply cut silhouettes with exaggerated shoulders, nipped waists, and dramatic fabric plays.
Menswear Reimagined
Menswear wasn’t just for men. Female celebrities, too, embraced power dressing through androgynous ensembles blazers, wide-leg trousers, and three-piece suits, often styled with pearls, hats, and luxe textures like velvet and silk.
Hyper-Personalised Couture
Custom-fitted, one-of-a-kind garments were the norm. Designers focused on craftsmanship and personal narrative every stitch, pleat, and detail tailored to the wearer’s identity and story.
Ethical Fashion
The red carpet dress code, aptly titled “Tailored For You,” encouraged guests to embrace sharp suiting, personalised silhouettes, and expressive detail. True to the spirit, Indian celebrities brought their A-game merging tradition, innovation, and individuality on one of the world’s most-watched fashion stages.


Indian Celebrities Who Stole the Spotlight
Shah Rukh Khan
Making history as the first Indian male actor to walk the Met Gala red carpet, SRK arrived in a regal black Sabyasachi sherwani updated with futuristic accents. A rhinestone studded ‘K’ pendant, layered jewels, leather boots, and a cane added an air of theatrical charm. The tousled hair and signature sunglasses sealed the look of classic SRK with a twist of dandy.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
A Met Gala veteran, Priyanka channelled vintage glamour in a polka-dotted Balmain gown with power shoulders and a cinched waist. She topped it with a dramatic wide-brimmed hat and Bvlgari’s 241-carat Magnus Emerald necklace, the largest gem ever set by the brand. In an earlier appearance, she also turned heads in a futuristic Ralph Lauren mesh dress, hand-set with 50,000 crystals and a sweeping cape, capturing the essence of fashion-forward elegance.
Diljit Dosanjh
For his Met debut, Diljit exuded royal Punjabi pride in a custom Prabal Gurung sherwani, complete with Golecha jewels, a perfectly coordinated turban, and a Kripan in hand. His look balanced tradition and modernity, effortlessly fusing cultural depth with contemporary tailoring.
Kiara Advani
Glowing in more ways than one, Kiara made her first Met Gala appearance in a custom Gaurav Gupta off-shoulder gown, accentuated by a gold sculptural corset. Proudly showcasing her baby bump, she redefined maternity style, blending strength and softness in a look that celebrated modern motherhood.
Isha Ambani
A staple on global fashion carpets, Isha dazzled in a custom hand-embroidered ensemble that effortlessly combined Indian artistry with avant-garde tailoring. Her look, crafted in collaboration with an Indian designer, added further weight to the growing global presence of South Asian fashion.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
The legendary designer made his presence felt without stepping onto the carpet himself. His creations were worn by multiple attendees, including SRK, reinforcing his position as a torchbearer of Indian design on the international stage. The fusion of heritage silhouettes and futuristic detailing cemented his mastery of modern Indian couture.
Fashion Takeaways & What’s Next
- Tailoring Takes Over: Suits, sherwanis, and gowns with strong structural elements dominated, emphasising clean cuts and custom fits.
- Cultural Storytelling: Indian attendees embraced their heritage through thoughtful detailing, like Diljit’s Kripan and Kiara’s gold corset, symbolising protection and strength.
- Menswear for All: Both men and women leaned into androgynous styling and power dressing, pointing to a rising trend in gender-fluid fashion.
- Craft Meets Innovation: From intricate embroidery to futuristic textiles, the focus was on artisan techniques reimagined for the now.
- Global South Rising: With designers like Sabyasachi and Gaurav Gupta commanding attention, Indian fashion is no longer peripheral it’s leading conversations on global red carpets.
The 2025 Met Gala once again proved that fashion is far more than clothing it’s cultural commentary, identity, and vision. And the Indian contingent? They didn’t just participate. They defined the moment.

