Met Gala hats were the winning accessory of the night, and though they were all fairly different, each made a strong statement. The Met Gala 2025’s theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and the dress code for the event is “Tailored for You.” So, how do hats come into play? Well, key aspects of Black Dandyism are sharp-tailored suits, vibrant colours, and of course, polished hats.
This year, we saw some of our favourite A-list celebrities interpret the theme with top hats, berets, and statement-making headpieces. We started off the night strong with Teyana Taylor hitting the red carpet in custom Marc Jacobs with a red cape and a feathered top hat. The durag underneath was the perfect touch. (Honestly, she was the best dressed in my book.)
Zendaya arrived in the definition of tailored with an all-white suit and matching white floppy hat. Bad Bunny blended traditional Dandyism with his Puerto Rican roots in a Prada suit and pava hat (a type of sombrero from Puerto Rico). K-pop superstar Jennie wore a Chanel tuxedo dress with a chic minimalist hat. Other honourable mentions? Mary J. Blige in Stella McCartney, Jodie Turner-Smith in Burberry, and Tracee Ellis Ross in Marc Jacobs who brought an invigorating hit of pink to the carpet.
Considering the theme is a celebration of Black joy and Black excellence, these hats not only compliment the ‘fits looks but add flare, spirit, and embrace fun textures. Below, 13 great 2025 Met Gala hats.
A version of this story originally appeared on GLAMOUR US.