This year’s Met Gala has held us in eager suspense—not merely because of the grandeur of the occasion, but also thanks to its groundbreaking theme. A celebration designed to transcend societal convention, cultural expectation, as well as gendered tradition, the fundraising event invited attendees to embrace the dress code ‘Tailored for You’ as a manifesto of self-expression, where personal history, identity, and artistry are stitched into every seam. Naturally, attendees enriched every innovative ensemble with hair and make-up that revealed artistry and intention, leading to a visual smorgasbord that have now been condensed to Vogue Singapore’s roundup of the best Met Gala 2025 beauty moments.
Every chiselled cheekbone, parted wave, and lacquered lip echoed the elegance, flamboyance, and defiance of Black dandyism, transforming the face into a canvas where tradition met personal expression, and where the politics of beauty were as fastidiously tailored as the garments themselves. Lupita Nyong’o’s arches, for one, are a masterclass in precision, with her make-up artist, Nick Barose, fastening jewels in subtly different tones of black, grey, and green to the exact shape of Nyong’o’s natural brows.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Below, a curation of the best Met Gala 2025 beauty looks that lingered in our minds at night’s close.
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Joey King
Talk about major hair envy. Joey King pairs lustrous, cascading waves with dusty pink eyeshadow that further accentuates the green in her ensemble.
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Dua Lipa
Vintage, but with a distinctly futuristic edge. Dua Lipa amalgamates the old and the new with an intricately sculpted up-do that comprises stylised strands curling across her temples.
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Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey’s look tonight perfectly embodies her personal style. Her black gown is coupled with a curled up-do that echoes her vintage Americana aesthetic. If you take a closer look, you can also see that she’s wearing an alligator hair clip as a nod to her husband, Jeremy Dufrene, an alligator tour guide.
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Sha’Carri Richardson
The soft lavender hues across her eyelids are delicate, yet bold. Topped with a glossy rose nude lip, Sha’Carri Richardson’s make-up look is a fitting addition to the dress she wore tonight.
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Aimee Lou Wood
The gender fluidity of Aimee Lou Wood’s high-shine, side-parted style screams Old Hollywood with a modern twist.
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Chappell Roan
Your favourite artist’s favourite artist walked up the blue steps tonight with a shimmery eye look that was accompanied by dramatic winged eyeliner and rhinestones as eyebrows. Subtlety? Chappell has certainly never heard of her.
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A$AP Rocky
Paying homage to the rich traditions of dandyism, A$AP Rocky wore intricate finger-waved cornrows with diamond-dressed teeth that matched his nails.
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Teyana Taylor
Beneath her flamboyant top hat is a durag adorned with delicate kiss curls that juxtaposes the masculinity of her outfit. Dramatically long eyelashes and sharp eyeshadow heightens the contrast, showcasing a balance of defiance and glamour.
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Ego Nwodim
Ego Nwodim is a hilarious comedian, but no one laughed at her look tonight. Accompanying her breathtaking ensemble is an extraordinary sculptural up-do.
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Mary J. Blige
No one does it like Mary J. Blige; her look tonight proves it. The Queen of Hip-hop Soul graced the blue stairs in long, feathery lashes and a glossy lip.
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Diana Ross
After 22 years, the legendary Diana Ross returns to the Met, sporting pink-hued eyelids with a matching light pink lip.
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Ayo Edebiri
Honouring her Nigerian culture, Ayo Edebiri wore a sculpted, braided bun embellished with beads and ribbons that complement her dress delightfully.
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Cynthia Erivo
Tiny, but mighty. The miniscule black heart on Ervo’s cheek is a beauty mark created of her own making, drawn deliberately to symbolise love.
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Pamela Anderson
In showing off her natural features with minimal make-up, Pamela Anderson draws attention instead to her new haircut: a short, blunt bob with micro-bangs.
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Halle Bailey
Soft, smoky eyes paired with dark, two-toned lips—talk about a beauty look fit for a Disney princess.
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Alex Consani
To complement her suitdress, 2024’s Model of the Year adorned her brow bones in a stunning array of crystals.
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Lupita Nyong'o
Dazzling eyebrows are front and centre this year. Lupita Nyong’o wore black rhinestones and blue glitter on her eyebrows to complement her unique ponytail and suit.
