All Black at Met Gala
Black is a no-brainer for all formal functions, but to go all black to one of fashion’s biggest nights, and make a big impact is no mean feat. This year, fashionistas interpreted the all-black trend with elan.
Key takeaways
• Structured lines lend power to an all-black look
• Satin and silk work best with black dresses
• Diamonds are black’s best friend
Nicole Kidman set the bar very high with her incredible Balenciaga black dress in satin and tulle, a structured corset gown with bow belts, she paired it with a black lace scarf and black gloves. The dress was a reinterpreted version of a 1952 original from the archival collection. Nicole also wore earrings and a bangle of diamonds, but the highlight of the evening was her new super short pixie haircut.
Rihanna rocked the fashion world in all black and her baby bump. She wore a Marc Jacobs skirt suit, with a pinstriped skirt, polka dot tie and a tuxedo jacket. She also wore with elan Manish Malhotra ruby buttons.
In a Thom Browne pinstripe suit dress with a mermaid skirt and Samer Halimeh jewelry, Nicki Minaj stole the show. She also wore a gold headband and a floral bouquet was placed over her shoulder.
Sarah Snook wore a beautifully tailored satin tuxedo pant in black with a silk shirt and a tailored black satin coat lined with red, all from anOnlyChild. She also added multiple dramatic brooches by Rahaminov Diamonds and Saidian Vintage Jewels.
Sydney Sweeney captured hearts at the Met Gala 2025 in a glittering black Miu Miu gown with curtains of beaded fringe on the shoulders. The neck cutout was gathered together by a brooch. She also accessorized her look with a diamond drop earring set.
Ego Nwodim wore an arresting black suit at the Gala. The Patrick Kelley cropped suit jacket was paired with a ruffled peplum corset and cropped pants, all in black. The sleeves of the jacket had multicolored buttons, adding an element of whimsy. She also wore a stunning diamond necklace.
Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti accompanied Leonardo Dicaprio at the Met Gala in a Moncler x EE72 pinstripe mini dress. Her mini had a long glove sleeve with cutouts at the shoulder. Her dress had a voluminous long cape in black, and she accessorized the dress with multiple diamond necklaces and a diamond anklet on one foot. The dress was further made fashion-forward with a puffed hooded cape in black.
