10 Best-Dressed Men in Met Gala History

Apr 30, 2025 Kriti Keshari

In 2006, Alexander McQueen paid homage to his heritage with a tartan ensemble that matched his date Sarah Jessica Parker

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Marc Jacobs challenged norms in 2012 by appearing in a sheer black lace dress over white boxer shorts, making a bold fashion statement

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For the 2016 Met Gala’s tech theme, Kanye West embraced a futuristic look in Balmain, wearing a silver-studded jacket and icy blue contact lenses

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Zayn Malik merged classic tailoring with sci-fi influences in 2016 by wearing a Versace suit featuring striking metal arm pieces

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Jaden Smith made a personal statement in 2017 by accessorizing his sleek Louis Vuitton look with his own cut dreadlocks

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Chadwick Boseman brought regal elegance to the 2018 red carpet in an ivory Versace cape adorned with gold crosses for the Heavenly Bodies theme

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Jared Leto turned heads in 2019 by carrying a replica of his own head as an accessory to his red Gucci ensemble

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A$AP Rocky stood out in 2021 wearing a colorful quilted cape by ERL inspired by a vintage blanket found at a thrift store

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Bad Bunny redefined red carpet menswear in 2023 by wearing a white Jacquemus suit with an open back and a dramatic floral train

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Jeremy Pope paid tribute to Karl Lagerfeld in 2023 with a floor-length Balmain cape featuring a giant portrait of the designer

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