The Best Dressed Men at the Met Gala Through the Years (2025)

From Hollywood’s leading men to chart-topping rappers and musicians, let’s hear it for the It Boys who consistently bring their fashion A-game to the Met Gala on the first Monday in May.While some may opt for a traditional yet timeless suit, the standout gents at the party of the year are those who demonstrate that they aren’t afraid to push the sartorial envelope. Interpreting the respective dress code through a myriad of bold prints, unexpected textures and non-traditional silhouettes, the common thread between the most memorable moments is impeccable tailoring.For 2019’s “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” Harry Styles embraced the evening’s more-is-more aesthetic in a bespoke Gucci by Alessandro Michele ensemble, including a sheer black lacy top with a large frilly bow, accessorized with a single pearl earring and a pair of chunky men’s heels.Fast-forward to 2023’s “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” when ASAP Rocky channeled the Kaiser in a red Gucci kilt, referencing a style Lagerfeld wore in 2004. Pearl-encrusted jeans paid homage to the French fashion house, while a leather tie and glove were quintessentially Karl.In 2024, the theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” but the menswear on the red carpet was anything but a snooze. Bad Bunny all but stole the scene in a custom Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection by John Galliano black satin corset and a navy smoking jacket. To top it off, he carried a bouquet of roses crafted from the same material as his natty wool suit.Keep scrolling to see these and more of the best-dressed men at the Met Gala over the years.

The Puerto Rican rapper looked like a Maison Margiela prince when he arrived on the red carpet with a bouquet rendered from the same fabric as his John Galliano-designed jacket.

The Marvel movie star made Us swoon in a three-piece suit sans tie by Tom Ford. He earned bonus points for unbuttoning the collar of his shirt just enough to reveal his chiseled, tan chest.

The Saltburn actor channeled the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland in a chocolate Burberry suit with a pocket watch and a matching velvet top hat, of course.

The crooner slayed in a skintight suit and a sweeping coat by Raul Lopez of Luar, embellished with 50,000 Swarovski crystals, not counting those decorating his coffin-shaped nail extensions.

The Oscar-winner entrusted London-based designer Steve O Smith to create this sheer silk organza coat with a removable tulle skirt, matching trousers and dickie with a drawing of a tie.

The Loewe brand ambassador made a statement in a black tuxedo with a long double tailcoat and a jeweled bow tie, paired with clog-style shoes boasting a multicolored beaded floral motif.

The actor and playwright went haute goth in a cream double-breasted jacket by Willy Chavarria, featuring a cape and a large black flower embellishment on the lapel.

The Schitt’s Creek star chose a playful yet polished custom look by Loewe, featuring colorful micro-petals that covered his trousers and also crept up the hem and sleeves of his jacket.

Glover (a.k.a Childish Gambino) hit a vintage-inspired note in Saint Laurent brown and beige suiting, including a double-breasted jacket and wide-leg trousers with no shortage of swagger.

Rocky paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld in a red Gucci tartan skirt inspired by a similar style that the late fashion designer wore in Tokyo in 2002.

Pattinson wore a long Dior Homme coat with a pleated skirt, which was right on trend.

The rapper looked elegant in a white Jacquemus suit featuring a dramatic floral cape.

Keoghan made his Met Gala debut decked out in a blue plaid Burberry suit.

Liu looked sophisticated in a custom Atelier Versace suit and diamond jewelry.

Usher looked dapper in a Bianca Saunders fit, which he accessorized with a pearl ring.

Mendes looked sleek in a blue and maroon Tommy Hilfiger coat and leather boots at the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” Met Gala.

Jonas dazzled Us in a Louis Vuitton coat finished with a delicate lace cape and black pants.

Cudi stunned in a blue NIGO suit and cape featuring an eye-catching floral lining.

Stan surprised fans when he stepped out in a hot-pink Valentino design that popped on the red carpet.

Chalament mixed fashion with function when he arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in white joggers and a double-breasted blazer from Haider Ackermann.

Platt chose a Christian Cowan blue jacket and flared pants for the “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” Met Ball. He elevated his look with black platform boots.

Styles turned heads in a see-through Gucci blouse that matched the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” dress code.

The Riverdale alum looked seriously stylish in a blue shimmering suit by Sies Marjan.

Porter commanded attention in a gold sparkly catsuit by The Blonds, featuring a 10-foot-long set of wings.

Murphy sparkled in a sequin Christian Siriano cape featuring pearl beads.

Glover embraced the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination” theme in a plum Gucci suit finished with delicate beading on the back.

Leto looked regal the year he rocked a blue Gucci suit, beaded stole and a gold crown.

Ahmed added just the right amount of sparkle to his suit with subtle sequin accents, which was fitting for “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.”

Malik — who posed with ex Gigi Hadid — donned a Versace suit with silver metal sleeves to match the theme, “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.”

Bieber looked as cool as ever in a gold-embellished Balmain suit at the “China: Through the Looking Glass” Met Gala.

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