Immerse Yourself in the Classic Hat World of Met Gala 2025

With the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrating tailoring art and the “Black Dandy” style, this year’s Met Gala witnessed a resurgence of hats as key accessories. A diverse array of headwear, from fedoras, top hats, bowlers, berets, to wide-brimmed hats and boater hats, appeared frequently, chosen by many distinguished guests.

The exhibition’s focus on “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” deeply honors the art of menswear tailoring, inspired especially by the “Black Dandyism” movement—an elegant blend of vintage sophistication and the bold, free spirit of the Black community. No wonder the red carpet this year was filled with various iterations of suit ensembles.

Iconic two-piece suits, tailcoats, and elegant tuxedos created a solemn atmosphere, perfectly blending meticulous tailoring rules with the colorful, free-spirited essence of indigenous communities, dominating the event’s red carpet. Of course, paired with these classic designs, accessories bearing a timeless mark—hats—were indispensable.

The wondrous world of hats showcased countless styles and unique variations, from the charming fedora, the mystical top hat, to the refined bowler hat—all contributing to celebrating the art of tailoring and reflecting each guest’s personal style.

Kim Kardashian transformed into a seductive hunter, pairing a mesmerizing crocodile leather outfit from Chrome Hearts with a soft black fedora hat. This choice adds a touch of boldness and flair. Tracee Ellis Ross also opted for a fedora, this time featuring an oversized pink satin ribbon, while Teyana Taylor presented a variation with striking curves and an extra embellishment—a feather—adding even more drama and elegance.

Announcing her third pregnancy, Rihanna scored a perfect point in the red carpet headwear fashion battle last night with a soft black felt wide-brimmed hat, styled with a slightly crumpled yet elegant look. Zendaya, on the other hand, chose a more flowing fabric from Louis Vuitton, dressed in an all-white tone with a tailored suit that hugged her figure perfectly.

Hunter Schafer convincingly showcased a relaxed, ivory-colored beret from Wales Bonner and Prada—a perfect embodiment of minimalist yet alluring style full of spontaneity. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny, also dressed in Prada, opted for a quirky and exquisite boater hat with intricate handcrafted brown weaving, adding an interesting and unique touch to his look.

Jennie Kim and Lupita Nyong’o represent the next generation of Chanel icons, evoking nostalgia with their pioneering boater hat designs by Coco Chanel from that era. This style was inspired by traditional men’s hats but was creatively adapted to suit women during the early days of her millinery career.

The heritage returns to the Met Gala stage tonight as Jodie Turner-Smith and Whoopi Goldberg pay tribute to the uniquely styled tall hats. Jordan Rotheven incorporated a multi-layer concept into his top hat, featuring multiple translucent, delicate layers that resemble smoke, guiding viewers into a enchanting fairy-tale world.

Certainly, this year’s Met Gala red carpet has been a paradise for hats. Although once popular accessories, hats gradually disappeared from everyday life after World War II, their prominent presence at this event holds deep significance. With a theme celebrating dandy style, it’s hard to imagine the polished, elegant looks without the carefully styled headwear that completes each ensemble.