Zendaya in custom Louis Vuitton

As a reminder, the dress code for this event was "Tailored For You," and this is indeed SO WELL TAILORED FOR HER.

Zendaya in custom Louis Vuitton

This is so glamorous yet also somehow SO wearable. She is going to have an easy time of it at this event -- no train, nothing to wrangle. She can wear this again, together or in pieces. It's an investment? It's fabulous.

Imaan Hammam and Zendaya

Spectacular without the hat too -- and Imaan also looks gorgeous in her version.

Anna Sawai in custom Dior

I would have LOVED this if I hadn't seen Zendaya's and she absolutely looks great in it. I think I personally prefer the cut of Z's pants, and love her waistcoat -- but that's so subjective.

Jasmine Tookes

I think the cape here might be a little too overwhelming -- although it is rare that I am doubtful about the cape. I'm also VERY distracted by what's happening behind her in this photo.

Diana Ross in custom Eleven Sixteen

SPEAKING OF CAPES. This is A CAPE. (It also has the names of her family embroidered in it, which is an incredibly sweet detail.)

Diana Ross in custom Eleven Sixteen

Unfurling this was an ordeal. She had so many wranglers. AS SHE SHOULD. This was a very thrilling blue carpet moment for everyone -- including Zendaya, who looked thrilled watching in line to get in.

Evan and Diana Ross

Wisely, however, Miss Ross changed for the party. Also, wisely, she left on those major earrings -- which you know she owns.

Nnamdi Asomugha and Kerry Washington (in Simkhai)

I wish Kerry's skirt were not sheer but she and Nnamdi look so cute together and we rarely see them in public as a couple so I can't really complain.

Kerry Washington (in Simkhai) with Walton Goggins

I love how thrilled she is to see Walton Goggins (and don't love the undercrackers).

Kerry Washington (in Simkhai) with Walton Goggins

This is very cute.

Tessa Thompson in custom Prabal Gurung

I love it.

Coco Jones in in Manish Malhotra

She looks awesome in this and the detailing on it is fabulous.

Coco Jones in in Manish Malhotra

As is her jewelry! WOW.

Stella McCartney, Mary J. Blige

I love Mary and I don't want to have any hateration in this dancery, but I feel like (ironically) this could have been a bit better tailored for her. (Stella, sidebar, was all over the place in her TV interview. No one has ever taught her to hold the mic up to her mouth when she talks. YOUR DAD'S A BEATLE, HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW TO DIRECT YOUR SOUND INTO A MIC?)

Gustav Magnar Witzoe

Our Norwegian salmon billionaire is BACK and honestly he looks cool in this. As I said on the live chat, I like the idea that this man is passionate about two things: Salmon and FASHION.

Breanna Stewart

Honestly, I think this is pretty cool on her.

Danielle Deadwyler in Who Decides War

I assumed this was Thom Browne but it's actually a Black-owned label called Who Decides War, which "focuses on the Black Americana experience." This is an amalgamation of pieces from their recent collections; Wayman + Micah are such thoughtful stylists.

Keke Palmer in Vera Wang

Keke said that this look was inspired by Dorothy Dandridge, and she looks so charming in it.

Keke Palmer in Vera Wang

This face! I love her.

Rosalia in custom Balmain and Olivier Rousteing

This is very cool; they explained on the blue carpet that Rosalia's look is made to measure and meant to echo the mannequin that's used at the beginning of making every look. It is technically quite spectacular from top to toe, as it transforms into a gown. It is so touching to me that Olivier is carrying his sewing machine (presumably a purse iteration thereof) for this. This entire moment is just really thoughtful.

Haider Ackermann and Madonna (in Tom Ford)

Madonna, of all people, knows how to dress like a dandy, and indeed, has done so. This is on theme but not over the top; several folks online noted they thought it was mindful of Madge to not totally bonkers on a night which is about Black fashion and I tend to agree with that.

Zac Posen and Laura Harrier in custom Gap Studio

My notes on this just read IT'S PANTS. Laura is working this beautifully, and certainly Zac is in his element at this event. I need to note that he came very close to falling over right after this.

Taraji P. Henson in custom Monse x Post-Imperial

Taraji, PLEASE tell me you did some high kicks in this later!

Zendaya and Anna Sawai Wore Basically The Same Outfit to the 2025 Met Gala

And Diana Ross SHUT IT DOWN. (Complimentary.)