Manhattan is on fire! Just hours before the 2025 Met Gala ignites the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the city is already throbbing with bold pre-carpet style. Stars are saluting this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” with its “Tailored for You” dress code, turning every sidewalk into a teaser runway.
Early arrivals and party entrances have already pushed the style bar higher: Anne Hathaway delivered tailored Hollywood polish, Sabrina Carpenter swept by in baby-blue chiffon, Ariana DeBose mixed modern edge with classic finesse, and Rosalía rocked a flowing skirt teamed with a Placebo-nod tee.
Rosalía checked into her New York hotel before the Met Gala with her spunky signature style. The Spanish singer caught eyes in a white tee with the words “Protect me from what I want,” - a song title from the band Placebo - which she wore with a softly draped cream skirt.
Rihanna headed the star-studded guest list at Anna Wintour’s intimate pre-Met Gala dinner, showing off a freshly cinched waist in a sharp jacket-and-trousers set topped with a bold red blouse.
Pharrell Williams arrived at Anna Wintour’s pre-Met Gala soirée in an almost head-to-toe khaki ensemble, offset by a green shirt for a splash of color and accented with Louis Vuitton accessories.
Anne Hathaway turned heads at the Versace × Moda Operandi cocktail, exuding pure glamour in a black-and-white Versace ensemble topped off with sleek cat-eye shades.
Sabrina Carpenter lit up the Versace × Moda Operandi cocktail in a figure-hugging baby-blue Versace gown with a sky-high slit, finishing the look with nude heels.
Ariana DeBose suited up for the Versace × Moda Operandi pre-Met Gala cocktail in a sharp blazer-dress, pairing the look with dainty silver heels and a gleaming metallic bag.
Donatella Versace commanded the Moda Operandi pre-Met Gala cocktail in a vivid hot-pink suit layered over a yellow shell-print blouse, finishing the punchy palette with fuchsia platform heels and coordinating shades
Laura Harrier brought sweet-meets-sexy flair to Moda Operandi’s pre-Met Gala cocktail at The Twenty Two Hotel, stepping out in a candy-pink babydoll dress and classic black pumps.
Nicky Hilton Rothschild stepped into the Johnnie Walker × Olivier Rousteing pre-Met Gala party in Chelsea wearing a velvet-zebra–patterned LBD, black pumps with gleaming gold heels, and a sleek ponytail that framed her sexy, pulled-back look.
Lupita Nyong’o stole the spotlight at the Johnnie Walker × Olivier Rousteing pre-Met Gala soirée in Chelsea, turning heads in a sleek long-sleeve gown of bold black-and-white stripes.
Hunter Schafer kept it cute and elegant at the Johnnie Walker × Olivier Rousteing pre-Met Gala party in Chelsea, opting for a sequined black-and-silver mini dress, a neat updo, and a minimalist clutch.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas brought classic cocktail glamour to the Johnnie Walker × Olivier Rousteing pre-Met Gala party in Chelsea, glimmering in a floor-length black dress and strappy heels.
