The Finest Menswear Looks in Met Gala History

The Met Gala is more than just a red carpet event; it’s a global fashion stage where the world’s most influential personalities take bold, creative risks. Hosted at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the gala encourages attendees to interpret each year’s theme with daring imagination, making it a haven for avant-garde fashion and fearless self-expression. 

Once dominated by classic tuxedos, the menswear game has undergone a revolution. Zayn Malik made waves in 2016 in a liquid-silver Versace, fusing futuristic edge with sharp tailoring. Harry Styles challenged conventions in 2019, wearing a sheer Gucci ensemble that embraced fluidity and confidence. Chadwick Boseman delivered divine elegance in an embellished Givenchy look, while Jared Leto pushed fashion into performance art, arriving with a replica of his own head. In recent years, Pedro Pascal’s crimson Valentino ensemble, Lewis Hamilton’s intricate lace suit, and Bad Bunny’s dramatic backless Jacquemus look have all sparked conversations and headlines. These standout appearances prove that menswear at the Met Gala is rewriting rules, making room for drama, artistry and unapologetic individuality.

Let’s dive into some of the most iconic Met Gala menswear moments that have rewritten the rulebook,  making space for drama, artistry, and unapologetic individuality.

André Leon Talley, 2004

David Beckham in Ralph Lauren Purple Label, 2014

David Beckham in Ralph Lauren Purple Label, 2014

Roberto Bolle, 2014

Roberto Bolle, 2014

Robert Pattinson in Dior, 2015

Robert Pattinson in Dior, 2015

Chadwick Boseman in Versace, 2018

Chadwick Boseman in Versace, 2018

Zayn Malik in Versace, 2018

Jared Leto in Gucci, 2019

Jared Leto in Gucci, 2019

Harry Styles in Gucci, 2019

Harry Styles in Gucci, 2019

Cody Fern in Maison Martin Margiela, 2019

Cody Fern in Maison Martin Margiela, 2019

Anderson .Paak, 2019

Anderson .Paak, 2019

Lil Nas in Versace, 2021

Lil Nas in Versace, 2021

Lewis Hamilton, 2021

Lewis Hamilton, 2021

Maluma in Versace, 2021

Timothée Chalamet in Haider Ackermann & Converse, 2021

Timothée Chalamet in Haider Ackermann & Converse, 2021

Sebastian Stan in Valentino, 2022

Sebastian Stan in Valentino, 2022

Austin Butler, 2022

Austin Butler, 2022

Taika Waititi, 2023 

Taika Waititi, 2023

Pedro Pascal. 2023

Conan Gray in Balmain, 2023

Conan Gray in Balmain, 2023


A$AP Rocky in Gucci, 2023

A$AP Rocky in Gucci, 2023

Josh O’Connor in Loewe, 2024

Josh O’Connor in Loewe, 2024

Bad Bunny in Maison Margiela, 2024

Troye Sivan in Prada, 2024

Colman Domingo, 2024

Colman Domingo, 2024


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