When the Met Gala wrapped up on Monday night, the fashion didn’t stop—if anything, it got even more daring.
While celebrities flocked to New York’s hottest after-party venues, all eyes were still firmly on Zendaya.
The 28-year-old actress turned the sidewalk into a runway, proving once again why she’s a fashion force to be reckoned with.
All Eyes on Zendaya’s After-Party Look
After slaying the red carpet earlier in a crisp, tailored white Louis Vuitton three-piece suit, Zendaya didn’t take her foot off the gas.
Hours later, she reappeared in a fiery red Bardot dress that hugged her figure and matched it with heels that screamed confidence.
A fringed shawl added a soft, vintage touch as she stepped out of her Manhattan hotel with bodyguards in tow.
With that look alone, she reminded everyone she doesn’t just follow themes—she owns them.
Other Celebs Bring the Heat Too
Zendaya might’ve dominated the spotlight, but she wasn’t the only one bringing their A-game.
Hailey Bieber turned heads in a shimmering gold corset mini dress, flaunting legs for days and styling it with a rhinestone clutch and glossy waves.
Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega braved the rainy NYC night side-by-side, heading to A$AP Rocky’s exclusive bash.
Sabrina stood out in a bright yellow coat layered over a sleek black pantsuit.
Zendaya Praised for Saving the 2025 Met Gala Theme
Social media exploded with praise for Zendaya’s white suit, calling her the savior of a night that many believed missed the mark.
With the “Tailored For You” theme focused on sharp, dapper menswear-inspired looks, fans weren’t impressed with the number of gowns that seemed to ignore the assignment.
Zendaya, however, nailed it—complete with dramatic makeup, a statement hat, and bold platinum rings.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) put it simply: “Zendaya said let me hurry and go save this mess.”
Others dubbed her a fashion superhero.
Her Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney, however, faced the opposite reaction.
Her simple black cut-out gown was called “boring” and “off-theme,” drawing a flood of yawns and shrugs online.
A Look at the 2025 Met Gala Power Players
This year’s gala was co-chaired by fashion heavyweights and cultural icons—Anna Wintour, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Pharrell Williams—with LeBron James joining in as honorary chair.
As always, Wintour had the final say on who made the guest list.
Kanye West remained persona non grata after previous controversies, and even hinted at crashing this year’s event—something organizers reportedly had strict security plans to prevent.
Donald Trump also remains permanently off the guest list.
Anna Wintour made that crystal clear back in 2017 during an appearance on The Late Late Show, calling him the one person she’d never invite back.
Why This Year’s Theme Meant More Than Ever
This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was inspired by Monica Miller’s work on Black Dandyism and the cultural history of self-expression through menswear.
Miller, who is chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, describes Black Dandyism as more than fashion—it’s a form of resistance, especially significant during times of social regression.
The theme felt like a bold, intellectual statement in today’s political climate, celebrating identity and challenging norms.
Some Familiar Faces Missing From the Carpet
One big name absent this year? Sarah Jessica Parker.
The Sex and the City star, who’s been a Met Gala staple since the ‘90s, had to skip due to work commitments.
She said she was eager to see how others interpreted the theme, even if she couldn’t be there to do it herself.