The queen of the Met Gala has entered the chat—and left the steps in a state of stunned silence. Zendaya, a longtime red carpet risk-taker turned full-on fashion icon, just delivered one of her most unforgettable looks yet at the 2025 Met Gala. Styled by her legendary collaborator Law Roach, the Emmy-winning actress and style shapeshifter showed up in a rich cream Louis Vuitton suit designed by Pharrell, complete with a wide-leg flare, structured tailoring, and a larger-than-life matching hat that sent a message loud and clear: Black elegance is the blueprint.
This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” called for an exploration of Black creativity, history, and craftsmanship, and Zendaya answered with precision, grace, and a little bit of that signature Roach drama. While the two didn’t walk the carpet together this year, Roach confirmed to E! News, “We’re doing our own thing this year, which is exciting.” their vision was clearly aligned: redefine Met Gala fashion on their own terms, and remind everyone who’s been setting the standard.
From the moment Zendaya stepped onto the carpet, there was no mistaking the intention. The cream three-piece suit, complete with a vest and crisp tie, felt like a power move—equal parts dapper and divine. But it was the wide-brimmed hat, dipped dramatically low over her eyes, that sealed the deal. A nod to classic Black church fashion, to trailblazers like André Leon Talley, and to the bold silhouettes that have long defined Black expression, the hat wasn’t just an accessory—it was a crown.
Wearing Louis Vuitton by Pharrell only deepened the message. Pharrell’s current era at LV is one of celebration and reclamation, of spotlighting Black artistry and shifting the conversation around luxury. Zendaya’s look became a walking tribute to that ethos, balancing masculine and feminine energy while still keeping every eye locked on her.
Let’s not forget: Zendaya’s not new to this. From her Cinderella light-up gown moment to last year’s vintage Mugler armor, she’s built a legacy by pushing the Met Gala envelope while staying rooted in the story. Tonight, though, it was less of a fairytale and more of a freedom tale—a reminder that Black women in tailored power suits are just as regal, just as radiant, and just as revolutionary.
Zendaya didn’t need a train or a tiara to rule this carpet. Just a flawless suit, a flawless team, and an even more flawless vision.