Tyla's 2025 Met Gala Gown Was the Epitome of Elegance

Tyla is quickly becoming a celebrity to watch on fashion’s biggest night, as she demonstrated for the second year in a row when she hit the 2025 Met Gala red carpet on Monday, May 5, in New York.

Last year, the musician nailed the “Garden of Time” dress code in a custom Balmain sculpture (made of actual sand), accessorized with a glass hourglass (filled with more sand) as a purse.

For her second turn at the party of the year, Tyla hit another sartorial high note, demonstrating her continued commitment to the 2025 costume exhibition theme, “Superfine: Black Tailoring,” and the accompanying dress code “Tailored for You” in a custom Jacquemus look that celebrated her unique style.

She wore an elegant, white-and-navy pinstripe gown, which was accentuated by a matching blazer, a delicate diamond choker and gold stud earrings. Her blazer also cascaded into a lengthy train as she climbed the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which instantly recalled how, in 2024, she took scissors to her look and turned her gown into a mini dress, as the walking piece of art was too restricting to wear, let alone dance in, inside the gala.

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Her glam was just as showstopping on Monday, and consisted of a blonde pixie cut styled in loose waves. She also opted for neutral-colored makeup.

Monday was the second time that Tyla attended the Costume Institute’s annual fundraiser.

“When Balmain showed me the idea and sketch, I just knew it was perfect,” Tyla previously told Vogue on the red carpet last May. “The idea was crazy, and I loved it. I’m excited and a little nervous, but I’m looking forward to having a fun night at The Met!”

Ultimately, Tyla further cemented her name alongside Met Gala best-dressed list regulars, including Rihanna and Zendaya.