Best Looks Worn by Male Celebrities at the Met Gala

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid at the 2016 Met Gala, themed Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid at the 2016 Met Gala, themed Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. Photo by Stephen Lovekin/REX/Shutterstock (5669128gz)

At long last, the biggest event of the fashion world returns. The 2021 Met Gala is set to take place tonight and we couldn’t be more excited. This year’s theme is centering on American designers and fashion history, a very different vibe from 2019’s “camp”. Each year after the event the entire internet is buzzing, analyzing the most iconic, over-the-top, or underwhelming outfits on the red carpet. In recent years, male celebrities have been getting bolder with their fashion choices at the Met Gala. Take a look at some of the most memorable male celebrity looks from met galas over the years.

Zayn Malik, 2016

The theme of the 2016 Met Gala was “Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.” and Zayn Malik understood the assignment. His metal embellishments were created by Versace.

Rami Malek, 2017

Rami Malik’s bright red look for 2017’s Met Gala themed “Art of the In-Between” was designed by Dior.

Chadwick Boseman, 2018

In 2018 Chadwick Bodeman wore an unforgettable white cape adorned with gold crosses and embellishments by Versace, for the Met Gala themed “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”

Jared Leto, 2019

Jared Leto really leaned into the 2019 theme “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” and he didn’t miss. He wore a red Gucci gown while holding a replica of his own head.