Priyanka Chopra Jonas walked the Met Gala's blue carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 5, 2025, for the fifth time, being fashion's biggest night. With husband Nick Jonas by her side, the worldwide icon delivered a show-stopping look that beautifully translated the theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and its "Tailored for You" dress code. Her bespoke Balmain ensemble, created by Olivier Rousteing, was a dashing yet refined homage to Black dandyism, solidifying her place as a red-carpet legend.
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Chopra wore a bold white halter-neck dress scattered with black polka dots, complete with a well-fitted jacket with a nipped-in waist and sweeping hem. The body-hugging shape, complete with power shoulders and cinched-in waist, reminded one of Old Hollywood glamour and was at odds with the theme's emphasis on clean tailoring. A theatrical wide-brimmed black hat and gloves finished the look in dramatic style, turning it into a contemporary version of classic couture. The collection's pièce de résistance was a Bulgari necklace showcasing the 241-carat Magnus Emerald, the house's largest faceted stone ever set, encircled with glimmering diamonds. Mimi Cuttrell styled the look as feminine and commanding, receiving applause for its painstaking attention to detail.
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Chopra's partnership with Rousteing was a highlight, with the actress hosting a launch dinner for Balmain's Johnnie Walker Vault collaboration one night before the gala. She explained to Vogue, "This year's theme, I was so excited about just because of the excellence of it, the tailoring of it.". It's a testament to what fashion has been. Her appearance drew reference from Pierre Balmain's 1950s polka-dot drawings, bringing archival reference together with modernity. Nick Jonas accompanied her in a polished black-and-white Balmain outfit, consisting of a cream-colored blouse, black slacks, and diamond brooch-decked cummerbund, making the couple's coordinated glamour the center of attention.
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Fan Frenzy and Social Media Buzz
Social media blew up with praise, with X fans labeling Chopra the "only Indian celeb who got the theme right." Tweets described her as "iconic" and "flawless," and one memester joked her oversized hat was so big "Nick had to hide under it." Her classic namaste bow on the red carpet captured hearts, and a viral moment of Nick assisting in straightening out her gown highlighted their chemistry. But others, such as a Daily Mail body language expert, observed an "awkward" space between them in their stances, inducing brief gossip about their dynamic—a charge overcome by their clear cohesion.
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Owning the Met Gala Stage
Chopra's appearance outshone other Indian guests, such as Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, with fans and critics alike declaring her the evening's best. Her after-party dress in a blinding diamond mini-dress only served to demonstrate her range. Through the fusion of cultural relevance with high fashion, Priyanka Chopra redefined the dandy, taking the Met Gala 2025 as its kingdom.