The 2025 Met Gala Is All About Hats

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This year’s Met Gala is an ode to the Black dandy, which means that there are lots of fabulous suits, some suit-adjacent gowns, and a ton of hats. In fact, headwear stole the show on Monday night, with some of the best looks of the night brought together by a wide brim or a perfectly shaped beret. But you can’t just throw on any fascinator and call it a day; some hats are better than others. Here are the best hats from this year’s Met Gala.