The New Tailoring: Hailey Bieber’s Blazer Mini and 25-Carat Diamonds Make Met Gala Statement
In a masterful display of sartorial precision that perfectly interpreted this year’s theme, Hailey Bieber commanded attention at fashion’s most prestigious event with a look that balanced classic tailoring and contemporary boldness. The Rhode beauty mogul arrived solo at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bringing her signature refined sensibility to “Tailored for You,” the dress code for the 2025 Met Gala celebrating the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition.
Bieber’s ensemble centered around an impeccably structured Saint Laurent creation—a black double-breasted blazer minidress featuring luxurious satin lapels that created a striking silhouette against the iconic Met steps. The abbreviated hemline showcased the model’s enviable legs, while the masculine-meets-feminine proportions embodied the exhibition’s exploration of sartorial expression and identity.
Creating dramatic contrast to the miniature tailoring, Bieber elevated her look—quite literally—with towering platform heels in patent leather that added a subversive touch to the otherwise classic design. The vertiginous shoes, paired with sheer black hosiery, created a powerful visual statement about fashion’s ability to play with proportion and expectation.
No Met Gala look would be complete without spectacular jewels, and Bieber did not disappoint. Her neck was adorned with a breathtaking Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace featuring a statement center stone exceeding 25 carats. The dazzling piece anchored a curated collection of diamond accessories from the iconic jeweler, including pieces from their coveted 2024 Blue Book Collection. Sparkling drop earrings peeked through her effortlessly tousled waves, styled in a deep side part that channeled old Hollywood glamour with a contemporary twist.
Bieber’s beauty look remained faithful to her signature aesthetic—a luminous, blushed complexion paired with a glossy pink lip that complemented rather than competed with her sophisticated ensemble. This restraint in makeup allowed the architectural elements of her outfit to take center stage.
Fashion cognoscenti noted that Bieber subtly telegraphed her Met attendance days before, appearing in the same ice-blue Dior dress that Anna Wintour wore to a U.S. Embassy function in 1998—a clever sartorial tribute to the Vogue editor-in-chief who has shaped the gala for decades.
While husband Justin Bieber was notably absent from the event, Hailey commanded the carpet with a confidence that has become her hallmark. His absence came amid growing public concern following vulnerable social media posts, including an Instagram image shared just one day before the gala showing the singer with what appeared to be a smoking apparatus.
This year’s exhibition theme draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s seminal 2009 text “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” exploring the profound impact of Black style on tailoring traditions. Costume Institute head curator Andrew Bolton emphasized the exhibition’s importance, noting: “It marks a crucial step in our commitment to diversifying exhibitions and collections, addressing historical biases within curatorial practice. It’s about making fashion at the Met more accessible and inclusive.”
In a night dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of tailoring and its cultural significance, Bieber’s interpretation struck that delicate balance between respecting tradition and embracing innovation—precisely what makes her a continuing force in fashion’s ever-evolving conversation.
