The Red Carpet Went Rogue: Where Did All the Pants Go?
Let’s be real: the Met Gala is no stranger to chaos. Every year, a few celebs completely miss the theme, some twist it beyond recognition, and others just plain ignore it. But 2025? It took things to a new level. Forget tailored suits, classic couture, or even experimental fashion. This year, the unspoken dress code seemed to be… no pants allowed.
Despite the official theme emphasizing the word “tailored,” Monday night’s red carpet looked more like a tribute to bare legs and bold bodysuits. And leading the fashion rebellion? None other than Pharrell Williams.
Pharrell’s Pantsless Parade Sets the Tone
Pharrell wasn’t just an attendee—he was one of this year’s co-chairs. But rather than championing crisp suiting, the Louis Vuitton menswear creative director led a wave of pantless looks that left everyone questioning the dress code. Williams himself showed up ditching trousers completely, walking beside his wife Helen Lasichanh, who wore a black leather bodysuit, oversized leather blazer, and LV-branded tights.
That same aesthetic spilled onto several of the guests he dressed. If you wore Louis Vuitton to this year’s Met, you likely showed up pants-free—or at least wearing something that barely qualified as bottoms.
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Lisa’s Controversial Bodysuit Sparks Questions
BLACKPINK’s Lisa made headlines in a lace blazer and sheer tights, but it was the bodysuit underneath that had the internet buzzing. Designed in collaboration with artist Henry Taylor, the print featured personal portraits—one of which many believe resembles Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks. And where did that portrait land? Dead center on Lisa’s crotch and backside.
It’s one thing to make bold fashion choices. But placing a legendary historical figure in such an awkward spot on your outfit? That’s not edgy. It’s just… uncomfortable.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Circus Chic Confuses Everyone
And then there was Sabrina Carpenter, who gave us a look that was half high fashion, half circus ringmaster mid-costume change. Her leg-baring ensemble made many wonder if she accidentally grabbed her ex’s Met Gala look and tried to spice it up. Her choice recalled Barry Keoghan’s velvet Burberry suit from last year—but with fewer pants and more confusion.
Is it possible she was referencing a fashion icon or cultural moment? Maybe. But if there was deeper meaning behind her outfit, it got lost somewhere between the blazer and the missing trousers.
Hailey Bieber and Doja Cat Join the No-Pants Club
It wasn’t just the LV crew going pants-free. Hailey Bieber ditched full suiting in favor of a double-breasted blazer mini dress by Saint Laurent. Paired with sheer tights and platform mules, her look flirted with tailoring while still playing into the night’s bare-legged energy.
Doja Cat, of course, made her own statement in a suit-inspired bodysuit by Marc Jacobs. With exaggerated padding and an abstract print, the design was bold and artistic—but still noticeably short on pants.
Charli XCX and Cynthia Erivo Add to the Pantless Parade
Even those who technically wore skirts kept the theme going. Charli XCX sported a sheer black wrap skirt that showed off her underwear like it was part of the look—which, let’s face it, it probably was. Cynthia Erivo wore a couture Givenchy piece with a dramatic, jeweled top and flowing skirt, but a bold front split revealed tiny shorts underneath.
You start to wonder: was this a misunderstanding of the theme? Or were they all in on something we missed?
Was There a Hidden Homage Behind the Bodysuits?
Some fashion sleuths online think the mass bodysuit movement might have been a nod to Zelda Wynn Valdes, the trailblazing Black designer behind the original Bunny costume. Gigi Hadid reportedly paid tribute to Valdes with her look, and others may have done the same—even if not everyone got the memo right.
Sabrina Carpenter, for example, wore a Halloween Bunny outfit just last year. So maybe this was part homage, part coincidence, part pants-free rebellion?
When “Tailored” Gets Lost in Translation
The Met Gala theme this year was “Tailored For You,” and yet, judging from the red carpet, it might as well have been “Legs, Legs, Legs.” Despite tailoring being a key reference point—one that could’ve brought out sharp suits, sleek silhouettes, and powerful fashion statements—most attendees ditched the bottoms altogether.
Sure, some celebs like Doechii at least wore shorts. But others looked like they were halfway through getting dressed—or maybe trying to make a deeper statement about genderless fashion, self-expression, or just plain comfort.
Video: No wonder Pharrell Williams didn’t let Sabrina Carpenter wear pants to the 2025 Met Gala
Was This Fashion’s Pantless Revolution? Or a Missed Moment?
The 2025 Met Gala left us with more questions than answers. Was it a case of misunderstood direction? A deliberate anti-pants protest? Or just a wild coincidence fueled by one designer’s aesthetic and a red carpet eager for attention?
Whatever the reason, the pantsless parade made waves—and not all for the right reasons. For every look that balanced artistry and intention, there were several that felt like throwaway concepts or shallow shock value.
Conclusion
The 2025 Met Gala will go down as one of the most head-scratching red carpets in recent memory. What was supposed to be a celebration of tailored fashion turned into a showcase of bold bodysuits, sheer tights, and leg-baring choices that had viewers doing double takes.
Some stars delivered creative, couture-level interpretations. Others seemed caught in a fashion fever dream. And while the no-pants trend certainly got people talking, it also blurred the line between statement and spectacle.
In the end, one thing’s clear: this year’s Met Gala wasn’t about following the theme—it was about rewriting it. Whether it worked or not? Well, that’s for history (and social media) to decide.
