The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5 at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrated the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” focusing on Black dandyism and menswear. Among the attendees, several Middle Eastern and Middle East-related personalities stood out with their fashion choices, resonating with audiences in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.
🌟 Notable Middle Eastern and Middle East-Related Personalities at the 2025 Met Gala
Gigi Hadid
The US-Dutch-Palestinian supermodel captivated attendees in a white Thom Browne gown adorned with 2.8 million microbeads, featuring yellow flowers and green thorns.
Imaan Hammam
The Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model dazzled in a two-piece ensemble inspired by Swarovski’s Gema collection, featuring a cape with over 3,000 crystals and a satin column skirt embellished with gold accents.
Zendaya
While not of Middle Eastern descent, Zendaya’s fashion choices often resonate globally. At the gala, she wore a face-covering Louis Vuitton hat, aligning with the event’s emphasis on headwear.
Indian star at Met Gala 2025
Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit Dosanjh made a remarkable Met Gala 2025 debut, topping Vogue’s best-dressed list in a custom Prabal Gurung sherwani inspired by his Punjabi heritage and the “Tailored for You” dress code, a nod to the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan made a regal Met Gala 2025 debut in a custom Sabyasachi black ensemble, complete with layered diamond necklaces, a ‘K’ pendant, and a jeweled Bengal Tiger cane, marking his grand entry into the prestigious fashion event.
Kiara Advani
Kiara Advani made a stunning Met Gala 2025 debut, embracing the “Tailored for You” dress code inspired by “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” with a custom Gaurav Gupta black and white gown that beautifully highlighted her baby bump and paid homage to André Leon Talley.
🧵 Middle Eastern Designers Highlighted
Zuhair Murad
The Lebanese designer is renowned for his intricate designs and has dressed numerous celebrities for major events. While specific details of his involvement in the 2025 Met Gala are not mentioned, his influence in haute couture remains significant.
Eman AlAjlan
The Saudi Arabian designer has gained international recognition, having designed dresses for various global events. Though not specified in the 2025 Met Gala coverage, her contributions continue to elevate Middle Eastern fashion on global platforms.
💫 Emerging Middle Eastern Figures
Jumana Abdu Rahman
An Indian actress and social media personality from Dubai, Jumana has gained prominence through her work in Malayalam and Arabic cinema, as well as her influence on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Chanel Ayan
As Dubai’s first Black supermodel and a star of “The Real Housewives of Dubai,” Chanel has been instrumental in bringing Middle Eastern fashion to the forefront.
The 2025 Met Gala showcased the rich tapestry of global fashion, with Middle Eastern personalities and designers leaving a lasting impression. Their contributions underscore the region’s growing influence in the world of haute couture.
