2025 Met Gala Was All About Latino Heat—Inside Reggaeton’s Best Looks

The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrated the cultural imprint of Black fashion—and reggaeton’s elite showed up and showed out. From cultural nods to glam statements, urbano artists brought bold looks and undeniable flavor to the most-watched red carpet in the world.

🧿 Bad Bunny in Prada + De Leon Headwear

Benito turned heads in a rich brown Prada suit, but it was his pava that made the moment. Designed by De Leon Headwear, the Puerto Rican straw hat was a loud and proud nod to his roots. Topped off with sparkly gloves and a leather duffle that screamed high fashion jíbaro, this was more than a look—it was a statement.

🦩 J Balvin in Marc Jacobs

J Balvin pulled up in a salmon-pink vintage Marc Jacobs suit, channeling retro elegance with his signature twist. The wide-brimmed hat and perfectly tailored fit kept it playful and polished. Whether you love him or not, the man commits to a vibe—and tonight’s was pastel perfection.

🌸 Shakira in Prabal Gurung

Shakira’s second-ever Met Gala appearance was a showstopper. Draped in a soft pink gown by Prabal Gurung, she floated across the carpet like a goddess in silk. The sheer panels, dramatic train, and pop of gemstone around her neck gave us glam with Colombian power. Subtle, elegant, and pure fire.

🪩 Cardi B in Burberry

Cardi B brought velvet dreams to life in a green Burberry suit designed by Daniel Lee. Complete with flared pants, sharp tailoring, and old-school glam curls, this look screamed power. She even matched her eyeshadow and contacts to the outfit. Icon behavior.

🌹 Maluma in Willy Chavarría

Maluma paid tribute to the Pachucos with a floral zoot suit moment by Willy Chavarría. Between the oversized blazer, dramatic textures, and black hat with pink roses, it was peak masculine-meets-flor. A beautiful shoutout to Mexican-American style history—and a carpet win for sure.

✨ Final Thoughts

Latinos weren’t just present at the Met Gala—they were a whole vibe. From island roots to borderlands pride, each artist brought cultura and swagger to one of fashion’s biggest nights. If this is what 2025 is serving, we’re hungry for more.

And don’t forget—Karol G’s documentary drops at midnight on May 8th. Mañana Fue Bonito hits Netflix and follows her behind-the-scenes during the Mañana Será Bonito Stadium Tour. Catch us streaming it on repeat.