India, May 7 -- The 2025 Met Gala has come and gone, and while the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" had the potential to be one of the most visually and intellectually stimulating in years, the execution left much to be desired. Let's be honest: this year's red carpet was underwhelming. Somewhere between the lack of risk and a shocking misinterpretation of the theme, most guests played it either too safe or too strange.

Still, the Met Gala remains fashion's biggest night, and even when the fashion misses, the trends tend to stick. So here are the three key style directions we spotted on the carpet - bold, brilliant, and just baffling. Will they shape the coming season? Probably. Should they? That's up for debate.

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