Sabrina Carpenter lit the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 with a daring look that pushed boundaries. Wearing a custom Louis Vuitton tuxedo-style bodysuit with a dramatic train and no pants, the singer fully embraced the event's theme, "Tailored for You," with the help of Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton's men's creative director.
In her interview, Carpenter revealed that going pantless wasn't just a fashion statement — it was Pharrell's idea. "He said, 'You're quite short, so no pants for you,'" she shared with a laugh. The resulting look featured a burgundy body suit with shimmering buttons, a crisp white collar, and a trailing cape-like element. She paired it with towering platform heels, an array of diamond jewelry — including an anklet — and her signature confidence.
This year marks Carpenter's third time at the Met Gala. Her previous appearances include a dreamy Oscar de la Renta gown for 2024's "Garden of Time" theme and a striking gilded Paco Rabanne dress for her 2022 debut. Reflecting on her evolving style journey, she expressed excitement about collaborating with Pharrell, saying it had been a longtime dream of hers to work with him for such a high-profile event.
Carpenter also shared a lighthearted moment about the practical challenges of Met Gala fashion, joking that she's never been able to use the bathroom in her past outfits. "Tonight might be the night," she said, hinting at the newfound functionality of her latest look.
The 2025 Gala's theme ties into the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," an exploration of Black sartorial identity, curated by Andrew Bolton and inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book Slaves to Fashion. The night was co-chaired by high-profile figures including Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Anna Wintour, Lewis Hamilton, and Pharrell, with LeBron James serving as honorary chair.
Sabrina Carpenter's latest fashion moment also aligns with a busy year in her career. Following her Met Gala appearance, she's gearing up to continue her Short n' Sweet tour across North America, with dates added this fall. The tour will span major cities including New York, Toronto, Nashville, and Los Angeles, and features support from artists Amber Mark, Ravyn Lenae, and Olivia Dean. Notably, she will headline three-night runs at both Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena.
The Met Gala may be known for its high-concept fashion, but Carpenter's blend of glamour, humor, and individuality made her one of the night's most memorable attendees — even without pants.