Dua Lipa’s Met Gala moment was elevated by an exquisite photoshoot led by renowned photographer Elizabeth Miranda, capturing every nuance of her transformative look for the 2025 event. In a polished blend of artistry and meticulous craftsmanship, Lipa turned to Chanel once again to bring a narrative rich in heritage, innovation, and tailored excellence—a perfect reflection of the gala’s ethos, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
For the evening, Lipa donned a custom open-back chiffon dress that immediately drew attention with its dramatic long bow trailing at the back. Overlaid with a cropped black sequin tweed jacket and an ethereal organza cape, her ensemble was a masterclass in haute couture detail. As documented in the photoshoot, the outfit featured an astonishing 45,000 embroidered elements—pearls, crystals, and feathers—that elevated the garment into a luminous work of art. Reportedly, the creation took over 2,000 hours to complete, showcasing Chanel’s dedication to opulent craftsmanship and the intricate storytelling that is central to both the brand and the gala’s theme.
Elizabeth Miranda’s lens captured Lipa with an intimacy that revealed the interplay of light and texture on her ensemble—each close-up highlighting the painstaking detailing and the fluidity of the fabric against her poised silhouette. The resulting imagery not only celebrated Lipa’s bold reinvention of red carpet glamour but also echoed the transformative dialogue between traditional tailoring and modern opulence that the 2025 Met Gala championed.
