Met Gala 2025: The Year Eyewear Ruled the Red Carpet | by Saloni Bhatia

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The Met Gala is no stranger to larger-than-life couture, surprise appearances, and boundary-breaking fashion. But this year, while the gowns dazzled and the tuxes turned heads, there was one silent showstopper that had everyone looking twice — eyewear.

From bold shades to delicate transparent frames, the steps of the Met were practically a runway for statement glasses. They didn’t just complement the outfits — they completed them. So, who wore what?

Let’s break down the glasses that stole the spotlight at #MetGala2025.

Shah Rukh Khan

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Eyewear: Vincent Chase Silver Black Full Rim Rectangle — Wired Up

PID: 221348

Making a majestic Met debut, Shah Rukh Khan brought sleek sophistication in silver-black frames that redefined power dressing. Minimal? Yes. Impactful? Absolutely.

Emma Chamberlain

Eyewear: John Jacobs Silver Transparent Rimless Oval — Pro Titanium

PID: 145911

Rimless, refined, and ridiculously cool — Emma’s look proved that brainy meets bougie can absolutely rule the Met stairs. A+ in glam.

Bad Bunny

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Eyewear: Vincent Chase Grey Gradient Black Full Rim Round — VC Sun Metal (Polarized)

PID: 228321

Bad Bunny brought flight mode to the fashion floor with these pilot-style stunners. Sleek, sharp, and oh-so-Met, his look was ready for takeoff.

Tom Ford

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Eyewear: Vincent Chase Grey Matte Black Full Rim Wayfarer — Season Essentials (Polarized)

PID: 228751

The legend of luxe himself served up a nostalgic nod to vintage glamour — revamped for the now. These wayfarers? A modern classic.

Evan Ross

Eyewear: Vincent Chase Gold Grey Full Rim Aviator — The Metal Edit (Polarized)

PID: 108539

Aviators have history, but Evan made them headline-worthy. Sleek gold rims and cool-grey lenses made him the MVP of metallics.

Tyler Perry

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Eyewear: Lenskart STUDIO Yellow Blue Transparent Full Rim Rectangle — HIP HOP

PID: 221968

Tyler Perry’s transparent color-blocked specs turned heads with fearless flair. A bold street-style energy that screamed: royalty, redefined.

Vera Wang

Eyewear: Vincent Chase Black Grey Gradient Full Rim Wayfarer — URBAN RETRO (Karan Johar Edition)

PID: 148967

Who said eyewear can’t be dramatic? Vera Wang embodied elegance with an edge, channeling mystery in gradient-tinted wayfarers straight from the KJo style file.

Trend Takeaway

This year’s Met theme may have drawn inspiration from history, but the real twist came in the accessories — where eyewear stole the show, one frame at a time. From minimalist titanium to bold, polarized statements, these pieces weren’t just fashion — they were attitude.