The 2025 Met Gala, themed "Tailored for You" and inspired by the exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," saw its share of glamorous appearances, but some notable faces were absent from the festivities. One of the most talked-about absences was that of Justin Bieber, while his wife Hailey Bieber made a stunning solo appearance.
Hailey Bieber, the founder of Rhode, turned heads with her refined Saint Laurent ensemble. She wore a black, double-breasted blazer minidress with lustrous satin lapels, paired with towering skyscraper heels, sheer tights, and an array of diamond jewelry from Tiffany & Co. Her look was a perfect interpretation of the evening's theme, which emphasizes tailoring and black style inspired by the book *Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity* by Monica L. Miller[2].
Meanwhile, Justin Bieber was nowhere to be found at the Met Gala. Instead, he was in Iceland, where he had a busy day that included watching his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs win the first game of their NHL postseason series against the Florida Panthers. Justin's enthusiasm for hockey took precedence over the fashion event, as he posted updates on his social media about the thrilling 5-4 victory. In addition to hockey, Justin also found time to play golf, sharing footage of his game on social media[1][3].
This was not the first time Hailey attended the Met Gala solo; she also did so in 2022, wearing a white halterneck gown by Saint Laurent. This year's solo appearance, however, was particularly noteworthy given the contrast between her glamorous night and Justin's sports-filled day[2].
The Biebers' situation was mirrored by another celebrity couple, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, where Kylie attended the Met Gala alone while Timothée watched his New York Knicks play in the NBA playoffs. These instances highlight the diverse interests and priorities of celebrities, even on fashion's biggest night[1].