Best Men's Makeup Moments in Met Gala History
The Met Gala has become a platform for men to use makeup as a tool for bold self-expression. In 2013, Pharrell Williams wore kohl liner for the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme. Troye Sivan in 2018 used golden eyeshadow for "Heavenly Bodies." The 2019 "Camp" theme inspired Harry Styles with a dark manicure, Jared Leto with a prosthetic head, and Michael Urie with one-eye graphic liner. In 2022, Lil Nas X wore gilded wing decals. At the 2025 Met Gala, themed "Costume Art," Bad Bunny wore full prosthetics. The article also highlights looks from Alton Mason, Jordan Roth, Marc Jacobs, and others.
Key facts
- Pharrell Williams wore kohl liner at the 2013 Met Gala.
- Troye Sivan used golden eyeshadow for the 2018 Met Gala.
- Harry Styles wore a dark manicure with teal at the 2019 Met Gala.
- Jared Leto carried a prosthetic head at the 2019 Met Gala.
- Michael Urie wore graphic eyeliner on one eye at the 2019 Met Gala.
- Lil Nas X wore gilded wing decals at the 2022 Met Gala.
- Bad Bunny wore full prosthetics at the 2025 Met Gala.
- The 2025 Met Gala theme was 'Costume Art.'
Entities
Artists
- Pharrell Williams
- Troye Sivan
- Harry Styles
- Jared Leto
- Michael Urie
- Lil Nas X
- Bad Bunny
- Alton Mason
- Jordan Roth
- Marc Jacobs
- Darren Criss
- RuPaul
- Cole Sprouse
- Billy Porter
- Kid Cudi
- Conan Gray
- Lenny Kravitz
- Cole Escola
- Jeremy Pope
- Justice Smith
- Colman Domingo
- Hudson Williams
- Joe Alwyn
- Sombr
- Loïk Gomez
- Rauw
- Grace Pae
- Alessandro Michele
Institutions
- Costume Institute
- Met Gala
- Gucci
- Vogue
- Getty Images
Locations
- New York City
- United States