Met Gala 2025: Nicole Kidman leads glamorous Aussie contingent, stealing the spotlight on fashion’s biggest night

The Met Gala had no shortage of Aussie flair, with Nicole Kidman stealing the show on fashion’s biggest night as she revealed a drastic new style change. See the photos.

Nicole Kidman stole the show at the 2025 Met Gala, leading a dazzling line-up of Aussie stars on fashion’s biggest night.

This year’s theme is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, which is bringing in a stark contrast of fashions to the red carpet after last year’s floral-themed ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ theme.

Kidman unveiled a gorgeous new hairdo and was looking sleek in a midi-length black dress by Balenciaga. She sent the press pack into a frenzy, blowing kisses to the cameras and doing a twirl.

Nicole Kidman wore a Balenciaga dress which reportedly took 700 hours to create. Picture: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman debuted a shock new hair look. Picture: AFP

Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel styled the “Babygirl” star’s locks in a side part with long cascading bangs framing one side of her face.

While the chop dramatically changed Kidman’s looks, it’s likely just temporary as the Oscar-winning actress is known to wear wigs — to varying degrees of believability — in nearly every project she’s done.

Kidman said she told Anna Wintour she wanted something “tailor-made for me” and that the Vogue editor said that was what the theme was all about.

The Aussie actress said she was inspired by all of the “gorgeous, gorgeous dandies” and the women who supported them.

“It’s lovely to just celebrate fashion and couture and tailoring and particularly tonight the tailoring because there’s all those people behind the scenes who do all that work,” she said.

Her Balenciaga look reportedly took 700 hours to create.

The Aussie actress said she was inspired by all of the “gorgeous, gorgeous dandies” and the women who supported them. Picture: Getty Images

Last week, Kidman posted a daring Instagram video, posing on a French balcony in nothing but a black bodysuit and her flowing blonde locks.

The haute couture fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute is the biggest spectacle in fashion and has delivered iconic red carpet moments including Rihanna’s elaborate 2015 look by Chinese designer Guo Pei and Cardi B’s regal pregnancy look in 2018.

Aussie model and skincare mogul Miranda Kerr was the epitome of elegance in a unique tuxedo-inspired black gown by Dior.

Miranda Kerr stuns at the 2025 Met Gala. Picture: Getty Images

Miranda Kerr with husband Evan Spiegel. Picture: Getty Images

Meanwhile, Aussie superstar Sarah Snook brought in drama to the blue carpet as she donned a structured look by label AnOnlyChild.

The Succession actress is currently selling out shows on Broadway, playing 26 characters in the one-woman show The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Aussie superstar Sarah Snook is on the blue carpet in a structured look by label AnOnlyChild. Picture: AFP

Supermodel Miranda Kerr also made an appearance as she wore a stunning black dress to the event.

Miranda Kerr attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum. Picture: Getty Images

Aussie director Baz Luhrmann cut a dash on the red carpet in a striped suit jacket, white vest and colourful tie.

Catherine Martin and Baz Luhrmann attend the 2025 Met Gala. Picture: Getty Images

The star cosied up to his wife and long-time creative partner Catherine Martin as they made their way to the steps of the Met.

Aussie billionaire Anthony Pratt cuts a striking figure at the 2025 Met Gala. Picture: Getty Images

Billionaire Anthony Pratt made a bold statement as he cut a striking figure.

The cardboard king was resplendent in a brightly coloured suit promoting sustainability, complete with green hat and cane.