Charli XCX made a bold statement at the 2025 Met Gala, blending punk and gothic elegance in a look that redefined both styles. Dressed entirely in black, the singer embraced the evening’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” with a striking, ethereal presence.
While her outfit gave off a dark fairy-tale vibe, it was her dramatic hairstyle that stole the spotlight. Charli wore her long, black waves with sculptural, spiky feathers that evoked the intensity of Black Swan. Her hairstylist, Benns, used the Charli Curlmaker Pro with two different curling iron sizes to create texture. He then pulled half of her hair into a twisted bun, aiming for a look that felt romantic with a “punky twist.”
To add softness and contrast, Benns left two loose strands to frame her face. “It needed to feel really random, not symmetrical,” he said. The finishing touch was a set of dramatic black feathers. Some were used as ear cuffs, while others were glued directly onto her skin to blend seamlessly into the look.
Charli’s Met Gala appearance suggests that her signature “Brat” style may be evolving—from Brat summer to a potential Black Swan fall.
