Actress Halle Berry played with the Met Gala's theme of sartorial disguise on Monday in a body-hugging LaQuan Smith gown and a cropped tuxedo jacket, paired with a fishnet veil over her eyes. The look that required 1,455 hours to make featured a dipping neckline that showed off debut Cartier jewelry, according to British Vogue.

Halle Berry returned to the Met Gala in a daring LaQuan Smith design, honoring the 2025 theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'.

The New York-based designer made his mark at the 2025 Met Gala. Here's what went into the making of the sultry looks, from sketches to the beads on each dress.