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The Met Gala is one of fashion's biggest nights out
Every year, celebrities climb the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in outfits that are dramatic, meme-worthy, and sometimes impossible to sit in.
And while names like Versace, Chanel, and Balmain usually dominate the headlines, Malaysia has quietly made its mark on the iconic Met steps too.
Here are some Malaysian designers who've had their work spotted at Met Galas over the years:
1. Jimmy Choo
Blue Ivy Carter wearing a pair Alia pumps at the 2026 Met Gala.
Image via @chicpulse77 (Instagram)Before becoming one of the biggest luxury fashion names in the world, Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat was born in Penang and came from a family of shoemakers.
While the Met Gala is usually all about the gowns, shoes still play a huge role in completing a look, and Jimmy Choo heels have appeared on the carpet for years thanks to the brand's massive celebrity following.
Over the decades, the label has been worn by countless Met Gala attendees and A-listers, including Blue Ivy Carter, Zendaya, Hailey Bieber, Emily Blunt, and BLACKPINK members at various red carpet events. The brand remains one of the most globally recognised Malaysian-founded luxury labels today.
Yara Shahidi wearing the Max platform at the 2023 Met Gala.
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Emily Blunt wearing the Dahl platform at the 2023 Met Gala.
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Kendall Jenner wearing a pair of Jimmy Choos for a Met Gala afterparty.
Image via Yahoo2. Ivan Young
Malaysian luxury label Ivan Young officially made its Met Gala debut in 2025 when American journalist Mona Kosar Abdi wore a custom scarlet red gown by the brand on the iconic carpet.
The couture label, founded by Malaysian sisters Jane and Elle Tan, is known for its dramatic silhouettes, intricate embellishments, and use of premium silk fabrics. Over the years, the brand has also been worn by celebrities including Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Saweetie, and Heidi Klum.
The gown worn to the Met Gala featured silk crepe, chiffon draping, ruching, and a flowing cape inspired by the 2025 theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'. The appearance marked a huge milestone for Malaysian fashion on one of the world's biggest red carpets.
3. Dickson Lim
Ty Hunter (right) wearing a suit by Dickson Lim.
Image via AFP/theSunOne of Sarawak-born menswear designer Dickson Lim's custom suits made an appearance at the 2026 Met Gala.
His tailored black suit was worn by Ty Hunter, Beyoncé's longtime stylist, during the event. Photos of Hunter wearing the design alongside Beyoncé even appeared on the front page of The Wall Street Journal.
Lim told SAYS that Hunter had personally reached out to him before the gala because he specifically wanted to wear one of the designer's pieces.
The moment quickly made headlines, with many celebrating the Kuching-born designer's breakthrough on the international stage.
4. Zang Toi (uncredited design controversy at Met Gala)
Zang Toi with Ling Tan at the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.
Image via New York PostMalaysian designer Datuk Zang Toi became part of a Met Gala conversation in 2022 after Ralph Lauren was accused of copying his signature New York skyline cape design, which was worn by Alicia Keys on the red carpet.
Born and raised in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Zang originally debuted the skyline cape design years earlier in his Spring 2009 collection and later revisited it on the runway again in 2020.
After the Met Gala appearance, social media users quickly pointed out similarities between both designs, sparking debate over inspiration versus imitation in fashion.
Zang himself later responded gracefully, saying he viewed the situation as "a form of flattery" when a major fashion house echoed his work.
The cape made an appearance during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in fall 2015.
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