Chappell Roan descended upon the grand staircase of the Metropolitan Museum, introducing the "Pink Pony Club" vibrancy to Monday's esteemed annual gala. The 27-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist gracefully strolled onto the Met Gala red carpet towards its twilight hours. Enveloped in a dazzling ensemble of vibrant pink, adorned with a shimmering mosaic of varying hues of pink and gold, Roan stood out like a beacon of color.
Opting for a natural cascade of her long crimson locks, Roan complemented her outfit with a bold and daring eye makeup that included whimsical pink tear tracks trailing down her cheeks. As she departed from New York's elegant Carlyle Hotel, she donned a coordinating pink overcoat that perfectly mirrored her outfit's theme.
Monday evening marked Roan's maiden voyage to fashion's most anticipated night, yet the singer had already etched her name in fashion history with her chic and courageous, drag queen-inspired styles over the past year. In March, Roan released her latest single, "The Giver," her first since her meteoric ascent to pop superstardom at the tail end of 2024. The country-tinged pop track embodied the essence of Roan's music, even as she ventured into the realm of country music.
"Country music holds a dear place in my heart," the singer confessed in a statement accompanying the song's release. "I grew up with its melodies echoing in my ears every morning and afternoon on the school bus, swirling around me at bonfires, grocery stores, and karaoke bars."
During her triumphant moment as the Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Roan delivered a powerful speech that resonated deeply with the audience. "I vowed to myself that if I ever won a Grammy and stood before the music industry's most influential figures, I would demand that labels and the industry, which reap millions from artists' talents, provide a livable wage and healthcare, especially to emerging talents," Roan declared, earning thunderous applause from the gathering.
