Kylie Jenner's High-Fashion Struggle at the Met Gala
If you ever thought celebrities have it easy at big events, Kylie Jenner's night at the 2025 Met Gala proves otherwise. She walked the famous steps solo, but the real story started after the cameras stopped flashing. Kylie admitted on Instagram that she had to skip the wild after-parties because her feet were basically glued inside her shoes. Following a tip from Ferragamo's creative director, Maximilian Davis, she found herself in a bind—her shoes got so tight she couldn't pry them off. It’s one of those fashion-over-comfort moments that make you rethink how glamorous these events really are. Photos from her hotel afterward showed her still trying to wriggle free, her expression saying it all.
This isn’t the first time a star has suffered for style at the Met, but Kylie sharing the details so openly put a spotlight on the weird but real problems that come with high fashion. As much as designers aim for the perfect look, the reality is sometimes pretty rough behind the scenes. You can imagine the exhaustion after a night navigating stairs, interviews, and crowds—then not even making it to the parties because your feet have totally checked out.
Timothée Chalamet Swaps Red Carpet for Knicks Playoff Tension
On the other side of town, Timothée Chalamet took a hard pass on both the Met Gala and its after-hours festivities. So, what was more important to him than rubbing shoulders with fashion's elite? The New York Knicks, apparently. Instead of arriving at the gala with Kylie or making a headline-worthy entrance, Timothée was glued to a TV with his friends, sweating out every minute as the Knicks fought the Boston Celtics in a nail-biter playoff matchup. He gave fans a play-by-play of his emotions on Instagram—at one point barely able to sit still as the Knicks scraped out a 108-105 win.
This wasn’t a just-once thing, either. Recently, Timothée’s shown up at all sorts of laid-back events, from basketball games to regular bars, making it clear he’s not too fussed about keeping up with the next big fashion party. For a guy expected to be at the center of celebrity spectacle, he’s surprisingly down-to-earth when it comes to big sports moments. The FOMO for fashion just doesn’t seem to be there, especially when the Knicks are playing under the bright lights.
The contrast between Kylie Jenner and Timothée’s Met Gala night says a lot about how they roll as a couple. Sure, just last week they were seen together at the Miami F1 Grand Prix parties, sharing the kind of PDA that gets everybody talking in the club. But when it comes to the fashion world versus personal comfort and interests, these two seem happy to write their own rules. Kylie’s night became all about a lost battle with shoes, while Timothée’s was an emotional rollercoaster courtesy of the NBA. The red carpet isn’t always the most important event happening—and sometimes, the real drama goes down off the runway or away from the dance floor.
