Whenever an important award event like the Met Gala comes around, our favorite thing to do is be wowed by the flashy outfits celebrities adorn themselves with. But rarely do we see male celebrities as part of the well-dressed list. While a simple black tux is unmatched in elegance, we sometimes like to see a flash of color or uniqueness in these outfits. These 19 male celebs delivered in the creative category and arguably outdid their female counterparts.
1. Jared Leto

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2. Sean “Diddy” Combs

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3. Lil Nas X

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4. Bad Bunny

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5. Alton Mason

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6. A$AP Rocky

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7. Conan Gray

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8. Taika Waititi

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9. Brian Tyree Henry

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10. Harvey Guillen

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11. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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12. Billy Porter

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13. Oscar Isaac

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14. Donald Glover

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15. Jack Harlow

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16. Harry Styles

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17. Machine Gun Kelly

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18. Tan France

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19. Pedro Pascal

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20. And Pedro Pascal at the Met Gala, 2023

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Over the years, male celebrities have become more creative with their looks and have started saying goodbye to the traditional black tux. Instead, it seems that unique outfits incorporating skirts and dresses have become the go-to on the red carpet.