The 2025 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, best known as the Met Gala — and the biggest night in fashion — was held on Monday, May 5.

street style is still alive and well in New York City. Esquire sent photographer and contributor Chris Fenimore to the biggest and best shows to catch the other show happening outside each one.

A book launch, a spa opening, or a private concert — you never know where after-work events will take you in New York City. But chances are, like the lovely ladies we captured in these photos ...

New York style is all about something elegant with something less serious. I suppose it perfectly encapsulates the personality of the city ... patches that reads more street style combined ...

The street-style looks reflect this dichotomy ... We don’t need to tell you that scoring a Balenciaga City, Dior Colombus or Coach Soho for a snip of the original price is the ultimate fashion brag.