Good news, Bad Bunny fans: The 2026 Met Gala is soon upon us! Meaning, we can—hopefully—count on the Puerto Rican star to deliver a moment on the red carpet come May 4. (He has, after all, attended four times.) In anticipation of the grand event, then, what better way to mark the moment than than with a look back at the rapper’s distinctive style over the years?

Bad Bunny has maintained a striking wardrobe since bursting onto the music scene with his first album, X 100pre, in 2018—gracing the red carpets with outfits that are eye-catching and unapologetically bold. Years later, that’s still very much the case, though his looks have only gotten even more refined.

What were the early Bad Bunny fashion signatures? The star favored a colorful streetwear look—regularly wearing bold Louis Vuitton monogram prints and neon puffer coats that commanded the stage when he performed. As his star began to rise, Bad Bunny’s fashion game elevated, too: Lately, he has embraced a more sleek approach to tailoring, offsetting traditional suits with cool accessories like bolo ties, tinted shades, and backwards baseball caps. His looks read dressy, but not in the stuffy way, rather in a more effortlessly dressed-down way that has loads of swagger.

Of course, you can’t think of Bad Bunny fashions without his many Met Gala red carpet hits. Remember the time he wore a backless Jacquemus suit with a 26-foot floral cape? Or in 2024, when he wore a Margiela design that included a dramatic sculptural chapeau? When Bad Bunny shows up to a function, you know that he will come with a moment. And now that he has solidified his spot in music as one of the best-selling and most celebrated performers, his wardrobe will undoubtedly get even better. Meaning: Expect a winning statement outfit at this year’s Met.

Below, more of Bad Bunny’s best outfits over the years—from the beginning of his career until now.