The first Monday of May brought with it one of the most anticipated events in global fashion—the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (NYC). Held on May 5, the event celebrated the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, marking a rare spotlight on menswear and Black dandyism.
The dress code, ‘Tailored for You’, invited guests to interpret tailoring through personal and cultural lenses, resulting in a rich display of creativity, heritage, and self-expression on the iconic Met steps.
This year’s theme was rooted in the Costume Institute’s new spring exhibition, which explores the history of Black dandyism—once imposed on Black men as ‘dandified servants’ in 18th-century Europe and later reclaimed as a powerful mode of identity and resistance. Inspired by Monica L Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion, the exhibit is arranged in 12 sections, each highlighting a distinct trait of the Black dandy—from posture and silhouette to fabric, attitude and symbolism.
Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton and A$AP Rocky served as co-chairs of the event, joined by co-chair LeBron James. Alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour, the co-chairs shaped the event’s theme, décor, and guest experience.
The gala also saw the return of a formal host committee, with figures like Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Doechii, Tyla, Usher, Ayo Edebiri, Dapper Dan, Grace Wales Bonner and Olivier Rousteing.
The event saw Zendaya lead the red carpet highlights in a crisp Louis Vuitton suit paired with a wide-brim hat, while Demi Moore turned heads in a sculptural Thom Browne gown designed as a literal men’s tie.
Singer Coco Jones embraced a white swan-inspired look at the 2025 Met Gala, donning a custom ensemble by designer Manish Malhotra. The two-piece outfit was richly adorned with pearls, intricate embellishments, and fine embroidery, radiating refined glamour.
Rihanna, who closed out the carpet, revealed her third pregnancy in a Marc Jacobs outfit, and Diana Ross returned to the Met after over two decades in a dramatic white ensemble with a sweeping train embroidered with her family’s names.
Global celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Nicki Minaj, Joey King, Bad Bunny, and Doja Cat offered personalised takes on the theme, emphasising cultural identity, craftsmanship, and flamboyance.
Lewis Hamilton wore a bespoke suit by Grace Wales Bonner, and Colman Domingo honoured late fashion icon André Leon Talley with a regal cape by Valentino.
Indian representation reached new heights as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in a regal black Sabyasachi suit accessorised with gold accents and a pendant featuring the letter 'K'.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas returned in a polka dot Balmain suit, and Kiara Advani celebrated motherhood in a black and gold gown with a heart detail for her unborn child. Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh made his mark in a traditional royal Punjabi outfit by Prabal Gurung.
Major fashion houses made a strong impression. Louis Vuitton and Prada, both of which hosted tables, dressed several high-profile guests. Burberry collaborated with stylist Law Roach—best known for his work with Zendaya—to shape its creative expression for the evening, including curating its Met Gala table.
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