Met Gala 2025, held on May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City:
🎨 Theme & Dress Code
- Theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
- This exhibition, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion, delves into Black dandyism and its cultural significance. It examines the role of clothing and style in forming Black identities within the Atlantic diaspora, from the 18th century to the present day .(Time, People.com, Vogue Arabia)
- Dress Code: Tailored for You
- A nod to the exhibition’s focus on menswear, this dress code encouraged guests to embrace personal style through tailored silhouettes, reimagining the world of menswear .(Teen Vogue, Glamour UK)
🎤 Co-Chairs
The 2025 Met Gala was co-chaired by:(Business Insider)
- Colman Domingo
- Lewis Hamilton
- A$AP Rocky
- Pharrell Williams
- Anna Wintour(Business Insider, Glamour UK, W Magazine, Teen Vogue)
Additionally, LeBron James served as an honorary co-chair .(W Magazine)
🌟 Highlights from the Red Carpet
- Zendaya wore a chic white three-piece Louis Vuitton suit, channeling the elegance of Bianca Jagger .(Latest news & breaking headlines)
- Rihanna made a striking appearance, showcasing her signature bold style .
- Colman Domingo dazzled in a custom royal-blue Valentino cape, inspired by a freed slave’s dream to dance in blue superfine wool .(Business Insider)
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas unveiled a 241.06-carat emerald Bvlgari necklace, the largest faceted gem ever set by the brand .(Business Insider)
- Jodie Turner-Smith wore a dramatic red ensemble by Marc Jacobs, paying tribute to her song “Rose in Harlem” with engraved velvet phrases .(Business Insider)
👗 Fashion Tributes to Black Icons
Many attendees honored Black cultural icons through their attire:(People.com)
- Zendaya chose a look reminiscent of Bianca Jagger .(People.com)
- Quinta Brunson and Megan Thee Stallion honored Josephine Baker .(People.com)
- Colman Domingo and Tyla drew inspiration from André Leon Talley .(People.com)
- Keke Palmer paid homage to Dorothy Dandridge .(People.com)
- Ava DuVernay honored her great-grandmother Annie Fisher, aligning family heritage with the theme’s celebration of dignified Black self-expression .(People.com)
🌍 Global Representation
- Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut as the first Bollywood male actor to attend. He wore a custom ensemble designed by Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee .(Wikipedia)
📸 Best Dressed & Notable Moments
- Rihanna and Zendaya were among the best-dressed stars, showcasing bold and elegant fashion choices .(People.com, Latest news & breaking headlines)
- Diana Ross wore a self-designed look referencing her role in Mahogany, adding a personal touch to the evening .(People.com)
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas made history by unveiling a 241.06-carat emerald Bvlgari necklace, the largest faceted gem ever set by the brand .(Business Insider)
For more detailed coverage and photos from the event, you can explore the following articles: