The exhibit and theme explore Black dandyism and its role in shaping Black identities across the Atlantic diaspora.
This year’s dress code, “Tailored for You,” encouraged guests to lean into custom suiting and structured silhouettes, nodding to the enduring legacy of menswear in Black fashion.
Notable arrivals included:
Teyana Taylor, in a symbolic red pinstripe suit and cape embroidered with “Harlem Rose.”
Colman Domingo, in a layered, pearl-embellished custom Valentino look.
Zendaya, channeling ‘70s glam in a white Louis Vuitton three-piece suit.
Diana Ross, in a feather-trimmed silver gown with an epic train.
Venus Williams, in a sculptural tailored couture gown.
Pharrell Williams, with a sleek spin on dandy dressing.
Lewis Hamilton, in head-to-toe white with cowrie shell detailing.
Bad Bunny, in custom Prada with a relaxed, sharp vibe.
Emma Chamberlain, in a pinstriped asymmetrical Courrèges dress.
Gigi Hadid, dripping in gold from head to toe.
Sydney Sweeney, in a vintage-inspired beaded Miu Miu gown.
Coco Jones, in a bold, high-shouldered black ensemble.
Saquon Barkley, embracing clean, confident suiting.
Kwame Onwuachi, with culinary cool meets red carpet edge.
Sadie Sink, Jodie Turner-Smith, La La Anthony, and Ego Nwodim, all served tailored elegance with unique flair.
Jodie Turner-Smith
La La Anthony
Ego Nwodim Hosting duties were shared by Teyana Taylor, Ego Nwodim, and La La Anthony, all dressed impeccably and perfectly on theme.
The Met Gala’s 2025 exhibit, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s Slaves to Fashion, offers a powerful look at fashion as both resistance and self-expression in the Black diaspora.