The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5, 2025 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, was a dazzling celebration of Black fashion and culture. Themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the event honored the rich history of Black dandyism and its influence on contemporary fashion. Co-chaired by Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, and A$AP Rocky, the gala showcased a myriad of tailored ensembles that paid homage to the theme’s emphasis on individuality and cultural expression.
Rihanna made a memorable entrance, revealing her third pregnancy in a bold Marc Jacobs ensemble. Her outfit featured a cropped suit jacket, wool bustier, and a pinstripe skirt with a sculptural bustle, accessorized with two-tone heels, a dramatic hat, and a polka-dot cravat. A$AP Rocky complemented her look in a custom Awge suit, carrying a diamond-adorned umbrella as a nod to his Harlem roots.
Diana Ross captivated attendees with a silver sparkling dress and an 18-foot feathered stole embroidered with the names of her descendants, embodying both glamour and familial pride.
Zendaya turned heads in a minimalist white Louis Vuitton three-piece suit designed by Pharrell Williams, exuding sophistication and aligning perfectly with the evening’s theme. Tracee Ellis Ross embraced the theme with a voluminous pink pantsuit by Marc Jacobs, paired with a matching wide-brimmed hat, describing her look as “animated joy and artistry.”
Colman Domingo paid tribute to the late André Leon Talley with a regal blue Valentino cape featuring a metallic collar, layered over a black and white tweed suit. Teyana Taylor showcased a self-designed ensemble co-created with Ruth E. Carter, featuring a pinstriped suit, red velvet waistcoat, long frock coat, and dramatic accessories, including a cape, fedora, and scepter. Other notable appearances included Janelle Monáe in a layered pinstriped suit evoking Cubism, and Doja Cat in a bold Marc Jacobs ensemble inspired by 1980s zoot suits.
The event also marked the debut of the Costume Institute’s exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores the evolution of Black fashion and its role in cultural identity. Bollywood’s presence at the 2025 Met Gala was both significant and stylish, with several Indian celebrities making impactful appearances. Making his Met Gala debut, Shah Rukh Khan donned a custom black sherwani by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, featuring intricate embroidery and accessorized with a jeweled brooch, talismanic chains, and an 18k gold cane, embodying a fusion of Indian royal aesthetics and contemporary fashion. A Met Gala veteran, Chopra Jonas returned in a retro-inspired white Balmain outfit adorned with black polka dots. She accessorized with a wide-brimmed hat and a stunning 241-carat Bulgari Magnus Emerald pendant, exuding vintage charm and modern elegance.
Debuting at the Met Gala, Advani wore a Gaurav Gupta couture piece—a sleek black gown with an antique gold breastplate adorned with crystals and droplets. The ensemble symbolized motherhood and was designed prior to her pregnancy announcement. The Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh embraced his cultural roots in a Prabal Gurung ensemble, complete with traditional accessories and motifs, including the Mool Mantra and the map of Punjab, making a powerful cultural statement. Overall, the 2025 Met Gala was a testament to the power of fashion as a medium for storytelling, resistance, and celebration of Black culture.
