Fashion fans, the 2025 Met Gala red carpet has officially closed! Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala gathers an elite crowd of actors, musicians, models, designers, and cultural figures to celebrate the unveiling of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, shone a long-overdue spotlight on the art, expression, and history of Black fashion across the Atlantic diaspora.

A Groundbreaking Exhibition

Opening May 10 and running through October 26, the exhibit is arranged around 12 characteristics of Black dandyism and dives deep into how clothing and style have shaped Black identities throughout history. The exhibition pays tribute to the powerful symbolism in tailoring and menswear, presenting garments not only as fashion statements but as tools of self-definition, resistance, and pride.

A Dress Code With Meaning

The 2025 Met Gala dress code—“Tailored For You”—offered guests a moodboard rather than a mandate. Its goal: to inspire personalized, thoughtful interpretations of suiting and tailoring traditions. Some attendees embraced clean, classic silhouettes, while others pushed the envelope with dramatic, avant-garde constructions that honored the spirit of reinvention and individuality central to the exhibition.

A Red Carpet to Remember

On the famed Met steps, the red carpet showcased a blend of tradition, rebellion, and reverence. Among the most talked-about attendees were this year’s co-chairs: A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton—each making bold yet refined fashion statements that embodied the night’s theme. Their looks, along with many others, secured their spots on the best dressed list.

From sculptural suiting to reimagined tuxedos with cultural callbacks, the night proved that the 2025 Met Gala wasn’t just about fashion—it was about honoring a legacy, embracing identity, and tailoring a future that celebrates the nuances of Black style.