THE MET GALA 2025

SUPERFINE: TAILORING BLACK STYLE

A DEEP DIVE INTO THE THEME THAT WILL GO DOWN IN FASHION HISTORY

THOUGHTS

Dandyism: a style or manner characterized by meticulous attention to personal appearance, often seen as a form of self-expression and and rebellion against societal norms.

This year’s Met Gala was about far more than turning on the red carpet livestream to make aesthetically informed best dressed lists.

BEST DRESSED

COLMAN DOMINGO

IN VALENTINO

Pearl details in the jacket bringing texture to pinstripe, a medley of patterns on top harmoniously paired with monochromatic bottoms, a nod to André Leon Talley in the cape - Colman Domingo understood the assignment. The handkerchief and broach in the stars jacket bring the pristine yet personal elements of dandyism to the carpet. Colman’s look also paid homage to a pivotal moment of Black fashion history: the shade of his cape matching the same bright blue color worn by freed slaves to mark their triumph.

A$AP ROCKY

IN AWGE

Streetwear meets dandyism with A$AP’s marmot-inspired jacket and suiting. Who better to design this look than A$AP himself, using his childhood in Harlem as inspiration for this modern-day rendition of the theme. A pair of Ray Bans the natural choice to finish this look, following the brands recent revamp under A$AP’s creative direction. In every element of this look you can see A$AP’s influence, and in my book that earns him a spot on my best dressed list.

LEWIS HAMILTON

IN WALES BONNER

One of the things I love most about Wales Bonner is the attention to detail - the small elements of expert craftsmanship add the perfect texture to her looks. This collaboration used materials like ivory and cowrie to mark ancestral memory. In Hamilton’s words, “They are markers of identity, protection, and reverence.” Speaking from his role as co-chair for this milestone theme, Hamilton sums it up simply: “We’ve always been here. We’ve always been fly. And now, we’re being seen.”

TEYANA TAYLOR

IN RUTH E. CARTER

The name of this look perfectly sums up it’s effect: “A Rose Out of Concrete”.

AYO EDEBIRI

IN FERRGAMO

RIHANNA

IN MARC JACOBS

ZENDAYA

IN LOUIS VUITTON

This look is a prime example of dandyism as an aura - it’s created by how you wear the clothes, not just the clothing itself. While Zendaya’s look may be simple, it’s tailored perfection demands attention.

SHABOOZEY

IN ROBERT WUN

DOJA CAT

IN MARC JACOBS

TYLER MITCHELL

IN WALES BONNER

DOECHII

IN LOUIS VUITTON

YARA SHAHIDI

IN FEAR OF GOD

ALTON MASON

IN BOSS

JANELLE MONÁE

IN THOM BROWNE

ANDRÉ 3000

IN BURBERRY

MADONNA

IN TOM FORD

LAURA HARRIER

IN GAPSTUDIO

DAMSON IDRIS

IN TOMMY HILFIGER

JEFF GOLDBLUM

IN WALES BONNER

HUNTER SCHAFER

IN PRADA

JEREMY POPE

IN ARCHIVAL MARGIELA BY EBAY

JON BATISTE

IN TOM FORD

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

IN MARC JACOBS

WALTON GOGGINS

IN THOM BROWNE

BAD BUNNY

IN PRADA

JOEY KING

IN MIU MIU

JENNIE

IN CHANEL

TESSA THOMPSON

IN ATELIER PRABAL GURUNG

DIANNA ROSS

IN UGO MOZIE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

  • IMAAN HAMMAM

    MAGDA BUTRYM

  • IBRAHIM KAMARA

    CHANEL

  • JODIE TURNER-SMITH

    BURBERRY

  • MINDY KALING

    HARBISON STUDIO

  • KEITH POWERS

    BOSS

  • ZOE SALDAÑA

    THOM BROWNE

  • JORDAN ROTH

    LAQUAN SMITH

  • MONA PATEL

    THOM BROWNE

  • AL SHARPTON

    AISHA MCSHAW

  • LA LA ANTHONY

    ARCHIVAL OFF-WHITE

    While this look itself wasn’t my favorite, I had to take a moment to appreciate the presence of Virgil’s work at this Met Gala. He was the embodiment of the self-expression and vision encompassed by the theme.

  • DAPPER DAN

    DAPPER DAN

    It only makes sense that the man who practically shares a name with this years theme would dress himself.

  • ANOK YAI

    THOM BROWNE

  • DYNASTY AND SOULL OGUN

    L’ENCHANTEUR

  • KAYTRANADA

    ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

  • STORMZY

    TOM FORD

  • LAQUAN SMITH

    LAQUAN SMITH

  • CARDI B

    BURBERRY

  • JUSTIN JEFFERSON

    PUBLIC SCHOOL

  • CHRISTIAN LATCHMAN

    5000

  • CALEB MCLAUGHLIN

    DIOR

  • LAURYN HILL

    CHENEY CHAN

  • OLIVIER ROUSTEING

    BALMAIN

  • BAZ LUHRMAN

    MIU MIU

  • WHOOPI GOLDBERG

    THOM BROWNE

  • OMAR APOLLO

    WALES BONNER

    A fully beaded cheetah print shirt.

  • JUSTICE SMITH

    VALENTINO

  • ANGELA BASSETT

    BURBERRY

  • TORKWASE DYSON

    JW ANDERSON

  • MALICK BODIAN

    CHANEL

  • UGBAD ABDI

    MICHAEL KORS

  • LOUIS PARTRIDGE

    PRADA

  • LEON BRIDGES

    NICHOLAS DALEY

  • KHABY LAME

    BOSS

NEAR (AND FAR) MISSES

  • SAVANNAH JAMES

    HANIFA

    The elements of this look are great, but I would change the shape. I love the idea of torn suit fabric, fringe and crisp white cuffs. These details made into a structured oversized suit with an oversized maroon tie featuring her broach may have made my best dressed list.

  • MILEY CYRUS

    ALAÏA

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • JANICZA BRAVO

    TORY BURCH

  • LORDE

    THOM BROWNE

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • COLBY MUGRABI

    MARC JACOBS

    Before you call me crazy, I included this look for the idea of outlining suit layers using fabric. While this execution missed the mark, Janelle Monáe nailed it.

  • GUSTAV MAGAR WITZOE

    MAISON MARGIELA

  • ZURI HALL

    BISHME CROMARTIE

  • ALICIA KEYS

    MONCLER

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