2025 Met Gala Highlights Black Style Contributions

The 2025 Met Gala spotlighted 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' a theme that honored the history and cultural influence of Black fashion, particularly focusing on Black designers and the tradition of dandyism. This marks the first Met Gala theme to center exclusively on Black designers and Black male style, and the first in over two decades to highlight menswear. The theme and accompanying Costume Institute exhibition, co-curated by Monica L. Miller, drew inspiration from her book on Black dandyism and celebrated the enduring impact of Black sartorial innovation. High-profile figures such as Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky served as event hosts, while LeBron James was the honorary chair. The gala also underscored the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fashion, positioning Black style as foundational to couture. The event was widely recognized as a historic moment that both celebrated Black creative contributions and pushed for greater recognition within the broader fashion industry.