The 2025 Met Gala was one for the books. On Monday, May 5, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held its annual fashion extravaganza, and everyone from Cynthia Erivo, Shakira and Jalen Hurts to Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz brought their A-game.
This year’s theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explored the historical influence of Black style and dandyism. Appropriately, this year’s highlights were fashion-forward Black men: Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Lewis Hamilton.
Here are some of our favorite looks and moments.
Colman Domingo’s drip
Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton, Met Gala Co-Chairs, attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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He’s become known as one of the most fashion-forward men in entertainment, and the acclaimed actor didn’t disappoint. Domingo rocked not one but two looks for the occasion: one a royal blue gown with a flashy collar. He switched it up for a (slightly) more traditional look: a checkered blazer with a big floral brooch.
Doechii smokes the competition
Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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It’s her world and we’re just renting space in it. She’s made a name for herself by being fearlessly inspired, and her Met Gala look was further evidence that she knows how to make a moment. The rapper hit the carpet draped in a patterned Louis Vuitton ensemble with high soaks and loafers that was perfectly complemented with a stogie.
Andre 3000’s piano
André 3000 attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Three Stacks has built his name on the unconventional. This was a guy who was rocking platinum wigs and baseball catcher kneepads back in the 1990s–so when he showed up on the red carpet with a piano on his back, it reminded everyone to expect the unexpected. Additionally, it was also the perfect way to announce his latest release–an EP of piano compositions. Also, a side quest for the Met Gala, Andre revived his discontinued menswear brand Bill Bixby to style GQ’s editor-in-chief, Will Welch, for the affair.
Diana Ross reminds everyone who she is
Diana Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Sometimes you have to pop out and remind the world that you are the ultimate diva. The legend of Motown stunned in a white gown with an extended train and cape. It came complete with an oversized feathered hat that reminded everyone that Ms. Ross is still The Boss.
Effortless cool from Zendaya
Zendaya attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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She tends to own these moments, and this year was no disappointment. Zendaya’s red carpet style is pretty flawless, and she rocked a very snazzy cream-colored suit with a hat. It was one of the less elaborate looks of the evening, but it only proved that less can truly be more.
Ms. Lauryn Hill and the parasol
Lauryn Hill attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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She’s been a style standard for 30 years. And it’s a moment whenever Ms. Lauryn Hill makes an appearance. And she turned heads at the Met Gala with a canary tuxedo with a breathless cascading train and an attendant next to her with a matching parasol.
Spike Lee reps for the NY Knicks
Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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On the same night that his beloved New York Knicks took down the Boston Celtics in a playoff battle, the famed Brooklyn director took to the red carpet repping for his beloved squad. Lee rocked a fairly straightforward black suit ensemble, but added a noteworthy splash of color: a big orange and blue Knicks cap with matching glasses. Spike will always be Spike.
Shaboozey breaks the rules
Shaboozey attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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He’s carved a niche by defiantly being himself, and on the carpet, Shaboozey gave gender-bending greatness with a turquoise and black blazer and beaded top. It was a look that managed to stand out on a night when everyone was pushing boundaries.
Rihanna’s big reveal
Rihanna attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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She saved the best for last. The pop megastar arrived towards the end of the night, but Rih-Rih did not disappoint. Not only was she flawlessly sporting a floor-length skirt and cropped jacket, she was also sporting a baby bump. The evening’s big reveal is that she and partner A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child. What a way to steal the show! Congratulations to the couple.
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