2025 Met Gala Celebrates Black Heritage and Menswear

The 2025 Met Gala in New York City featured the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' celebrating Black heritage, artistry, and fashion. Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton served as a prominent co-chair alongside Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky. Hamilton wore a custom Wales Bonner suit adorned with cowrie shells and ivory, incorporating symbols of currency and purity and paying tribute to André Leon Talley. Other attendees, including Megan Thee Stallion and Doechii, honored Black icons through their fashion and hairstyles, such as Josephine Baker-inspired looks and regal afros. The event marked a historic focus on menswear and showcased advocacy for greater representation of Black designers and creatives. The gala underscored the ongoing movement for inclusivity and cultural celebration in the fashion industry.