The Met Gala, a.k.a. fashion’s Oscars, is the sartorial world’s favourite fundraiser. The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is meant to be an expression of Black dandyism. The exhibition is inspired by the 2009 book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity” by Monica L. Miller and will focus on the evolution of tailoring and style in relation to the formation of Black identities.
This year, the limelight is shifting away from the usual slew of couture gowns and instead embracing the refined world of tailor-made perfection. While we wait to see how the first Monday of May’s evening unfolds, revisit past looks that align with the 2025 theme.
Alexa Chung in Phillip Lim, 2010

André Leon Talley, 2011

Adut Akech in Michael Kors, 2011

Emma Watson in Calvin Klein, 2016

Zayn Malik in Versace, 2016

Cara Delevigne in Chanel, 2017

Ezra Miller in Burberry, 2019

Solange in Salvatore Ferragamo by Paul Andrew, 2019

Virgil Abloh, 2021

Timothée Chalamet in Haider Ackermann, 2021

Jeremy Pope in Dion Lee, 2021

Gigi Hadid in Versace, 2022

Pedro Pascal in Valentino, 2023

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Thom Browne, 2023

Kristen Stewart in Chanel, 2023

Conan Gray in Balmain, 2023

Jackson Wang in Louis Vuitton, 2023

A$AP Rocky in Gucci, 2023

Robert Pattinson in Dior, 2023

Reece Feldman in Thom Browne, 2024

Bad Bunny in John Galliano from Maison Margiela, 2024

Colman Domingo in Willy Chavarria, 2024

Harris Reed in eponymous brand, 2024

Leon Bridges, 2024
