African Designers Take the 2025 MET

The Met Gala, themed ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, celebrated Black elegance and self-expression, and it was a defining moment to see African designers leading the narrative. On a night that honored cultural pride and refined individuality, these creatives embodied the essence of what it means to shape global fashion through an African lens.

Ozwald Boateng (British-Ghanaian)

The British-Ghanaian designer came to the 2025 Met Gala ready to shift the spotlight. Boateng dressed some of the night’s most compelling figures, from Burna Boy to Colman Domingo.

Ugo Mozie (Nigerian-American)

Ugo Mozie—stylist, designer, and cultural curator—brought his touch to not one but three stars. He styled supermodel Alton Mason and viral sensation Khaby Lame, both in BOSS suits (Khaby’s, a custom piece designed by Italian designer FalcionMarco). Mozie’s standout moment, though, was the custom gown he designed for Diana Ross: a white, crystal-beaded masterpiece with an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren.

Orange Culture (Nigerian)

Award-winning actor Brian Tyree Henry stepped onto the carpet, styled in custom Orange Culture.

Deji & Kola (Nigerian)

Jonathan Owens was dressed in a crisp all-white Deji & Kola suit.

Anifa Mvuemba of Hanifa (Congolese-American)

Hanifa had Savannah James wear a striking burgundy pinstripe gown.

Ibrahim Kamara (Sierra Leonean-British)

Ib Kamara, creative director for Off-White, dressed former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in a custom look.

Edward Eninful (Ghanaian)

Fashion stylist and editor Edward Enninful, who made history as the first Black Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, styled several celebrities at the gala in custom Moncler and signature Enninful-curated looks, including Alicia Keys and Serena Williams.