These Ones Really Took It

The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was a vibrant celebration of Black sartorial heritage, dandyism, and cultural expression. The event, co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and A$AP Rocky, turned the Met steps into a runway of opulence, history, and unapologetic Black pride.

Here are 17 looks that truly took it:

Diana Ross in Ugo Mozie

Teyana Taylor in custom Marc Jacobs

Ayo Edebiri in Edo-Inspired Custom Ferragamo by Maximilian Davis

Colman Domingo in Valentino, giving a nod to the OG dandy himself, André Leon Talley

Damson Idris in Tommy Hilfiger.

Savannah James wearing Hanifa

Chimamanda Adichie in Prabal Gurung

Janelle Monáe in Thom Browne

Brian Tyree Henry in Nigerian brand Orange Culture

Lewis in full Grace Wales Bonner

Coco Jones in a custom look she created in collaboration with Indian designer Manish Malhotra

Rihanna in custom Marc Jacobs

Jeremy O. Harris in custom Balmain, appearing to be a tribute to the original dandy, Beau Brummell

Ugbad Abdi in custom Michael Kors

Pusha T in Louis Vuitton

Keith Powers in BOSS

A$AP Rocky in a custom AWGE suit and bespoke Christian Louboutin shoes