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Met Gala 2025 Theme

Met Gala 2025 Theme Announced || “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”

The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” spotlights Black dandyism and its role in shaping cultural identity. It highlights how Black men have historically used tailored fashion to navigate societal expectations and assert their presence. While centered on Black menswear, the exhibit also addresses broader themes of race, self-expression, and power, showcasing designs from Virgil Abloh, Pharrell Williams, and others. This focus on dandyism emphasizes style as a tool for personal and cultural empowerment.


The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has revealed the theme for the 2025 Met Gala: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This year’s exhibit will spotlight the rich tradition of Black dandyism, examining how Black men have historically used fashion as a medium for self-expression, resistance, and identity creation.

Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibit draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s seminal work Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. It will trace the evolution of Black tailoring from the 18th century to the present, featuring historical pieces like Zoot suits from the 1940s alongside modern designs by Virgil Abloh and Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s current Menswear Creative Director .

The exhibition will delve into themes of race, power, and mobility, presenting dandyism as both a form of resistance and a statement of pride. Visitors will see historic garments like a livery coat worn by an enslaved man in 18th-century Maryland, and a vibrant collection of media including photographs, paintings, and film.

Pharrell Williams, along with Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton, will co-chair the gala, with LeBron James serving as honorary co-chair. The event, scheduled for May 5, 2025, promises to celebrate the significant influence of Black style on the world of fashion .