Doechii, Madonna, Chappell Roan and more turn heads at the Met Gala 2025

Madonna, Doechii and Chappell Roan and the Met Gala 2025 (Images: Getty)

The Met Gala 2025 made a bold statement with its theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style‘, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s influential book Slaves to Fashion. Curated by Andrew Bolton with Miller as guest curator, this marked the Costume Institute’s first menswear-focused exhibition in over two decades. The red carpet was an exhibit of silk lapels, sharp silhouettes, and cane-twirling swagger, where every stitch spoke volumes. More than fashion, Superfine was about presence, pride, and the politics of style.

This year’s theme honoured Black elegance as resistance, celebrating those who’ve used tailoring to subvert stereotypes and claim space. It elevated often-overlooked visionaries whose influence runs deep, because marginalised voices haven’t just shaped fashion, they’ve defined it. The exhibit explored the Black dandy’s legacy, from

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