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2025 Met Gala Raises Record $31M, Celebrates Black Dandyism and Tailoring

The event highlighted the Costume Institute's upcoming exhibition, Rihanna's pregnancy reveal, and bold sartorial tributes to Black style.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Met Gala raised a record $31 million for the Costume Institute, supporting the spring exhibition 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' opening May 10.
  • Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy on the red carpet, with A$AP Rocky confirming the news during the event.
  • The gala's theme celebrated Black dandyism and menswear, with guests interpreting the 'Tailored for You' dress code through inventive tailoring and personal narratives.
  • Tributes to André Leon Talley were prominent, including Colman Domingo's cape and Tessa Thompson's church fan honoring his legacy.
  • Pharrell Williams' pearl-encrusted jacket and André 3000's piano backpack exemplified the evening's theatrical approach to Black style and tailoring.