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2025 Met Gala Wraps with Tributes, Fashion Debuts, and Rihanna's Pregnancy Reveal

The gala celebrated Black dandyism and tailoring traditions while stirring debate over fashion interpretations and honoring André Leon Talley's legacy.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5, spotlighted the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' and featured a menswear-centric dress code for the first time in over two decades.
  • Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy with a late arrival in a custom Marc Jacobs suit, marking one of the evening's most talked-about moments.
  • Attendees paid homage to the late André Leon Talley through sartorial tributes, with pieces from his wardrobe displayed in the accompanying exhibition.
  • The event saw a mix of first-time attendees, including Angela Bassett and Ms. Lauryn Hill, alongside notable absences such as honorary chair LeBron James, who was represented by his wife Savannah James.
  • Critical reception of the red carpet fashion was divided, with praise for tailored elegance but criticism of theme misinterpretations and underwhelming risks.