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Ayo Edebiri Honors Her Father and Black Dandyism at 2025 Met Gala

The Emmy-winning actress debuted a Ferragamo leather tailcoat and shirtdress inspired by her father while serving on the Met Gala host committee.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Ayo Edebiri attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.  (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ayo Edebiri attended the 2025 Met Gala wearing a Ferragamo leather tailcoat and white floor-length shirtdress designed by Maximilian Davis.
  • Her ensemble paid homage to her father, whom she described as 'one of the dandiest men I know,' blending personal and cultural storytelling.
  • The event's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' celebrated Black dandyism and sartorial traditions, which Edebiri subtly incorporated into her look.
  • Edebiri, a Dorchester native, served on the Met Gala host committee, marking another milestone in her rising influence in entertainment and fashion.
  • Less than a month before the gala, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared 'Ayo Edebiri Day' to honor the actress's achievements and local impact.