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Sydney Sweeney Honors Kim Novak at 2025 Met Gala in Miu Miu Gown

The actress previewed her role in Colman Domingo's upcoming film 'Scandalous!' while embracing the event's theme celebrating Black style.

Kim Novak at the Royal Performance of film 'Once More, With Feeling' at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, April 4th 1960.
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Overview

  • Sydney Sweeney wore a custom black sequined Miu Miu gown inspired by Kim Novak at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City.
  • The gown paid homage to Novak's style and previewed Sweeney's role as Novak in the upcoming film 'Scandalous!' directed by Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo.
  • The film will explore the 1957 interracial romance between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr., which faced intense backlash from studio executives at the time.
  • Sweeney accessorized her look with De Beers diamonds, including a 7-carat ring she designed and purchased herself, further emphasizing her collaboration with the brand.
  • The gala's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' celebrated Black dandyism and menswear, with Domingo and other co-chairs spotlighting the cultural significance of Black fashion.