Diana Ross stops the traffic at the Met Gala with her return after 22 years
Diana Ross returned to the Met Gala after 21 years. She wore a gown by Ugo Mozie. The gown featured an 18-foot feather train. It was embroidered with her children and grandchildren's names. Evan Ross, her son, encouraged her to attend. Tracee Ellis Ross, her daughter, also attended. The 2025 Met Gala theme celebrated Black dandyism.
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Music legend Diana Ross , 81, made a remarkable return to the Met Gala , marking her first appearance at the event since 2003. She captivated attendees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with a breathtaking ensemble that combined personal significance with the evening's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."Designed by Nigerian-American designer Ugo Mozie, she wore a white gown dedicated to her family.Also Read: The Met Gala 2025 The gown's main highlight was an 18-foot feather train, embroidered with the names of her five children and eight grandchildren."If you ever had pictures of the inside of the train, it has the names of all my children, and my eight grandchildren. Everybody's name is embroidered in that," Ross shared.Her son, Evan Ross, accompanied her on the red carpet, and he played a significant role in encouraging her to attend the event. "My son persuaded me," she said.Ross's daughter, actress Tracee Ellis Ross, also attended the gala, arriving later in the evening. She wore a voluminous pink jumpsuit with a matching hat by Marc Jacobs as she embraced the event's theme of Black dandyism and tailored fashion.The 2025 Met Gala's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," inspired by Dr. Monica L. Miller's book 'Slaves to Fashion', celebrated the rich history and cultural significance of Black dandyism.Ross's return was met with widespread acclaim, with many praising her as the embodiment of the Met Gala's spirit.
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