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Grazia USA
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Zendaya Reached Out To Anna Sawai After Matching At The 2025 Met Gala
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Zendaya attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo byfor The Met Museum/Vogue) Zendaya and Anna Sawai generated many a fashion headline last week when they both appeared at the 2025 Met Gala in near-identical outfits. While Zendaya appeared at the event in a sleek white suit and wide-brimmed hat ensemble by Louis Vuitton, first-time Met attendee Sawai made her appearance not long after in an uncannily similar look by Christian Dior. Cameras captured Law Roach—Zendaya's stylist and frequent collaborator—reacting to Sawai's entrance in real time at the gala. 'I am dying 'cause she's got on Zendaya's look,' he said to an interviewer. 'I'm so glad we came early.' A week later, Roach revealed that there was no ill will on either side and provided some insight into the inspiration behind both looks. NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 23: Law Roach and Zendaya on April 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) 'I think people thought there was some kind of disappointment on our end,' said the stylist. 'It was two people paying homage to two different people: Yoko [Ono] being Anna's inspiration and Diana [Ross] and Bianca [Jagger] being ours.' He went on to express disappointment at the two women being pitted against each other by some commentators. 'It just happened,' he noted. 'They both looked great, and they're both beautiful women. I mean, I hate the way that people try to pin women or stylists [against each other]. It was just all great.' NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Anna Sawai attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo byfor The Met Museum/Vogue) Zendaya hasn't commented on the accidental twinning. However, Roach confirmed that she sent flowers to Sawai to congratulate her on her first Met. Sawai was just as gracious about the matter, taking to her Instagram stories to playfully comment, 'Celebrating the spirit of Black dandyism and Zendaya.' She later added in a post, 'I know a lot of people have a lot to say, and trust me, I admire her too 🤣🤍 But most importantly, I'm so happy with my look, so please be happy for me too.' NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: (L-R) Law Roach and Zendaya attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) In the end, the looks may have been closely related, but the truth was really in the details. With Zendaya's fit and flare pants as well as the addition of a vest, different from Sawai's wide-legged trousers and white gloves, fans are sure to appreciate the ingredients that went into creating two equally chic end results. topics: Zendaya, law roach, anna sawai, Met Gala, Met Gala 2025, celebrity, fashion, celebrity news, celebrity fashion, Red Carpet, Trending
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How the Met Gala Discourse Shifted Under Trump
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. This week saw fashion's biggest night unfold, with the annual Met Gala taking place in New York. Focused on the aesthetic and political roots of Black dandyism fashion, explored through the lens of the theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." But this year, one thing about the Met Gala was significantly different from last year. Amid cuts to funding for arts and museums around the country, the discourse about the Met online has shifted as social media users highlight the importance of arts funding. Why It Matters The Met Gala came at a critical moment for funding in the arts. Recently, President Donald Trump's proposed budget called for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA provides hundreds of millions of dollars each year to individuals and institutions around the country. Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Neilson Barnard/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue The president is currently seeking to eliminate what he describes as "woke" influences, firing top officials, cutting funding and demanding new guidelines at the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Institution and the National Endowment for the Humanities. What To Know A scroll through TikTok in the days after the Met Gala last year would've yielded multiple videos of the same theme: edits of attendees of the Gala set to the soundtrack of popular dystopian film franchise, The Hunger Games. Calls for a "Blockout," started after the Vogue hosted party took place, tickets for which cost roughly $75,000. There were calls for popular celebrities to be blocked, with videos about this quickly going viral and racking up millions of views. This year, online discourse about the Met has taken a different tone. 2025 was a landmark year for the Gala and marked the first time that the Costume Institute centered Black style, as well as being the first time in two decades that it decided to focus on men's fashion. It was also a record year in terms of fund raising, with museum officials announcing on Monday that it raised a record $31 million dollars this year. A tent is seen over the arrivals area for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. A tent is seen over the arrivals area for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty Images Many on social media have applauded the theme, but not only that, they have highlighted the importance of funding the arts. The gala uses ticket sales to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, specifically The Costume Institute, which was first founded in 1937 and has a collection of over 80,000 costumes and accessories. In a TikTok viewed over 500,000 times as of reporting, the creator Madison wrote "guys the cost of entry to the Met Gala is a DONATION TO THE MET which maintains some of history's most important art." Another TikTok, made by the creator kyalen! Viewed over 600,000 times as of reporting had the text overlay "Before the Met Gala Hunger Games edits start, please remember the Met Gala is a fundraiser for the Costume Institute." The fashion historian Cora Harrington shared a similar take on X where she highlighted the history of the museum and the myriad of employees behind the scenes. "Who are these people in the background no one ever thinks about? They're Collections Managers, who build the custom mounts, boxes, hangers, bags, and other supports and coverings for museum objects," Harrington wrote in a thread on X, adding "And that's the purpose of the Met Gala. Not the dresses or jewels or photos. It's to fund salaries and pay for vacuum cleaners and sewing thread. It's to do all the things that people never see or think about." A friendly reminder that the gala is to raise money for the Met Museum's Costume Institute. You can check out the new exhibit on Black Dandyism from May 10th until October. If you can't get to the Met in NYC, there's a new book showing the exhibit. It has some great essays. — derek guy (@dieworkwear) May 6, 2025 Meanwhile, the menswear writer Derek Guy wrote on X, "This year's Met Gala celebrates the history of Black dandyism, inviting us to reflect on how marginalized groups have used clothing to challenge stereotypes and assert dignity... Fashion intersects with politics, economics, globalization, sexuality, gender, identity, and nearly every other dimension of human life. Black dandyism is just one lens into that larger story, offering a way to think more thoughtfully about how clothing is used beyond trends and celebrity." What People Are Saying TikTok creator Kaylen on TikTok: This isn't just a rich people party. It's a celebration of artisans and designers! I HATE to defend rich ppl but they have always funded the arts... Preserving history through fashion is not focused enough! Plus this theme is something we desperately need culturally! Loving blackness, black history, and black fashion out loud and in your face!" Fashion historian and author Cora Harrington on X: "If you believe in the importance of the arts. If you believe in preserving art for the future... that's what the Met Gala funds." Menswear writer Derek Guy on X: "boycotting a charity event that benefits the arts – at a time when arts funding is getting slashed – in a year where the met gala celebrates black dandies... how does this benefit anyone?" What's Next The Met Gala takes place each year. As one of the most publicized and highest-profile fashion events in the calendar, it is likely to continue to facilitate discourse about arts and culture.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna Gets Dapper For 2025 Met Gala With Baby Bump In Tow
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Rihanna has made her return to the Met Gala, presenting her interpretation of this year's theme, 'Tailored For You,' which is inspired by Black dandies and the 2009 historical text Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. As only the second menswear-themed gala in the Met's history, several stars stepped it up in masculine looks that feature fine fabrics and tailoring, and Riri is no different. Designed by Marc Jacobs, the look also highlighted Rihanna's baby bump, as her third pregnancy was revealed just hours before the gala began. The Fenty Beauty founder shares sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, with longtime partner A$AP Rocky, who arrived to the gala earlier in the evening and was assigned the role of co-chair alongside Coleman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell and LeBron James, who couldn't make it to the event last minute due to an injury. Check out snaps of Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala below. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Rihanna 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) NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Rihanna 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) Rihanna at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) More from Sign up for Vibe's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Toronto Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Met Gala 2025: Celebrities at the red carpet
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Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Lupita Nyong'o attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by Evan Agostini / Invision/AP Simone Biles attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by Evan Agostini / Invision/AP Jenna Ortega attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images Rihanna arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Cardi B attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images Anna Sawai attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/ Tessa Thompson attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Angela Bassett attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/ Marc Jacobs attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Savion Washington / Getty Images Demi Moore attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Savion Washington / Getty Images Ayo Edebiri attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Joey King attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images Zendaya arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Kim Kardashian attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Savion Washington / Getty Images Colman Domingo arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Left to right: Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, actor Colman Domingo, and race car driver Lewis Hamilton arrive for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Diana Ross arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Shakira attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. Celebrities hit the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala inspired by the night's theme, Black dandyism.
IOL News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe stuns at Met Gala 2025 in David Tlale couture
Precious Moloi-Motsepe attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Image:via AFP Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe made a striking first appearance at the Met Gala 2025 in alignment with the AfroDandy theme. Styled by her longtime friend, renowned designer David Tlale, her ensemble reimagined 70s-inspired bell-bottom pants through a couture lens. The structured suit featured an off-shoulder neckline with sculptural tailoring and a dramatic train, marrying traditional elegance with avant-garde sophistication. The fabric choice—an opulent jacquard in soft cream and gold hues—added depth and luxury, while the bold, sculptural headpiece introduced a touch of Afro-futurism and whimsical flair, making the entire look both regal and fashion-forward. Moloi-Motsepe is the founder and CEO of African Fashion International and they are one of the major funders for the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition at the Met Museum. Speaking to AFI, red carpet correspondent actress Nomzamo Mbatha, Moloi-Motsepe shared her thoughts about being at the Met Gala. "It's an important cultural moment, recognition of black excellence and talent from Africa." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Precious Moloi-Motsepe attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Image:/AFP
