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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Kamala Harris Wears Off-White Dress That Represents Her ‘Strength and Confidence' at Met Gala 2025
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 Former Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris attended the 2025 Met Gala, wearing a custom Off-White dress to embrace the event's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' The color-blocked dress, made of black and cream cady silk, featured an asymmetric neckline and bodice, with one side featuring a high collar and full sleeves, while the other side was sleeveless. The dress also included a draped silhouette and a slight train at the hem. 'The precise simplicity of this black and cream look for Kamala D. Harris complements her own strength and confidence, two qualities I consider to be the core of dandyism,' IB Kamara, creative director of Off-White, told via statement. More from WWD This was Harris' first time at the Met Gala. She skipped the red carpet and entered the event discreetly, accompanied by her husband, Doug Emhoff, who wore a Brunello Cucinelli look. IB Kamara, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff. During her political career, Harris was often seen in her signature pantsuit campaign style, but she's also worn her fair share of dresses and gowns through the years. She has favored designs by Christopher John Rogers, LaQuan Smith, Ralph Lauren, J. Mendel and Monique Lhuillier. Kamala Harris at the Met Gala 2025 The theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' is 'an unexpected lesson in history,' Costume Institute's curator Monica L. Miller said, while previewing the upcoming exhibition at the Met on Monday. Spanning about 250 years, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' examines menswear through the lens of Black culture and identity, incorporating contemporary street trends and the influence of hip-hop, while also acknowledging significant historical periods such as the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights movement. IB Kamara, Kamala Harris The 2025 Met Gala highlights Black dandyism and menswear, with a 'Tailored for You' dress code. Cochairs include Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Photos, Live Updates Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
India Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut in classic Off-White gown
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet for the first time, and did so in style, trading her signature pantsuits for a tailored Off-White made her Met Gala debut at the 2025 edition of fashion's most-anticipated evening. She was wearing a custom creation by Off-White's creative director, IB Kamara. Her black-and-cream ensemble aligned with this year's theme - 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' - a celebration of Black dandyism and identity through The gown featured structured tailoring, a single sleeve, and a flowing silk scarf, details that added depth without overpowering her presence. Kamara, explaining his design choice, said the look was built around Harris's quiet strength and confidence. 'The precise simplicity of this black and cream look for Kamala D. Harris complements her own strength and confidence, two qualities I consider to be the core of dandyism,' he told The Hollywood White House photographer Cameron Smith shared pictures on her Instagram account. Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by cameron s m i t h (@cameronsmithphoto)The 2025 Met Gala also marked the opening of the Costume Institute's spring exhibition. The event saw an influential group of co-chairs, including Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A\$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour. LeBron James, originally set to join as honorary chair, had to withdraw due to a knee Reel
