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Business of Fashion
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala
The author has shared a Podcast. You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future. Accept Listen to and follow The Debrief: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Background: The Costume Institute's 2025 exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' celebrated its opening at the annual Met Gala, marking the first menswear-focused exhibit in two decades and the first ever centered exclusively on Black fashion. Inspired by Monica L. Miller's seminal work on Black dandyism, the exhibition took a scholarly approach to exploring the historical and cultural significance of Black tailoring. The gala's official dress code, 'Tailored for You,' provided a broader and more personal prompt, encouraging guests to interpret tailoring through their own unique perspectives. On this episode of The Debrief, DTC correspondent Malique Morris and joins senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to reflect on the night's boldest looks, the broader discussion on representation and inclusion at the event, and how the prestigious gala could evolve to better support diverse talent. Key Insights: The Costume Institute's 2025 exhibition emphasised fashion as a powerful tool used by Black communities to assert dignity and counteract societal prejudice. Organised into 12 sections, each exploring a different aspect of Black dandyism, it thoughtfully included historically significant garments, like abolitionist Frederick Douglass's tailcoat, underscoring the profound role that meticulously tailored attire has played in activism and representation. 'It showed how our activism, while not reduced to an aesthetic, is indeed linked to how we wear beautifully cut clothing,' explains Morris. 'It's like an armor against oppression through the use of pomp and panache. That principle of being buttoned up to defy expectations and command respect is resonant to this day.' Natural hair was heavily featured in this year's gala looks. 'Black people's natural hair has always been up for debate, especially when it's of tightly coiled texture. Doechii said so much by wearing that beautiful crown on fashion's biggest night,' says Morris. 'Redefining, but also defining what is so natural to us is absolutely stunning and worthy of praise at the utmost event like the Met Gala.' The presence of influencers at culturally prestigious events like the Met Gala remains contentious. Morris questioned the necessity of influencer inclusion, advocating instead for prominence to be given to figures whose cultural impact is undeniable and long-lasting. 'The people who were actually shifting culture in a really meaningful way, who have stood the test of time and are icons, it makes a lot of sense for them to take up so much oxygen,' he says. Morris' viewpoint reflects broader discussions around who merits visibility in spaces dedicated to artistic and cultural significance. 'With this Met specifically, when we're talking about the designers and them having more of a buy-in and them having more of a presence, we're moving in the right direction.' Meaningful progression for the Met Gala, and similar institutions, involves sustained and systemic representation rather than temporary or symbolic inclusion. Morris advocates for lasting change, suggesting a shift towards consistent visibility for independent designers from diverse backgrounds. 'I want indie brands having an outsized presence at the Met Gala to be endemic,' says Morris. 'I think that will be the progress.' Additional Resources:
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna 'baby bump' pregnancy reveal shuts down Met Gala 2025
There was Diana Ross with the acres-long train, Colman Domingo in the sparkling blue Valentino cape — but it was not an outfit that stole the show on the red carpet. Instead, the Met Gala 2025 was shut down by news of Rihanna's baby bump. While her partner A$AP Rocky arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art without her — he was one of this year's co-chairs for the event which celebrated The Costume Institute's latest exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — Rihanna was pictured in New York with a new plus one. Entering The Carlyle Hotel wearing a teal two piece and holding a fur stole over her bump, the singer delighted fans as Vogue reported: 'Rihanna Is Pregnant! See Her 2025 Met Gala Baby Bump Debut'. No stranger to a big pregnancy reveal, the couple first announced they were expecting in 2022 with a snowy photoshoot walking together in Harlem, New York. The picture, snapped by Miles Diggs, saw Rihanna wearing a hot-pink Chanel puffer coat unbuttoned above her stomach. Their first child, a son named RZA Athelston Mayers, was born in May 2022. Next, she used her Super Bowl LVII halftime show slot in February 2023 to reveal her second child. She wore a custom, red Loewe jumpsuit as she performed hits including Bitch Better Have My Money, Work, Umbrella and Diamonds. Riot Rose Mayers, their second child, was then born on August 1, 2023. Now, the couple are counting down for the latest addition to their family.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna shuts down Met Gala 2025 with news of third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky
There was Diana Ross with the acres-long train, Colman Domingo in the sparkling blue Valentino cape — but it was not an outfit that stole the show on the red carpet. Instead, the Met Gala 2025 was shut down by news of Rihanna's baby bump. While her partner A$AP Rocky arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art without her — he was one of this year's co-chairs for the event which celebrated The Costume Institute's latest exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — Rihanna was pictured in New York with a new plus one. Entering The Carlyle Hotel wearing a teal two piece and holding a fur stole over her bump, the singer delighted fans as Vogue reported: 'Rihanna Is Pregnant! See Her 2025 Met Gala Baby Bump Debut'. No stranger to a big pregnancy reveal, the couple first announced they were expecting in 2022 with a snowy photoshoot walking together in Harlem, New York. The picture, snapped by Miles Diggs, saw Rihanna wearing a hot-pink Chanel puffer coat unbuttoned above her stomach. Their first child, a son named RZA Athelston Mayers, was born in May 2022. Next, she used her Super Bowl LVII halftime show slot in February 2023 to reveal her second child. She wore a custom, red Loewe jumpsuit as she performed hits including Bitch Better Have My Money, Work, Umbrella and Diamonds. Riot Rose Mayers, their second child, was then born on August 1, 2023. Now, the couple are counting down for the latest addition to their family.
Evening Standard
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Rihanna shuts down Met Gala 2025 with news of third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky
While her partner A$AP Rocky arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art without her — he was one of this year's co-chairs for the event which celebrated The Costume Institute's latest exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — Rihanna was pictured in New York with a new plus one.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Met Gala 2025: Shah Rukh Khan makes a gilded, dandy debut in Sabyasachi, ‘King' necklace roars royalty
Met Gala 2025 India Time: Shah Rukh Khan, is walking the Met Gala red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, embracing this year's menswear theme while decked out in iconic Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Dressed head-to-toe in a custom black suit, SRK walks the famed steps glowing in cool blue, with white flowers hugging the rails. Stacked gold chains and a bold statement neckpiece bearing the letter 'K'—a gnod to his 'King Khan' legacy sealed his look. The actor's Met Gala presence was kept unconfirmed till the last minute. The event is being co-chaired by Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton. The hosts for the night are Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, and Ego Nwodim. Shah Rukh Khan graces the red carpet of Met Gala 2025 in Sabyasachi Watch SRK's Met Gala red carpet moment here: Debut ho to esa ho Met gala 2025 #MetGala2025 #ShahRukhKhan𓀠 — Sakshi Goel (@Sakshi__goel__) May 5, 2025 SHAH RUKH KHAN AT THE MET. — sim (@simsgazette) May 5, 2025 Shahrukh Khan X Sabyasachi at Met Gala 2025 SRK's look for the night blends traditional Indian vibes with Parisian tailoring, so a regal vibe and bejewelled look were expected. In his 60s now, the actor's charm has been ruling the Bollywood industry for decades. Being one of the world's wealthiest and most popular actors, his arrival at the event is no less than a history maker. Yes, he's a late entrant to the Met—and that's probably because this is also the first time the event's theme, selected by Andrew Bolton, the chief curator of The Costume Institute, is iconic in itself, celebrating the styling of Black diasporic identity. Something the world would've wanted SRK to pull off—because when we talk dandyism, we're not just talking crisp lapels and tailored flair. It's the attitude, the aura, the statement. It's about who's wearing it and what they stand for. Dandyism, in this context, isn't just a fashion moment, it's a cultural flex. It reflects identity, pride, and power. The theme celebrates the rise of Afro-Americans who didn't just challenge the white stereotype, they rewrote the rules of style and presence. And who better to echo that energy than SRK, whose influence goes far beyond borders. Earlier, Fans of the actor gathered outside his NYC hotel (Mandarin Oriental) with posters and cheers, braving the pouring rain hours before the event to catch a glimpse. On Monday, just hours before the annual haute couture fundraising festival kicked off, Sabyasachi teased SRK's look on Instagram, hinting that the outfit drew inspiration from the Royal Bengal Tiger. In a story, he wrote, 'KING KHAN BENGAL TIGER.' This year's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' celebrates Black dandyism. It's also SRK's first time gracing this prestigious gala. Met 2025 marks the debut of another Bollywood star, Kiara Advani, and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, too. Earlier, Alia Bhatt lit up the carpet twice, while Deepika Padukone was a regular at the festival for a few years. Priyanka Chopra, a Met regular, has arrived in Balmain. Co-chaired by Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton, the event is being hosted by La La Anthony, joined by Teyana Taylor (singer, actor, style icon) and SNL 's Ego Nwodim. The exhibition is curated by Andrew Bolton. The gala also sees LeBron James as the honorary chair. The event is streaming live on Vogue's official social media handles including YouTube. (Met Gala Red Carpet starts 3:30 AM IST). (Img Cap: Shah Rukh Khan makes royal debut at Met Gala 2025 in Sabyasachi)
