The Met Gala is a yearly fundraising event for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

To us fashion folks, it’s our Super Bowl.

The 2025 Met Gala’s theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style“. 

This year’s theme focused on Black dandyism, explored the evolution of tailoring and style in the formation of Black identities.

Here’s some of my top picks from the Gala.

Starting with the live stream host Teyana Taylor.

Taylor wore a custom Marc Jacobs suit and cape to the 2025 Met Gala, designed in collaboration with costume designer Ruth E. Carter.

Definitely one of my favorite looks of the night.

Zendaya once again blew me away in Louis Vuitton.

Marc Jacobs also worked his magic on a very pregnant, yet very Dapper Rhianna.

Sabrina Carpenter rocked this espresso Louis Vuitton look.

Simone Biles in this electric blue design by Harbison Studio is another top pick for me.

Coco Jones was a vision in lace in this piece by the Indian brand Manish Malhotra.

I love a good, dramatic reveal, and there were several this year .

Colman Domingo donned a royal blue Valentino cloak that paid homage to Andre Leon Talley, former editor-at-large on Vogue whom Anna Wintour called “a dandy among dandies.”

The cape later was removed to reveal a tailored black-and-white plaid ensemble, which consisted of a tweed jacket with a large floral accoutrement layered over a striped button-up and a polka-dot tie, paired with matching gray slacks.

Definite Wow moment.

Lupita Nyong’o was a vision in this monochromatic Tiffany Blue Chanel Suit and cape.

We were all watching Doechii as she made her Met Gala debut in Louis Vuitton.

Although I don’t feel it was an “On Theme” moment, I can’t and this blog without mentioning the show stoping look from Diana Ross.

The Ugo Mozie white ensemble, complete with feathers and a long train required at least two assistants.

She had the names of her children and grandchildren embroidered on her dress train.

Who were some of your favorite ‘Dandy Lions’ this year?