--- title: "'Superfine' style at the Met Gala 2025" description: "The annual fundraising gala organised for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme and exhibition: 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', was held on the first Monday in May, in New York City." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "In Pictures" author: "Maverick Life Editors" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/maverick-life-editors/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-06-superfine-the-met-gala-2025/" published: "2025-05-06T10:17:58" updated: "2025-05-06T10:21:50" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 2037 --- # 'Superfine' style at the Met Gala 2025 > The annual fundraising gala organised for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme and exhibition: 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', was held on the first Monday in May, in New York City. By Maverick Life Editors · Published 6 May 2025, 12:17 SAST · Updated 6 May 2025, 12:21 SAST ## Key points - The 2025 Met Gala, themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," transformed New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art into a dazzling runway where stars like Lizzo, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Lupita Nyong'o showcased their fashion prowess, proving that when it comes to style, black is always in vogue. - The 2025 Met Gala showcased "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrating Black fashion and culture. - Stars like Lizzo, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Lupita Nyong'o dazzled on the red carpet, highlighting their unique styles. - The event took place at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, drawing a star-studded crowd. - Fashion enthusiasts eagerly anticipated the evening, marking a significant moment in the celebration of Black artistry. ## Content ![Lizzo 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/LkcKycptiLc3-0cN6EzQ-2a9lI8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213625611.jpg) *Lizzo 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![Tracee Ellis Ross 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Jfbum5saN2rC92YFxULjucJ9CII=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213625747.jpg) *Tracee Ellis Ross 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![Joey King leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/91WbLWPlFxssUVwmpBj8MjVkiXw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213598213.jpg) *Joey King leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)* ![Lupita Nyong'o leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/StugPklv4-VWW3zaAwe__0QjCN8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213601683.jpg) *Lupita Nyong'o leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)* ![Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra leave The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/3eq1InUVc6Egjakte9NGK-yLOO0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213606525.jpg) *Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra leave The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)* ![J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer leave The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. 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(Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)* ![Quinta Brunson leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PqRnf5xduM7HwlmDvk52J_wEnzM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213610868.jpg) *Quinta Brunson leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)* ![Chappell Roan leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YU1YxDX333_Gi0fCpstiD6TR74E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213612472.jpg) *Chappell Roan leaves The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)* ![Amelia Gray 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 Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/QnIM8HJch_OZUFo9j0EceGbSabs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213625548.jpg) *Amelia Gray 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 Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)* ![Doechii 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XXChOkinZInVG2l--TiFg6R-Srs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213625797.jpg) *Doechii 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![Aurora James attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. 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Blige and Stella McCartney attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)* ![Jeremy Pope 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yw7KAeLcTIiqT_-ZgYIbQ9wID4M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213635891.jpg) *Jeremy Pope 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Stevie Wonder 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-9dXWl0J2bZ9Anf6uPYPutJnDg4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636075.jpg) *Stevie Wonder 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Sha'Carri Richardson 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/tt0dCdnHMW-2eYukK6ZXtWm4Gco=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636110.jpg) *Sha'Carri Richardson 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![(L-R) Nessa and Colin Kaepernick attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/A0ltNYCmpMgx9YuhSOJs4j01RV0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636124.jpg) *(L-R) Nessa and Colin Kaepernick attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![(L-R) Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1m5--tZrblMfVx5ze4RU7rGHl5Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636149.jpg) *(L-R) Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Doja Cat 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DXJ7VsSlYkhqEX_6R8S21wbhBAg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636158.jpg) *Doja Cat 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Shaboozey 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GC9Y_bD7nCHJp40ZjPoYzzciIlA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636245.jpg) *Shaboozey 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Vera Wang 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7R6Ps9RpuGY518gHhDuleLDFKKQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636943.jpg) *Vera Wang 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OvhmHVncdhKNYbp8Cqx5PDCkJdE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636944.jpg) *Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)* ![Amelia Gray Hamlin 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-NAGWSQw7vFr0ZC38yd06B0TI2g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636980.jpg) *Amelia Gray Hamlin 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Eric N. Mack 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2Pb68KVJIEe8PD4rT05WFQa43vk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213636995.jpg) *Eric N. Mack 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Diya Jatia 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/iWReri8f2k81x7q6TDgfxfnjGx4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213637335.jpg) *Diya Jatia 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![(L-R) Zoe Saldana and Brian Tyree Henry attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pPrhr3wiUwZRtTRiF3VwDK2BPBM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213637646.jpg) *(L-R) Zoe Saldana and Brian Tyree Henry attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![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. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NjOKrFzcDQQZ38svYYWJS-DV_RU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213638025.jpg) *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. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Stephanie Horton 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 Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/TwhdjHRiUWysnK5zENQSgk1kbvk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213638481.jpg) *Stephanie Horton 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 Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)* ![(L-R) Haider Ackermann and Madonna attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Vn_ecbiQc3ZIy7jUqEqKonPSB_k=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213639503.jpg) *(L-R) Haider Ackermann and Madonna attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![Jonquel Q Jones 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OSmbHzDd4AnacvRIoNnzCQ9CPms=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213640996.jpg) *Jonquel Q Jones 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![(L-R) Jamie Rogers and Carlina Rivera attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. 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(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)* ![Jeff Goldblum 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/nVnDBpFshQgRI-lseihhlbp2LRE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213641731.jpg) *Jeff Goldblum 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 Savion Washington/Getty Images)* ![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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/VpcXu-qRng5SvaYN_Tyzf2FihnI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213643849.jpg) *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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![Demi Moore 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/tANDUFyMJQriLc4YL1HSNQaepfs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213646059.jpg) *Demi Moore 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 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)* ![Angela Bassett attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. 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