MET Gala 2025: Embracing Liberation and Revisiting 3 Iconic Themes from the Past

May 01, 2025 Komal Das

The MET Gala is back! On May 5, stars will shine under the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’

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‘Superfine’ honors Black Dandyism, blending eccentric style with sharp tailoring. It’s all about redefining identity through fashion

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2018’s iconic theme, ‘Heavenly Bodies,’ stunned with jewel-encrusted designs and angelic touches

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Rihanna’s mitre hat, Zendaya’s armor, and Ariana Grande’s Michelangelo gown owned the 2018 red carpet

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2019 brought the bold ‘Camp’ theme, where Zendaya lit up as Cinderella and Jared Leto carried a mannequin head!

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Kim Kardashian’s wet-look dress and Kylie Jenner’s purple feathers made 2019 unforgettable

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In 2021, ‘In America’ celebrated identity. AOC’s ‘Tax the Rich’ dress and Billie Eilish’s royal gown stole the show

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The MET Gala never fails to amaze. Get ready for 2025’s unforgettable celebration of Black style!

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