Cynthia Erivo was one of the few people – if not the only person? – in Givenchy at the 2025 Met Gala. Black Dandyism, “superfine” tailoring… I thought Cynthia would nail the theme. I can’t say that she really did though. I feel like some fashionistas have this issue where they really overthink the theme, to the point where their look just seems sort of muddled?
I knew Lewis Hamilton would really bring it as one of this year’s Met Gala co-chairs and he did. I would even say that he was the best-dressed co-chair, honestly. Lewis wore Grace Wales Bonner, with some spectacular Briony Raymond jewelry. The suit is gorgeous, with fantastic detailing, but the jewelry really makes the look. Absolute perfection.
FKA Twigs wore Grace Wales Bonner as well. This was very flapper/Harlem Renaissance.
Jeff Goldblum was also in Wales Bonner. I said last night that he was the only white man who totally nailed the theme, and someone remarked that he probably had plenty of on-theme looks already in his closet. He 100% understood the assignment.
LeBron James was supposed to be the big-name Met Gala co-chair, but he has a significant knee injury and he ended up pulling out of the event at the last minute. His wife Savannah James went in his place – she wore Hanifa. It’s a bold look, but I’m kind of meh on it. It would have been amazing to see LeBron there.
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- New York City, NY – The Met Gala “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Pictured: Cynthia Erivo BACKGRID USA 5 MAY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: BFA.com / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- 2025 Met Gala celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ at Metropolitan Museum of Art Featuring: FKA Twigs Where: New York City, New York, United States When: 06 May 2025 Credit: Matt Crossick/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Celebrities attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York Featuring: Lewis Hamilton Where: New York City, United States When: 05 May 2025 Credit: Matt Crossick/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Celebrities attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York Featuring: Cynthia Erivo Where: New York City, United States When: 05 May 2025 Credit: Matt Crossick/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Lewis looked great. In fact, I think the men in general surpassed the women. Cynthia’s look was a mess – too dark and over embellished and it just eclipsed her, which I didn’t think was humanly possible. Jeff Goldblum is awesome – I totally believe these were his everyday street clothes.
Really bummed that LeBron was not there. I was waiting to see what he was going to wear. He’s a ridiculously handsome man and I know he would have looked great. That said, I adore Jeff Goldblum and he did not disappoint. I highly recommend The World According to Jeff Goldblum for fellow fans of Jeff.
I need to check this out. I love Jeff Goldblum! He is like fine wine.
I was underwhelmed by everyone in this post.
You gotta post more closeups of Lewis’s look. The details are spectacular—very dandy-ish.
He looked amazing.
Jeff Goldblum looked fantastic. The men overall won the night. So many great looks on the guys. The women, too try hard, Sunday afternoon or bland. This is very mean of me but Erivo is one of those people who grate on my nerves. I just can’t with her.
Lewis Hamilton! Lewis Hamilton! Perfect!
Jeff G looked great & was having fun.
Mrs. LeBron just looked strange – very mixed-up message without any theme.
The men crushed it, love to see it! I’m usually meh on the Met Gala each year except for a few standout pieces. Loved the attention to detail and the theme actually gave us interesting menswear! I also appreciate when anyone celebrates history that isn’t white centric, it’s important to see different angles to our history. This one did not disappoint.
I have really enjoyed how Lewis has leaned into amazing (and weird and wonderful) fashion in recent years and have loved what I’ve seen of him at the met gala too so I had high hopes for him and he’s met them. I need to go and find some more detailed pics of his outfit.
Co-sign on the guys really nailing it and taking centre stage this year.