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See All 70+ Looks By Black Designers At The Met Gala 2025

More than a dozen Black designers brought their slay game, inluding Ozwald Boateng, Sergio Hudson, Hanifa and LaQuan Smith.

Stephenetta (isis) Harmon

Published on May 7, 2025

Teyana Taylor, Ciara, and Tems at 2025 Met Gala — Photo Credits: Getty

The Met Gala has long been called fashion’s biggest night with a dress code demanding judgement, swooning, and crowd-pleasing aesthetic. But, this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” felt more like a cultural assignment.

From Black Dandyism and zoot suits to contemporary couture, this year’s blue carpet — while not as loud as we had hoped for — was rooted in the legacy of Black fashion. The theme spotlighted the elegance, artistry, and rebellion found in the threads of Black designers, stylists, and tastemakers throughout time.

For those of us who live and breathe Black beauty and style, it was a long-overdue moment of visibility. A moment to honor the creators who rarely get the credit but always set the tone.

And for Sadiaa, that means shining a spotlight on all of the looks from Black designers with one simple goal: document and celebrate. Every stitch, every silhouette, and every standout moment.

Now, this was easier said than done. In previous years, we were lucky to find a dozen celebs rocking designs by Black creatives. This year, we found more than 70. That alone is worth pausing on. That’s a powerful shift in how the industry (not just Black celebs) showed up—and made space—for Black excellence. These aren’t just names on garment tags. These are artisans shaping narrative, memory, and movement through fabric and fit.

Whether it was an 18-foot train fit for royalty or a sharply tailored afro-tech suit that nodded to the Harlem Renaissance, we saw representation with intention. Designers like Sergio Hudson, LaQuan Smith, and Ozwald Boateng continue to remind the world that Black style is not a trend—it’s a tradition.

Scroll through to witness the vision, the craft, and the joy of Black creativity at work.

Teyana Taylor in Ruth E. Carter X Met Gala 2025 — Teyana Taylor in Ruth E. Carter // Photo Credit: Getty

Jasmine Tookes in Ruth E. Carter X Met Gala 2025 — Teyana Taylor in Ruth E. Carter // Photo Credit: Getty

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Stephenetta (isis) Harmon

Stephenetta Harmon is a Black beauty editor, curator, and digital media and communications expert who builds platforms to celebrate the power, impact, and business of Black beauty. Prior to founding Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide, she served as editor-in-chief for the MN Spokesman-Recorder and digital media director for Hype Hair. Find her at stephenetta.com.