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Every year, the first Monday in May demands that the fashion world’s biggest and brightest rise to the occasion — and this year, they dressed not only to impress but to honor a cultural legacy. The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was a visual love letter to Black sartorial excellence, showcasing the power of tailoring as both art and armor.

The dress code, “Tailored for You,” invited a night where individuality reigned supreme, and tailoring became the ultimate form of self-expression. Co-chaired by style icons A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and, of course, Vogue’s Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as honorary chair, the evening placed a particular spotlight on the rich tradition of Black men's fashion as armor—one that has communicated resilience, joy, and aspiration of their culture.

Keep reading to see highlights of some of our favorite looks.

Move aside, chrome and high-shine finishes—this year, the manicure world is embracing a softer side. Enter: barely-there, sheer nail shades, the understated trend redefining what it means to be effortlessly polished in 2025.

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