The Met Gala 2025
Burberry returned to The Met Gala with guests from film, music, performance, sport and style: André 3000, Angela Bassett, Jalen Hurts, Bryonna Hurts, Cardi B, Jodie Turner-Smith, Law Roach, Liu Wen and Roberto Bolle. This year, the event celebrated The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ – an exploration of Black dandyism from its emergence in 18th-century England to its contemporary incarnations.
Actor Angela Bassett’s look had its roots in New York City, inspired by the Black dandies who showcased their style on the streets uptown, as a celebration of identity and intellectual expression.
Actor Angela Bassett’s look had its roots in New York City, inspired by the Black dandies who showcased their style on the streets uptown, as a celebration of identity and intellectual expression.
Image architect Law Roach’s look was a celebration of traditional tailoring, inspired by the essence of dandyism – a style revolution steeped in pride, resistance and sartorial refinement.
Image architect Law Roach’s look was a celebration of traditional tailoring, inspired by the essence of dandyism – a style revolution steeped in pride, resistance and sartorial refinement.
Rapper Cardi B’s look was inspired by Edwardian styles of the early 1900s, subverting the era’s dress codes to present a character in command.
Rapper Cardi B’s look was inspired by Edwardian styles of the early 1900s, subverting the era’s dress codes to present a character in command.
In tribute to the impact of Black musicians on American music throughout history, multidisciplinary artist André 3000 paired a Burberry archive-inspired boilersuit with a custom-made baby grand piano.
In tribute to the impact of Black musicians on American music throughout history, multidisciplinary artist André 3000 paired a Burberry archive-inspired boilersuit with a custom-made baby grand piano.
Actor Jodie Turner-Smith’s look paid homage to a portrait of Selika Lazevski, a Black equestrian who lived during the Belle Époch in Paris and was photographed by Paul Nader in 1891.
Actor Jodie Turner-Smith’s look paid homage to a portrait of Selika Lazevski, a Black equestrian who lived during the Belle Époch in Paris and was photographed by Paul Nader in 1891.
Joined by his wife Bryonna, who wore a look nodding to the romanticism and revelry of evening wear, professional quarterback Jalen Hurts channelled dandyism through a fusion of traditional men’s uniforms and hip-hop aesthetics.
Joined by his wife Bryonna, who wore a look nodding to the romanticism and revelry of evening wear, professional quarterback Jalen Hurts channelled dandyism through a fusion of traditional men’s uniforms and hip-hop aesthetics.
Model Liu Wen wore a look that celebrated the timeless British tailoring of Savile Row through a modern, expressive lens.
Model Liu Wen wore a look that celebrated the timeless British tailoring of Savile Row through a modern, expressive lens.
For this year’s Met Gala, we partnered with the highly regarded image architect Law Roach. Using his expansive knowledge of style and culture, Roach ensured this year’s theme was prominently woven into the fabric of Burberry’s creative expression. ‘There were so many aspects, emotions and memories that came up when I heard the theme. That’s what informs my choices, instead of just references. It’s me figuring out how to bring it into the DNA and the brand.’