Met Gala 2025 unfolds on Kerala’s dazzling blue floral runway

The Met Gala 2025 transformed the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a stunning celebration of fashion, heritage, and cultural pride. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honoured the legacy and innovation of Black sartorial expression with breathtaking visuals and powerful storytelling.

A spectacular 63,000-square-foot blue carpet set the stage, accented with golden daffodils, reflective floral installations, and cascading flower walls that shimmered under soft lighting. The museum itself was bathed in hues of royal blue and gold, turning the historic venue into a vibrant tribute to both elegance and resilience.

Sustainability took center stage once again, as Kerala-based design house Neytt by Extraweave returned for the third year to provide the eco-friendly carpet. Crafted from biodegradable sisal fibers sourced from Madagascar, the carpet was not only a visual masterpiece but also a symbol of conscious creativity.

The night began with an energetic performance of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” setting an uplifting tone. Co-chairs Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo were among the first to grace the carpet, joined by a wave of attendees who embraced the theme with bold, boundary-pushing fashion.

The exhibit, curated by Andrew Bolton and inspired by Monica L. Miller’s Slaves to Fashion, explores the idea of the Black dandy — a figure who reclaims power and identity through refined style and quiet rebellion. In every detail, the Met Gala 2025 was a powerful homage to the artistry and depth of Black fashion.