At the 2025 Met Gala, themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, fashion’s elite turned out in breathtaking interpretations of sartorial history and high art. One of the evening’s most compelling showcases came from , under the creative vision of , whose styling captured the nuanced intersection of classic tailoring, Black cultural aesthetics, and romantic rebellion. Michele, known for his baroque surrealism and layered storytelling, styled , each look echoing his signature maximalism filtered through the house codes of Valentino.
Valentino brand ambassador made a dramatic statement by gracing the Met red carpet in , both styled by Michele. The first, a sharply tailored black velvet suit with silk satin lapels, merged ecclesiastical elegance with sculptural minimalism. Later, Domingo appeared in a regal floor-length overcoat dusted in gold embroidery over a high-collared cream suit—equal parts Harlem Renaissance and Roman opera. Domingo’s presence was a centerpiece for Valentino, embodying strength, intellect, and expressive masculinity.
Singer channeled melancholic glamour in , wrapped in a haunting blend of black velvet and brown satin. The gown’s rigid structure, with delicate pleats and a corseted waist, evoked a 19th-century mourning gown seen through a surrealist lens. Her look, complete with dark floral accents and veil-like details, married Michele’s affinity for romantic darkness with Valentino’s Italian craftsmanship.
Thai actress and style icon stunned in a —an architectural column gown in ivory with angular tailoring and a sharply cinched waist. Subtle yet commanding, her look referenced traditional Thai ceremonial dress while nodding to the crisp lines of Savile Row. The minimalist palette let the tailoring take center stage.
Actor turned heads in a with a striking , created custom by Valentino. The romantic fluidity of the ensemble played beautifully with his bold hairstyle—, a nod to Harlem jazz age icons. His look blended masculinity and softness, echoing the fluid tailoring theme of the night.
Track star brought soft drama in a , a masterclass in texture and transparency. The flowing silhouette, sheer layers, and trailing train captured the delicacy of Black femininity and the fierceness of a sprinter on the world stage. Her look served as a poetic take on speed, grace, and resilience.
Irish actor arrived in a classic heightened by a and , injecting rebellion into an otherwise formal look. The rich textures and bold accessories channeled a revolutionary spirit, reminiscent of 18th-century uniforms worn by Black abolitionist leaders reimagined through Michele’s theatrical lens.
Singer-songwriter stepped into the Met with an eclectic twist: a structured , styled alongside the , a playful but symbolic accessory. Her look blurred prep-school chic with avant-garde commentary, highlighting the youthful, queer interpretations of tailoring in contemporary fashion culture.
Model wore a tailored over , layered atop , with completing the ensemble. The look mixed precision tailoring with visual disruption—bold color-blocking meeting street-savvy sensuality, encapsulating Michele’s disruptive take on modern elegance.
Michele’s Valentino collective at the 2025 Met Gala offered a visual dialogue between culture, craft, and identity. Each celebrity wore more than just clothes—they embodied a narrative. From finger waves to red sashes, from lace trains to butter-hued suits, Valentino under Michele did not just participate in Superfine: Tailoring Black Style—it helped define it.
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Justice Smith wore a custom Valentino butter-hued flared suit and black-and-butter silk sleeve with scarf 
Sha’Carri Richardson wore the Valentino lace and chiffon gown
Barry Keoghan in Valentino suit with a red sash and jewelled sleeves
Clairo in jacket and pleated skirt styled with the Valentino Garavani cat
Amelia Gray wore red and cream tailored crop jacket worn with nude pants worn over the red tights and black dazzing shoes
