By Meghan Schorr
Last Updated: 1/12/26 - 7 min Read
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The 2025 Met Gala honored Black style as legacy, not trend. With the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the event spotlighted centuries of Black creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural influence in fashion.
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Zendaya, Diana Ross, and Colman Domingo embodied the theme. Their looks were framed as more than red-carpet moments—each outfit carried references to history, royalty, and personal narrative through tailoring and detail.
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Tailoring became a storytelling device. Sharp cuts, sculpted silhouettes, and couture-level construction were used to express power, elegance, and lineage, reinforcing that fit and structure can speak as loudly as color or embellishment.
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Legacy and luxury are intertwined. The article argues that true luxury comes from honoring the people, histories, and techniques behind the clothes—not just from spectacle or price tags.
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La’ Agra aligns itself with this values-driven view of fashion. By emphasizing craft, cultural storytelling, and respect for heritage, the brand positions its own work within the same conversation the Met Gala celebrated.
The 2025 Met Gala celebrated not just fashion, but the history, excellence, and influence of Black style. With the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the evening honored centuries of craftsmanship, cultural identity, and the enduring impact of Black creatives in fashion.
The Costume Institute’s exhibit, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s Slaves to Fashion, traced more than 250 years of Black style—highlighting everything from dandyism and cultural rebellion to modern-day red carpet icons. For us at La’ Agra, it was both a reflection and a spark—proof that real elegance comes from history, heritage, and the courage to express yourself boldly.
Here are some of our favorite highlights from the the 2025 Met Gala highlights that embodied the theme with power, presence, and precision.
1. Zendaya in Maison Margiela by John Galliano
Returning to the Met carpet with intention, Zendaya wore a tailored white suit from Louis Vuitton (with a later Galliano switch). Her look fused sharp menswear lines with red carpet drama—an homage to Black dandyism and modern femininity.
credit: Vogue/ Getty images
2. Diana Ross in Ugo Mozie
In a sweeping white feathered gown embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren, Diana Ross quite literally wore her legacy. Designed by Ugo Mozie with her son Evan Ross, the look was personal, powerful, and a living archive
photo credit : People Magazine/ Dennis Gocer
3. Colman Domingo in Valentino
Colman Domingo paid tribute to the late André Leon Talley in an embellished Valentino cape that felt equal parts regal and revolutionary. A standout look that didn’t just wear the theme—it honored it.
Stylists: Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald
Photo Credit: Red Carpet Fashion Awards / Getty Images
Defining Style Through Legacy
The best Met Gala looks this year weren’t just fashion—they were statements. From pearl-studded tuxedos to heirloom embroidery, each ensemble elevated tailoring to storytelling. It was an evening where craftsmanship met culture, and luxury walked with lived experience.
At La’ Agra, we’re endlessly inspired by the intersections of identity, elegance, and intention. Superfine wasn’t just the theme—it was a reminder that the finest style has depth.
