Amelia Gray Honors Black Dandyism at Met Gala 2025 • CelebMafia

Amelia Gray dazzles in Valentino and Pasquale Bruni at the Met Gala, channeling Black dandyism with bold tailoring and vintage flair.

When the 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was announced, Amelia Gray and stylist Danyul Brown knew they had to go big. And boy, did they deliver. Gray stepped onto the red carpet in a head-turning Valentino custom lace bodysuit paired with a cropped tuxedo blazer—accented with a dramatic black bow. But the real showstopper? The red lace durag that cascaded into a train, blending heritage with high fashion.

Brown, who studied Black dandyism, infused the look with flamboyant nods to icons like André Leon Talley and Dapper Dan. “We wanted bold, daring, and unapologetically her,” he told WWD. The ensemble was punctuated with Pasquale Bruni’s intricate rings and Ray-Ban’s futuristic Meta Skyler sunglasses—proof that tradition and innovation can coexist.

This year’s Gala celebrated Black menswear’s influence, and Gray’s outfit was a masterclass in storytelling through style. From the Harlem Renaissance to modern-day risk-takers, her look honored history while setting a new standard.

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