The theme for this year's 2025 Met Gala is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." This theme focuses on Black style and the history of Black dandyism, exploring the importance of sartorial style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora. It draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity and highlights how Black people have used dress and fashion to transform their identities and imagine new social and political possibilities from the 18th century to today
. The dress code for the event was "Tailored for You," reflecting the exhibition's focus on menswear and suiting, marking the first time since 2003 that the Met Gala has centered exclusively on menswear
. The theme celebrates Black creativity and culture through fashion, showcasing tailored suits in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and emphasizing the legacy of Black dandies who used fashion as a form of resistance and identity
