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Best Looks from the 2025 Met Gala

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Yesterday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted its much anticipated annual gala. This year, the theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The dress code? The delightfully vague, yet wonderfully evocative “Tailored for You.” 

Of course, most people watching the event tuned in for one thing: the glitz and glamor of the (hopefully) best dressed celebrities in the world. Below are a handful of people who lived up to that expectation. My criteria are twofold: quality of style and adherence to the gala’s dress code.

I hope you’ll bask in this feast for the eyes, unsullied by any droll caption on my end. Enjoy!

Images sourced from Vogue

Lauryn Hill in Cheney Chan Couture🌼

She accessorized her sculptural ensemble with a lake blue Hermès Kelly bag.

Rihanna Reveals Third Pregnancy in a Stunning Custom Look by Marc Jacobs🤰

Colman Domingo: Most Checkmate!♟

After arriving in a blue floor-length cape, the actor and gala chair quickly changed into the type of fanciful men’s wear he is known for: a Valentino check jacket and high-waist pants accessorized with an ascot scarf and an oversize flower lapel pin

Doechii in Louis Vuitton💼

The rapper’s natty Louis Vuitton look blended two of the house’s signature prints with a monogram belt buckle.

Whoopi Goldberg in Thom Browne🦪

The actress paired her Thom Browne ensemble with accessories that included a top hat, hoop earrings and metallic caps on her fingers.

He struts the carpet in a custom ensemble by acclaimed Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta, known for his sculptural silhouettes and futuristic detailing.

Tracee Ellis Ross in Marc Jacobs!🎀 

The actress is in a two-tone pink and maroon suit by Marc Jacobs, which had a dramatic bow at the waist — and a unique palette and pointed edges.

Adut Akech in Swarovski 🦢

Jennie in Chanel🖤

The K-pop singer wore a skirted Chanel look that included strands of oversize pearls and a black hat trimmed in white ribbon. She said it took inspiration from 1920s fashion; to some it also evoked the wardrobe of a fictional nanny.

Dapper Dan: Most Dapper!🎩

The designer’s black-and-white look embodied the type of one-of-a-kind garments that made him famous. Known as “knockups,” they feature remixed designer logos and are featured in the “Superfine” exhibition.

Christian Latchman is ‘Superfine’!🌸

In a pale skirted suit by the brand 5000, the model brought to mind the “Superfine” exhibition’s theme, which wasn’t too surprising: He was featured in the cover image of its catalog photographed by Tyler Mitchell.

Coco Jones in Manish Malhotra🦢

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Eek — it’s formal season!🍾 Whether it’s a grad party or your final sorority formal that you’re just dying to ask that one guy to, finding the perfect dress can be overwhelming. Luckily, Princess Polly has a variety of options that won’t break the bank.💸💸

In the aftermath of this year’s Met Gala, I offer here a handful of readings; some on theme and some more vaguely so. 📖

1. The Sovereignty of Quiet I read this for class, I admit, but it has quickly become one of my favorite texts as of late. Kevin Quashie, writing on Black art and interiority: “it is something more chaotic…more akin to hunger, memory, forgetting, the edges of all the humanness one has.”

2. Nothing Personal For some incredible photography and stunning words, read this collaboration between James Baldwin and Richard Avedon. In the face of it all, “the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock.”

3. “Moving towards Home” June Jordan might save me — her words at least help me find my way back to myself. Writing in 1982, she pens the lines “against the relentless laughter of evil / there is less and less living room.”

Thanksgiving in Tunisia: Favorite Spots in Tunis‍✈️

Last Thanksgiving, I had the perfect opportunity to fly from New England to North Africa. On a trip to visit a friend, we explored Tunis, her new home city and the cosmopolitan capital of Tunisia. It includes world-famous views in Sidi Bou Said and the ruins of Carthage. Here are my recommendations:

National Museum of Bardo: With the largest collection of Roman-era mosaics in the world, Bardo is a museum worthy of an entire day on your trip. A $4.50 ticket grants access to mosaics spanning several rooms and levels of the building. 

Sidi Bou Said: Forget Santorini and Mykonos — Sidi Bou Said has it all! White walls and striking blue doors, sweeping coastal views, and cafes serving up Tunisian, Italian, and French delights. Try bambaloni (fried Tunisian donuts), and brik, a savory North African pastry, at the linked cafe.

Brik (top right) might be best described as an omelet in a crispy shell– best enjoyed with a view!

Ruins of Carthage: Tunisia’s cultural monuments are carefully preserved, and much remains of ancient Carthage. Our favorite was the Baths of Antonius, just 5 minutes south of Sidi Bou Said. 

Cafe du Souk: Surprise surprise —this is a cafe in a souk! The extraordinary souks, or outdoor markets, of Tunis date back to the 14th century, and this cafe is no exception. After taking some photos around the cafe’s six levels (and rooftop terrace!), we enjoyed the “Breakfast platter for 2” with cappuccinos, pastries, eggs, and spreads for just $7 total. 

Honorable Mentions: La Marsa neighborhood (for beaches and hotels with jazz), Hammamet (a nearby city for a beachy escape), Fondouk al Attarine (palatial spot for Tunisan lunch), and the Cathedral of St. Olivia of Palermo in the center plaza.

See you next week!

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