Met Gala 2025: Henry Golding shines in gold alongside other red carpet stars

Malaysian actor Henry Golding wears a gold suit by Ozwald Boateng at this year's Met Gala, which celebrates menswear. Photo: AP

The Met Gala, dubbed "fashion's biggest night out", has always been about making a statement.

This year's event however took a different turn. It placed menswear front and centre with a theme focusing on classic tailoring.

As always, the dress code is inspired by the spring exhibition at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” is the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme.

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It looks at the evolution of Black style in the US over the centuries through the lens of dandyism (in the context of men dressing up as a form of self-expression, identity and rebellion).

The evening showed how men can step into the spotlight with daring, imaginative fashion choices that challenged norms and embraced artistry.

From sculptural silhouettes to opulent fabrics, they redefined red carpet style, proving that modern masculinity can be both expressive and iconic.