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The 2025 Met Gala made a grand return to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, bringing together the worlds of high fashion and elite sports like never before. Under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” this year’s gala celebrated the artistry of Black designers and redefined the spotlight with a powerful blend of elegance and athleticism.
Lewis Hamilton Co-Chairs with Purpose and Style
While he wasn’t representing the United States, Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton played a pivotal role as one of the Met Gala’s co-chairs. Known for championing diversity in fashion, Hamilton turned heads in an elegant ivory ensemble by Wales Bonner, topped with a custom hat designed by Stephen Jones.
The seven-time F1 champion shared his sentiments on social media, writing:
“It’s hard to put into words what it means to co-chair this year’s Met. This year’s theme speaks to royalty, spirituality, and the sacred power of adornment. Materials like ivory and cowrie aren’t just beautiful—they carry ancestral memory. They are markers of identity, protection, and reverence.”
“I’m deeply grateful to the Costume Institute at The Met, to Grace Wales Bonner, to the incredible co-chairs, and to everyone who continues to honour the legacy of the Black Dandy. We’ve always been here. We’ve always been fly. And now, we’re seen.”
Hamilton later swapped into a sleek navy suit for Richard Akiva's afterparty at Casa Cipriani.
U.S. Sports Stars Who Lit Up the Met Gala
From the NFL to the WNBA, America’s top athletes embraced fashion-forward fits with bold statements.
Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens
The Olympic gymnast dazzled in a short blue dress with a dramatic train and sky-high heels. Her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, kept things suave in a tailored suit that perfectly complemented her look.
Flau’jae Johnson
Making her debut at the Met, the LSU basketball standout stunned in a chic black-and-white gown. Her appearance came a year after teammate Angel Reese made waves at the same event.
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union
NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade donned a bejewelled black-and-white ensemble, while wife Gabrielle Union walked beside him in matching sophistication.
Saquon Barkley
The Philadelphia Eagles running back arrived fresh off a Super Bowl win, sporting a crisp black Thom Browne suit.
Breanna Stewart
The WNBA icon kept it clean and classy in a tailored white suit paired with a train and coordinating hat.
Sabrina Ionescu
The New York Liberty star brought edgy charm, pairing a black skirt and jacket with a white bralette for a cool-girl vibe.
Venus Williams
The tennis legend rocked an emerald green outfit with a pleated tennis-style skirt and collared top — a fashionable nod to her on-court legacy.
Savannah James
While LeBron James sat out due to injury, Savannah James held the spotlight in a striped mermaid-style suit-dress hybrid.
Joe Burrow
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback delivered icy cool in a bluish-gray suit and his signature light-blue glasses.
Serena Williams
The tennis icon sparkled in an icy blue gown featuring mesh details and a dramatic silver cape.
Noah Lyles
Olympic sprint star Noah Lyles brought flair in a black suit paired with shorts, tall socks, and a cane.
Angel Reese
Returning for her second Met Gala, Reese wore a striking black two-piece suit dress with a dramatic mermaid-style bottom.
Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver made a bold entrance in an oversized grey suit adorned with a large floral brooch.
Sha’Carri Richardson
The Olympic sprinter and Met Gala host committee member turned heads in a soft yellow gown with lavender lace and yellow hair bows.
Colin Kaepernick
Making a strong statement, the former NFL quarterback sported a red plaid suit paired with a cape lined in pink.
Jalen Hurts & Bryonna Rivera Burrows
Jalen Hurts, fresh from tying the knot, wore a floral-detailed black velvet suit and beret. His wife Bryonna was stunning in a red gown.
Russell Wilson & Ciara
Now with the New York Giants, Russell Wilson chose a classic black suit and cane, while wife Ciara dazzled in a black dress with silver chains.
Gabby Thomas
Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas stood out in a fiery red off-shoulder gown with bold sleeves.
Stefon Diggs
The New England Patriots wide receiver embraced high fashion in a Bianca Saunders suit paired with standout red shoes.
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