Black Excellence: Pharrell Williams, ASAP Rocky, Colman Domingo And Lewis Hamilton To Co-Chair 2025 Met Gala

Pharrell Williams will co-chair the highly anticipated 2025 Met Gala in New York, which will explore race relations through fashion.

Joining him are rapper ASAP Rocky, actor Colman Domingo, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, with basketball legend LeBron James as the honorary chair. Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, will oversee the event.

The exhibition, titled Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, will celebrate Black men’s fashion and the significance of Black dandyism, inspired by Monica Miller’s book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. This theme highlights how Black dandyism, originally imposed on Black men in 18th-century Europe, evolved into a powerful expression of creativity and identity within the African diaspora.

At a press conference on October 9, Pharrell, also the creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, emphasized the importance of recognizing the culture that emerged from the African diaspora. “This exhibit centered on Black dandyism feels like a full-circle moment for me. It’s truly a dream come true,” he said.

The Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, has transformed into a global fashion spectacle under Wintour’s leadership since the 1990s. Known for its extravagant red carpet, the gala raises funds for the Costume Institute; last year’s event brought in an impressive $22 million, with tickets priced at $75,000 each. As the gala approaches, excitement builds for a celebration of Black culture, style, and meaningful dialogue.