The 2025 Met Gala is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of fashion, and one of the most anticipated returns is South African singer Tyla. After making a dazzling debut at the 2024 event, Tyla has been invited back to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic fundraiser on May 5, 2025. The theme for this year’s event? “Tailored for you,” a dress code that invites guests to bring their unique creative interpretations of classic tailoring techniques, inspired by the spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
As reported by the New York Times, the 2025 exhibition will highlight the history of the Black dandy and its influence on global fashion. This show will be the first-ever to focus exclusively on designers of colour and will also be dedicated to men’s fashion—a rare and exciting shift in the Costume Institute’s lineup.
Along with the announcement of the dress code, the Met also revealed the new host committee for the gala, which includes stars like Simone Biles, Ayo Edebiri, Usher, Doechii and Tyla. These influential names will help make the event even more star-studded and glamorous than ever.
Tyla’s invite to the 2025 gala has her fans buzzing, especially after her unforgettable look last year. At her Met Gala debut, the Water singer stole the spotlight in a jaw-dropping sculptural gown created entirely of sand by Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing. Her dress, designed in shades of sand, paid tribute to the theme “Sands of Time,” aligning perfectly with the gala’s “Garden of Time” dress code. The form-fitting dress was minimalist but striking, with a silver diamond choker and drop earrings by John Hardy. She carried a clear hourglass-shaped clutch filled with sand and added accents of sand to her shoulders and hands. Her hair, styled in a layered bob with soft waves, completed the chic, yet edgy look.
Given her stunning debut, all eyes will be on Tyla once again in 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting her next Met Gala ensemble, curious to see how she’ll interpret this year’s “tailored for you” dress code. With her flair for bold and creative fashion, it’s guaranteed she’ll once again be one of the most talked-about stars of the night.
