Athletes joined celebrities at the 2025 Met Gala in New York on Monday, where the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” aligned with the Met’s Costume Institute’s new exhibit. The event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, featured a “Tailored for You” dress code that drew numerous sports stars who showcased their fashion prowess on the floral carpet.
Lewis Hamilton, serving as one of the event’s co-chairs, arrived early wearing a cream suit with a matching hat, setting a high standard for the evening’s fashion parade.
Lewis Hamilton at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala in New York. (The New York Times)
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LeBron James, who was designated as an honorary chair, was notably absent due to a knee injury sustained during the NBA playoffs. His wife Savannah attended the event in his place.
Simone Biles attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition. (AP)
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears made their appearance after being spotted at the Carlyle Hotel. Biles wore a blue dress featuring a distinctive collar, flower details, and a long train, while Owens sported a white suit with embroidered details and fringed cuffs.
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese made her second Met Gala appearance in a sleek black-and-white ensemble, complete with detailed collar work and slicked-back hair that adhered to the event’s theme.
Serena Williams attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Tennis legend Serena Williams attended in a satin dress with a sheer panel, complemented by a 1920s-style updo. Her sister Venus chose a green ensemble featuring a polo-style collared shirt, high-low tennis skirt, and a dramatic overcoat with sparkle elements.
Venus Williams attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Gabrielle Union, left, and Dwyane Wade attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Former NBA star Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union appeared in coordinated black-and-white outfits, with Wade wearing a sequined vest and Union donning a matching satin headpiece.
Sha’Carri Richardson attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Team USA sprinter Sha’carri Richardson arrived in a butter-yellow dress with lavender lace accents, complete with matching eye shadow, diamond-decorated teeth, detailed long nails, and hair adorned with bows.
New York Liberty WNBA champions Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones attended alongside team co-owner Clara Wu Tsai. Stewart showcased a jaunty curl, while Ionescu wore diamond jewelry, and Jones displayed a towering hairdo.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wore a beaded black suit topped with a black beret, coordinating with his wife Bryonna Burrows’ beaded maroon dress.
Colin Kaepernick, left, and Nessa Diab attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Colin Kaepernick chose a red plaid suit with a matching cape, adorned with a diamond bird pin on his lapel.
Director Spike Lee represented his Knicks fandom with a black suit accented by a Knicks hat and orange glasses, choosing the gala over watching his team’s playoff game in Boston.
Ana Khouri, left, and Noah Lyles attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP)
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson attended with his wife Ciara, sporting a tuxedo and carrying a bejeweled cane.
Joe Burrow attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson appeared in a tailored gray suit, while Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow opted for a slate-colored double-breasted suit paired with shades and Gucci sneakers.
