Pharrell and ASAP Rocky are set to co-chair the 2025 Met Gala, alongside a lineup of high-profile figures including Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and Anna Wintour. The Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed the co-chairs and the event’s theme on Wednesday. LeBron James will serve as an honorary chair for the event titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition will delve into the cultural and historical impact of the Black dandy, tracing its roots from Enlightenment Europe in the 18th century to contemporary interpretations around the world. “Historically, the term dandy was used to describe someone—often a man—who is extremely devoted to style and approaches it as a discipline. Dandyism was initially imposed on Black men in 18th-century Europe as the Atlantic slave trade and consumerism trends created a fashion for dandified servants,” the exhibition’s description reads.
The announcement comes as Pharrell prepares for the release of his animated biographical film, Piece by Piece, set to hit theaters this week. The film, which tells Pharrell’s life story through Legos, features voice contributions from Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, and others.
Meanwhile, ASAP Rocky is gearing up to drop his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb. Originally scheduled for release in August, the album was delayed, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its debut.
