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Colman Domingo Kicked Off the Met Gala with a Dramatic Outfit Reveal

He stunned—twice

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One thing about Colman Domingo, he’s always going to bring the drama—at least when it comes to his outfits. Needless to say, he did not disappoint on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, where he rolled up in a pleated blue Valentino cape, topped off with a glittering sequined breastplate and Boucheron jewelry. While that look alone was show-stopping enough, he didn't stop there.

After removing his statement-making layer, the star revealed yet another bold look beneath, featuring a checked jacket, striped shirt and touches of this spring's biggest print—polka dot—in his neck scarf and boutonniere.

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As one of this year’s Met Gala co-chairs alongside A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams, Domingo’s outfit for the event has been highly anticipated, with everybody waiting for his "big reveal." And the wait was definitely worth it. One of his stylists, Wayman Bannerman, told InStyle, "It all started with a conversation with Colman in November of last year.  For the theme to be such a thing that...all three of us as collaborators [are so passionate about], it's very special as well."

Noting that the two worked with Valentino’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, the main focus was on nailing this year’s theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and the accompanying dress code "Tailored for You," which honors and explores the history of Black dandyism.

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"We wanted to pay homage to African history, the richness and ruling of that culture of how it impacted [fashion] through the centuries to its current time," Bannerman continued. 

Well, Mr. Domingo, you’ve done it again. Now I just have to decide whether I like this outfit, or his 2025 Golden Globes look, better. Can I say it's a (polka dot) tie?




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