GQ and Vogue’s Met Issue Looks Redefine Menswear and Celebrate Black Elegance
The 2025 Met Gala is less than a month away, and in anticipation of fashion’s biggest event, GQ and Vogue have teamed up for a special fashion portfolio that “pays homage to the eternal figure of the Black dandy, starring some of the most influential cultural figures of our time.”
Curated by renowned stylist Law Roach and photographed by Tyler Mitchell, the portfolio features more than 30 trailblazing talents—including Ayo Edebiri, Aaron Pierre, Noah Lyles, and several more of today’s brightest stars—each channeling the elegance, pride, and individuality that define Black style.
As the fashion world turns its gaze to the Met steps, check out some of the standout looks ahead of the May 5 event.
Jerry Lorenzo and Lakeith Stanfield
Designer Jerry Lorenzo and actor Lakeith Stanfield redefine minimalism with maximum edge.
Ayo Edebiri
“The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri serves retro glam.
Yara Shahidi and Aaron Pierre
Yara Shahidi and Aaron Pierre are all smiles in this timeless look.
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Tyson Beckford and Noah Lyles
Harlem swagger meets high fashion with veteran model Tyson Beckford and Olympic track star Noah Lyles.
Dapper Dan
The Godfather of hip-hop fashion himself, Dapper Dan.
Anok Yai
Model Anok Yai put a modern spin on a dapper look in an all-red suit by Sergio Hudson.
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Naomi Ackie
Regal meets revolutionary with this Louis Vuitton look seen on actress Naomi Ackie.
Tyshawn Jones, A’ja Wilson, and Justin Jefferson
The sports world’s brightest stars, Tyshawn Jones, A’ja Wilson, and Justin Jefferson, for The Met Issue.
