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Colman Domingoshared just how impactful this year’s Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is for him, those who came before, and those who will come after.

For the biggest night in fashion, Colman, also known as one of the best-dressed men in Hollywood (by me), will be joined alongside Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, and Anna Wintour asco-chairs, while LeBron James will serve as an honorary chair.

The Met Gala is an annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The theme for the gala also serves as the theme for the museum’s exhibition.Superfine: Tailoring Black Stylewasinspired byMonica L. Miller’s 2009 bookSlaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.

“Historically, the term ‘dandy’ was used to describe someone — often a man — who is extremely devoted to aesthetics and approached it as a lifestyle,” Monicasaid. “Dandyism has been used to think positively about Black people, their ambitions, and aspirations, and negatively about those very same aspirations.”

There are many reasons why this theme feels so special, and in a recentvideofor the Met, Colman opened up about the significance of his role and the way he personally connects with fashion.

“I’m recognizing that it means more to me than I even imagined,” Colmansaid. “It’s someone who’s been creating art and spaces who has knowledge and history, who’s always trying to interrogate who we are, and understanding who’s come before.”

“You walk into a space, and you get met with some items, some artists, some artisans, people who have defined and redefined themselves, especially when it comes to the Black male experience.”

The Oscar-nominated actor went on to express his gratitude for the pioneers who paved the way; those who made fashion not only exciting but attainable.

“It’s extraordinary,” he continued. “I know where I’m standing in history right now, at least my little part of it…my little droplet. If I can point someone’s head back to history to understand how we got here, because it’s not just because I’m here.”

“It’s because André Leon Talley was here. It’s because all these other artisans, people, and human beings were here. And so, it’s extraordinary. I think it’s going to be very impactful, and potent, and surprisingly, very emotional.”

Well said! You can watch Colman’s full video below:

And be sure to tune into the Blackity Black 2025 Met Gala red carpet tonight to see how Colman and other celebrities interpret the theme, the designers highlighted, and the fun that will be had!

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Speaker at a podium next to a display about "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibit, May 10-Oct 26, 2025, featuring historical photo

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