He’s already stolen the present.
Colman Domingo arrived on the Met Gala 2025 pink carpet in model, showing to pay tribute to late style journalist André Leon Talley in a shiny blue Valentino cape — particularly referring the silk kaftan the Vogue alum wore to the annual occasion in 2011.
Domingo, in the meantime, wore a shimmering gold and silver outsized bib over his lengthy pleated quantity, together with a transparent assertion necklace and daring ear cuff by Boucheron.
The “Sing Sing” actor, 55, completely encapsulated the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Model” theme — which honors black dandyism — along with his look, as Andrew Bolton, the museum’s Costume Institute curator, advised CBS that this 12 months’s theme is impressed by Talley.
Shortly after debuting the colourful cape on the pink carpet, Domingo switched into his second outfit of the night — a impartial mismatched look, additionally from Valentino.
The “Euphoria” actor sported a black and white checkered blazer, striped button-up, a polka-dotted tie, and a flower-shaped brooch within the timeless print. He grounded the print-heavy outfit with darkish grey trousers and black flats.
Domingo is serving as a co-chair for the night time, alongside A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton and Anna Wintour herself and was chosen due to his lengthy dedication to stand-out style.
Not solely is he a home ambassador to Valentino, however he’s frequently among the many best-dressed on the pink carpet at any occasion.
In an interview on Vogue’s “The Run By means of” podcast, Domingo teased his look — and revealed that he obtained a stamp of approval from editor in chief Wintour herself.
“Anna despatched me a textual content and she or he says, ‘Checking in … how’s filming going and the way’s your Met look??” Domingo stated. He recalled ready for “hours” for her response after sending a photograph of the unfinished outfit and stated he “died” at her response.
“After which lastly, at 9:47 p.m. earlier than I went to mattress, I used to be like ‘I’m not going to sleep till she texts me again,’ she says, ‘murals,’” he continued, earlier than elevating his arms and exclaiming, “I’m good, you guys! I’m gonna be alright.”
Actually he’s had a historical past of nailing it on the Met Gala, particularly — and referencing Talley. Domingo made his debut on the annual affair in 2024, carrying a black and cream Willy Chavarria swimsuit with an extended cape that honored ALT and Chadwick Boseman.
Domingo defined of his take a look at the time, “They each wore capes after they had been on the Met. All the things I do, I really feel prefer it’s gotta be for the tradition. It’s gotta be extra than simply for me.”
He added, “I wished to honor these brothers who had been right here earlier than me as properly.”
