Teyana Taylor Shuts Down the 2025 Met Gala in Custom Marc Jacobs, Styled by Ruth E. Carter
Teyana Taylor was a vision of power, poise, and precision at the 2025 Met Gala, commanding the red carpet in a custom Marc Jacobs creation styled by the legendary Ruth E. Carter. In alignment with this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” Taylor’s look was a bold tribute to the legacy of Black elegance, artistry, and rebellion — all wrapped in razor-sharp tailoring and radical beauty.
The theme, inspired by Black dandyism and the rich tradition of sartorial excellence within the Black diaspora, found one of its strongest interpretations in Teyana’s ensemble. Her custom Marc Jacobs look fused masculine structure with feminine sensuality — a tailored work of art that featured a sharply contoured double-breasted corset jacket with an elongated silhouette, dramatic lapels, and fine gold embroidery.
The bottom half of the look deconstructed into flowing silk panels that trailed behind her, offering a fluid contrast to the suit-inspired top. The palette — deep onyx with touches of maroon and burnished gold — echoed the richness of jazz-era luxury with a futuristic twist.
Styled by Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, the look was layered with cultural significance. Carter — renowned for her ability to weave history into high fashion — completed the ensemble with a wide-brimmed hat, jeweled gloves, and vintage gold eyewear that called back to Black dandies of the Harlem Renaissance and the avant-garde style of ’60s funk icons.
Teyana’s beauty look was equally intentional: bold matte lips, precision-lined eyes, and sculpted cheekbones framed by an architectural braided updo — a nod to both high fashion and ancestral royalty.
Speaking on the red carpet, Teyana shared: “This is more than fashion — it’s heritage. It’s attitude. It’s freedom. Ruth and Marc created a look that honored our history and pushed it forward.”
With this Met Gala moment, Teyana Taylor embodied the essence of the theme — showing the world that Black style isn’t just about looking good; it’s about legacy, liberation, and always being ten steps ahead.
