Kamala Harris made a powerful and stylish statement at her Met Gala debut in 2025, stepping onto fashion’s grandest stage in a custom Off-White gown designed by IB Kamara. Departing from her usual tailored pantsuits, Harris embraced the evening’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” with a striking black-and-cream ensemble that celebrated the essence of Black dandyism—elegance, pride, and individuality in self-expression.
The Off-White creation was marked by sharp tailoring, a dramatic single sleeve, and a silk scarf that added movement and refinement. Kamara described the look as a tribute to Harris’s “quiet strength and confidence”—qualities he sees as central to the theme of modern Black style.
This appearance not only signaled Harris’s evolving public persona beyond politics but also positioned her within a broader cultural conversation about identity and representation through fashion. Former White House photographer Cameron Smith’s social media post added a personal touch to the moment, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Vice President’s historic fashion moment.
The 2025 Met Gala, which doubled as the launch of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, was co-chaired by a diverse and influential group including Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour. LeBron James, who was originally set to serve as honorary chair, was absent due to a knee injury.
