Tyla Turns Heads at the 2025 Met Gala in a Bespoke Jacquemus Design

Johannesburg-born global superstar Tyla once again stole the show on fashion’s biggest night – the 2025 Met Gala – with a custom look that blended high fashion, cultural tribute, and bold individuality.

Making her second appearance at the prestigious event, Tyla dazzled on the blue carpet, styled by none other than celebrity fashion architect Law Roach. The theme for this year’s Met Gala, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” gave designers and attendees the chance to explore the rich traditions and future of Black fashion – and Tyla delivered.

A Collaboration with Jacquemus

Tyla wore an exclusive bespoke ensemble by French luxury brand Jacquemus, reinforcing her evolving relationship with the house after turning heads at their Fall 2025 show earlier this year. According to Jacquemus, Tyla was the only female attendee dressed by the brand, sharing that spotlight with British rapper Central Cee.

The design was a corseted, crisp poplin dress, paired with a majestic oversized men’s shirt, finely pinstriped with sequined threads and transparent crystals. The outfit featured raw, irregular embroidery and delicate crystal fil coupé embellishments, embodying the essence of “unfinished refinement”—a Jacquemus signature.

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A Tribute to André Leon Talley

Beyond its stunning aesthetic, Tyla’s look was steeped in meaning. The design paid homage to the late André Leon Talley, a pioneering American fashion journalist and icon in the world of haute couture. The navy pinstripe and oversized silhouette nodded to Talley’s classic sartorial influence, while the crisp tailoring and surrealist finishes added a fresh twist.

“Tyla’s Met Gala custom look revisits the elegance of classic Black tailoring,” Jacquemus explained in a statement.

Hair & Beauty: A Bold Blonde Moment

Tyla’s dramatic transformation didn’t stop at her outfit. She debuted a bold blonde pixie cut, styled by Yusef, a celebrity hairstylist known for working with icons like Rihanna. The platinum look highlighted Tyla’s glowing skin tone and added a daring edge to her elegant ensemble.

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From Jozi to the Global Stage

Tyla continues to shine not just as a music sensation but as a rising fashion icon. With her appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, she has firmly cemented her place on the global fashion radar – all while representing South Africa with grace and style.

From the red carpet to the stage, Tyla is proof that homegrown talent can turn global heads.

Final Thoughts

With her custom Jacquemus design, tribute to André Leon Talley, and fearless styling, Tyla didn’t just attend the Met Gala – she embodied its theme. As South Africa continues to export creative excellence to the world, Tyla stands at the forefront, rewriting the fashion rulebook one iconic moment at a time.

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