It wasn’t just Tyla who represented SA at the latest Met Gala. Amid the dandy and dreamy looks gracing the gala, a strong few were actually the work of South African designers.
Global (07 May 2025) — Fashion’s most publicised affair has come and gone, leaving behind an influx of new looks for fashion enthusiasts to dissect, praise and emulate. The aftermath of the Met is upon us, and this year, South African designers also had a ball in adding their creativity to the dandy and dreamy.
This year’s theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Essentially, it was a love letter to Black dandyism and one of the best years (couture-wise) that the famed gala has had in quite some time. Blazers reimagined, boater hats abound, and we saw Rihanna reign supreme, Laura Harrier wow crowds and Blackpin star Jennie absolutely dazzle.
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Additionally, it also marked one of the years in which the theme was largely followed and respected compared to other themes in which onlookers gazed at the gala with confused expressions, unsure as to whether the assignment of a theme was understood.
Especially exciting for South Africa this year is the news that South African designers had their work dazzle at the dandyist event of the year.
David Tlale dressed South Africa’s Precious Moloi-Motsepe while Aurora James and Ivy Getty wore Thebe Magugu!
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Of course, representing South Africa with the biggest spotlight circling her was Miss Tyla, who, to no one’s surprise, was stunning.
Tyla donned Jacquemus this year in a stripy number emulating old-school glam with a tailored edge. Her blonde hair was also the moment, drawing attention to another sub-section of the theme—the art of styling the details.
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