The award-winning actor and red carpet trailblazer brings his signature flair to the 2025 Met Gala as co-chair, celebrating Black style, bold tailoring, and fearless self-expression.

As the 2025 awards season unfolded, one name consistently topped every best-dressed list: Colman Domingo. The acclaimed actor, who earned widespread recognition for his powerful performance in Sing Sing—portraying Divine G, an incarcerated man transformed by the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program—also emerged as an undeniable force in men’s fashion.

Now, Domingo’s sartorial star power is being formally recognized. The actor has been named a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala, joining an illustrious lineup that includes Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, LeBron James (serving as honorary co-chair), and Anna Wintour. This year’s Met Gala will launch the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s seminal book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The exhibit will explore a dozen facets of Black dandyism, and the event’s theme—“tailored for you”—is a tailor-made showcase for Domingo’s fearless flair.

Throughout awards season, Domingo brought high fashion to every step-and-repeat, challenging the traditionally conservative mold of male celebrity style. While others may settle for safe, uninspired tuxedos, Domingo—alongside his trusted stylists, Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald—opted for bold statements. At the Critics Choice Awards, he stunned in a mustard yellow Valentino Haute Couture suit, complete with a textured gold coat that left critics and fans alike in awe.

Even when embracing the classic tuxedo, Domingo reimagines it with layered accessories and personal flourishes. Brooches, stacked rings, bracelets, and cascading necklaces become signature elements of his wardrobe, transforming simple silhouettes into standout ensembles.

“True to Colman’s Sagittarius nature, he really loves to play and have fun in every facet of his being, so his style and sense of fashion fully thrives,” Wayman and Micah told Vogue. “We love putting him in tailored ’fits that highlight his stature, and we love using accessories to innovate and elevate his looks.” But it’s more than just design; they credit Domingo’s presence for his impact: “His energy, confidence, and charisma always take every red carpet moment to the next level.”

Domingo’s fashion-forward presence has earned him widespread admiration—not only from the fashion world but also from the internet. “How do you expect me to wear a suit when Colman Domingo walks the earth?!” one viral post on X read, echoing the sentiments of many.

As anticipation builds for fashion’s biggest night, all eyes are on Domingo. With his magnetic presence, impeccable style instincts, and a platform to celebrate Black excellence in tailoring, he’s not just dressing for the moment—he’s defining it.