Ayo Edebiri, a member of this year's Met Gala host committee, appeared over the weekend with a notable change to her appearance just before the event. Edebiri was seen at the Saturday Night Live afterparty following the show.
She wore an all-black outfit that included a mini dress, a leather jacket, and low-heeled Mary Jane slingbacks. The only element of her look that was not a dark shade was her hair.
Previously, Edebiri had been sporting a bob in deep brunette shades with auburn tints throughout April. For her weekend appearance, she transitioned to waist-length waves in a deep honey blonde shade.
The hairstyle featured a side part, allowing dark roots to show. This created a lived-in dimension to the new blonde color.
Timing the appearance change just ahead of the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art event draws attention to her upcoming presence. The Met Gala 2025 is scheduled for tonight, May 5, 2025.
This year's event is co-chaired by Anna Wintour, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and Pharrell Williams. The dress code is "Tailored for You," correlating with the Costume Institute's exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
Commentary online included anticipation from observers regarding Edebiri's look for fashion's biggest night. It is not confirmed if she will maintain the blonde style for the red carpet.
Analyzing red carpet looks is a focus for many following beauty trends during the Met Gala arrivals. Edebiri's selection for the event's host committee suggests her style choices will be closely watched.
