Tyla, a committee member for the 2025 Met Gala, appeared at several events in New York City ahead of the annual Costume Institute benefit. Her weekend fashion choices drew notice and anticipated her appearance on the event's steps.
The Grammy Award-winning artist showcased three distinct looks leading up to Monday evening.
One ensemble featured a vintage Roberto Cavalli minidress from the designer’s 2004 collection. The patterned piece included deep red, gold, and black lace with an asymmetrical ruffled skirt.
She was also seen in a silver croc-patterned blazer and matching low-rise pants, also from Roberto Cavalli.
On Sunday, May 4, Tyla stepped out in a vibrant striped outfit by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker. The look included a bubble dress with puff sleeves and a built-in necktie, paired with a matching striped bowler-style hat.
The striped ensemble's hat was seen by observers as a potential nod to Pharrell Williams, who is a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala. Williams is known for wearing distinctive hats, including a large bowler hat at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
The 2025 Met Gala theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," with a dress code specified as "Tailored for You." The theme takes inspiration from Monica L. Miller's book on Black dandyism and diasporic identity.
Tyla made her Met Gala debut in 2024, appearing in a Balmain dress sculpted from sand, which generated widespread attention. Her previous appearances have set expectations for her 2025 entry.
