Did you know Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet was crafted in Kerala, India for the third time?, Details inside

Did you know Met Gala 2025 63,000 sqft Red Carpet was crafted in Kerala, India for the third time?, details inside

The Met Gala 2025 made a dazzling return to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, transforming the iconic venue into a living tribute to the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. This year’s celebration wasn’t just a visual feast—it was a layered homage to Black dandyism, queer culture, and historic symbolism.

For the third time, the sprawling 63,000-square-foot carpet—one of the event’s most defining visual elements—was crafted in Kerala, India. Showcasing Indian artisanship on a global stage, the carpet became an understated yet powerful symbol of cross-cultural collaboration and craftsmanship.

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Unlike previous years, the Met ditched its traditional red carpet for a rich blue one, embellished with vibrant yellow daffodils. The floral theme carried through the venue, with daffodils lining the barricades, scattered across the carpet, and even suspended from the ceiling in dramatic floral installations. Reflective water basins were strategically placed around the space, mirroring the daffodil-adorned décor above and adding to the ethereal ambiance.

The use of daffodils was far from aesthetic alone—it held deep cultural and symbolic relevance. A social media user aptly pointed out, “The carpet of Met Gala is covered in DAFFODILS — flowers deeply rooted in Dandyism and Queer culture. The daffodil is linked to the myth of Narcissus, a youth who fell in love with his own reflection and transformed into the flower."
This metaphor not only echoes themes of self-love and individuality but also embraces the queer experience and the pride of personal expression—central tenets of the Black dandy aesthetic.

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Through its thoughtful design and symbolic storytelling, Met Gala 2025 emerged as more than just a fashion spectacle—it became a celebration of identity, artistry, and the many ways fashion reflects the world we live in.