Context:

The 2025 Met Gala, themed 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', celebrated black dandyism with a focus on suits, tailoring, and menswear, drawing numerous high-profile athletes to the event. Despite honorary chair LeBron James's absence due to a knee injury, co-chair Lewis Hamilton made a striking entrance in a British military-inspired outfit. Other notable attendees included Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu from the New York Liberty, Saquon Barkley in a classic black suit, and Simone Biles with Jonathan Owens, who made a stylish appearance as a couple. The event also featured Venus and Serena Williams, with Venus donning a tennis-inspired ensemble, and Dwyane Wade, who embraced the theme with a standout waistcoat alongside Gabrielle Union. Additional athletes like Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, and Angel Reese showcased unique outfits that honored the gala's theme while adding personal flair to their looks.

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• The 2025 Met Gala, held in New York, embraced the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', which celebrated black dandyism through the lens of suits, tailoring, and menswear, attracting athletes from various sports disciplines.

• Lewis Hamilton, serving as a co-chair for the event, arrived in a noteworthy all-cream, British military-inspired outfit, setting the tone for a night that would see numerous athletes making fashion statements.

• The New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu represented their city with pride, while Saquon Barkley made an entrance in a timeless black suit, exemplifying the event's emphasis on classic tailoring.

• Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and Chicago Bears player Jonathan Owens attended as a couple, delivering a fashion-forward appearance that reflected their status as a dominant power couple in sports.

• Venus Williams honored her tennis roots with an all-green ensemble, while her sister Serena Williams also made a notable appearance, enhancing the sports representation at the gala.

• Dwyane Wade, a regular at the Met Gala, embodied the event's theme with a standout waistcoat, attending alongside wife Gabrielle Union, further emphasizing the importance of personal style in the context of black dandyism.

• The star-studded event also included appearances by Joe Burrow, who opted for a blue double-breasted suit with sneakers, and Angel Reese, who impressed with her black-and-white ensemble, showcasing the diversity of fashion choices among the attending athletes.

• Fashion's biggest night of the year is here once again, with the 2025 Met Gala underway in New York. 

• This year, the event's theme is 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', celebrating black dandyism with a focus on suits, tailoring, and menswear. 

• While honorary chair LeBron James will not attend the event - owing to a knee injury - the Gala will still feature some of the biggest names in world sports. 

• MORE: Explaining LeBron James' role at the Met Gala

• Which athletes are at the 2025 Met Gala?

  From F1 legends to All-Stars stars, Olympic icons and MVPs, the best of world sport is in attendance at this year's Met Gala. 

• Lewis Hamilton

  Another co-chair of this year's event, Lewis Hamilton arrived in an all-cream, British military inspired outfit. 

• #MetGala co-chair Lewis Hamilton pic.twitter.com/3tXwN8O5TE

• — GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) May 5, 2025

  Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu

  The stars of New York are out early tonight, with Liberty duo Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionecscu putting on for their city.

• it's a new york liberty summer. breanna and sabrina pulled up to the met gala. pic.twitter.com/DtzvZ402nm

• — LeagueFits (@leaguefits) May 5, 2025

  Saquon Barkley

  The Super Bowl champion is in the house, with Saquon Barkley pulling up in a classic black suit. 

• Saquon Barkley has arrived at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/J0aLP8s9D7

• — NFL (@NFL) May 5, 2025

  Simone Biles, Jonathon Owens

  Sports most dominant power couple has arrived, with Olympic gymnastics icon Simone Biles and Chicago Bear Jonathon Owens impressing. 

• Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens popped out at the Met Gala 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Tcg4hlfp4l

• — espnW (@espnW) May 5, 2025

  Venus Williams

  Venus Williams served an all-green look at this year's Met, making sure to keep it tennis-inspired. 

• Venus Williams with the tennis-inspired fit at the Met Gala 🎾 pic.twitter.com/pkqGL71daH

• — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 5, 2025

  Savannah James

  LeBron James might be out with injury, but that didn't stop his wife Savannah from showing up and showing out at the event.

• Savannah James at the Met Gala 🔥
  
  (via Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/g9GupVftAS

• — Overtime (@overtime) May 5, 2025

  Dwyane Wade

  A Met gala staple, Dwyane Wade dominated the theme at this year's Met, the waistcoat the star of the show as he arrived alongside wife Gabrielle Union.

• Gabrielle Union Wade and Dwyane Wade attending the 2025 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/0WejypCQCA

• — CMoney (@blondedcob) May 5, 2025

  Joe Burrow

  The Bengals quarterback kept it clean and simple with a blue double-breasted suit, but swapped the dress shoes for sneakers. 

• Joe Burrow at the 2025 met gala. #metgala pic.twitter.com/BJ8vwXRymC

• — met gala 2025 (@thewhitelotus) May 5, 2025

  Justin Jefferson

  We only caught a glimpse of Jettas, but it was enough to appreciate his oversized suit, an instant classic. 

• Justin Jefferson MET Gala sighting 👀
  
  Love this suiting. pic.twitter.com/8RNend6beu

• — emily leiker (@emleiker) May 5, 2025

  Spike Lee

  Between his latest film trailer releasing, his Knicks opening their second round playoff series, and the 2025 Met, safe to say it's been a hectic 24 hours for Spike Lee, but he made sure he still put a fit together. 

• Spike Lee never misses a chance to wear Knicks gear 😅 pic.twitter.com/kzZf0fUzcb

• — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 5, 2025

  Noah Lyles

  Blink and you'll miss him! The world's fastest man is at the Met Gala, decked out in Thom Browne.

• Olympic 100m Champion Noah Lyles at the Met Gala.pic.twitter.com/0Hk0DmQqQO

• — Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) May 5, 2025

  Serena Williams

  With big sis Venus arriving earlier, Serena Williams has made her way to the blue carpet. 

• Serena Williams at the #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/SwhSGP9kp4

• — Lo (@malbwgaf) May 5, 2025

  Angel Reese

  The Chi-Town Barbie and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese was certain to deliver, and her black-and-white fit nailed the brief. 

• Angel Reese at the #MetGala (2025) pic.twitter.com/YXpz14pmXR

• — Athlete Vanity (@AthleteVanity) May 5, 2025

  Colin Kaepernick

  The former quarterback and activist pulled up in a clean patterned suit, with an eye-catching broach to top it off. 

• Nessa and Colin Kaepernick attend the 2025 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/lQVt86CWum

• — . (@viralinformat) May 5, 2025

  Sha'Carri Richardson

  Another star sprinter shows out at this year's Met, with Sha'Carri Richardson arriving in style. 

• Sha Carri Richardson.. DEFINITELY DIVINE.. DIVAAAA #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/7spZqoiVeX

• — DJ KUZMO✨💫 (@djkuzmo) May 5, 2025

  Jalen Hurts

  The reigning Super Bowl MVP makes his Met Gala debut, in a slick look highlighted by a beret. 

• Mr. and Mrs. Jalen Hurts #MetGala pic.twitter.com/861ogJbYFY

• — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) May 6, 2025

  Stefon Diggs

  The star receiver snuck in late, but there is no denying that Diggs had one of the most impressive fits of the night. 

• Stefon Diggs at the 2025 met gala. #metgala pic.twitter.com/MTukGwqVWl

• — met gala 2025 (@thewhitelotus) May 6, 2025