Doja Cat turned heads on the illustrious red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala, Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025. Embracing the theme with her trademark audacity, she debuted a specially commissioned Marc Jacobs creation—a pinstripe bodysuit reimagined with a velvet ocelot-print bustier and bold, exaggerated shoulder pads. This look paid homage to classic menswear while infusing it with her signature feline flair, echoing both the era of Black dandyism and the vibrant defiance of ’80s glam. Every line and detail was meticulously crafted to elevate traditional tailoring into an empowering, modern narrative that reverberated throughout the evening.
Channeling a captivating blend of poise and provocativeness, Doja Cat explained during a Vogue livestream that her inspiration was all about feeling both like “a little gangsta” and the ultimate “madam.” The design’s dramatic silhouettes—accentuated by sleek black tights and black leather Kiki boots—transcended mere fashion, evolving into a statement of rebellion and refined artistry. Through this daring aesthetic, she redefined the intersection of menswear tailoring and feminine power, inviting onlookers to see traditional style reinterpreted with a fresh twist.
