The multi-hyphenate artist made a dramatic statement in custom Ozwald Boateng, styled with a wiry headpiece and sleek New Balance loafers.
Jaden Smith brought his signature flair and fearless creativity to the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, turning heads with a striking, avant-garde ensemble that embodied the evening’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
The 26-year-old artist and son of Hollywood icons Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith made a grand entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, wearing a custom all-black three-piece suit designed by acclaimed British-Ghanaian designer Ozwald Boateng. The sleek look included tailored trousers, a button-up collared shirt, and a matching tie—all carefully curated to reflect a refined sense of modern elegance.
Layered dramatically over his shoulders was a flowing cape with a bold black-and-white striped and checkered pattern. This dramatic piece added visual intrigue and played into the night’s celebration of Black dandyism and expressive menswear.
But the true showstopper? Smith’s abstract wiry headpiece—an artful tangle of metallic filaments that wrapped around his face and locks. Paired with an ink pen in hand, the accessory hinted at themes of creativity, expression, and perhaps a deeper personal symbolism. The sculptural headwear brought an unexpected, almost surrealist edge to his otherwise classic tailoring.
To finish the look, Smith stepped into a pair of sleek New Balance 1906L Croc Patent Loafers in black. As a longtime ambassador for the brand since 2019, the footwear choice was both personal and contemporary, blending streetwear sensibility with formal sophistication.
A Style Legacy in the Making
Smith is no stranger to using fashion as a medium for self-expression. At the 2024 Met Gala, he wore a custom Thom Browne white denim coat for the “Garden of Time” theme, styled with a quilted oxford shirt and fresh floral accents. Each year, his red carpet looks push boundaries while staying rooted in thoughtful tailoring—a testament to his evolving style philosophy.
Celebrating Black Tailoring and Identity
This year’s Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrates the richness, diversity, and innovation of Black fashion traditions. With co-chairs including Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, the event paid homage to the history of Black dandyism and the power of personal style as a cultural statement.
As Jaden Smith walked the iconic Met steps, his ensemble became more than a fashion moment—it became a statement of individuality, artistic freedom, and a nod to the legacy of Black style.
