Fashion’s grandest stage – the Met Gala – has long been the playground for daring creativity and style reinvention. Yet, the 2025 edition was particularly momentous for menswear. The theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, invited gents from across music, film, and sport to embrace sartorial freedom, delivering bold, joyful, and exquisitely tailored masterpieces.
In a historic moment for African fashion, the 2025 Met Gala witnessed a dazzling display of African creativity and craftsmanship that could no longer be overlooked. This year’s event, themed around celebrating the enduring influence of Black style, saw African designers not only participating but reshaping the global conversation around fashion itself.
For those who want to embrace bold silhouettes and effortless style, the Levi’s® brand XL Family delivers the ultimate expression of denim dressing. Building on the success of the XL Straight, first introduced in 2024, the 2025 Spring/Summer Collection expands the XL Family with dramatic, trend-forward fits designed to make a statement while maintaining versatility and comfort.
The 2025 Met Gala delivered yet another unforgettable evening of high fashion, as the world’s most stylish figures gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” alongside the fitting dress code, “Tailored for You.”
The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards, held at Mbombela Stadium, transcended its musical roots to become a dazzling showcase of South African fashion. Under the theme “Black to the Future,” the event celebrated not only musical excellence but also the creativity and artistry of local designers, who transformed the black carpet into a runway of innovation and elegance.
Every first Monday in May, the Metropolitan Museum of Art transforms into a sartorial spectacle, where fashion’s elite ascend its storied steps, not merely to showcase garments but to etch their presence into the annals of style history. The Met Gala is more than an event; it’s a canvas where couture meets concept, and where the avant-garde is not just welcomed but celebrated. As we anticipate the 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” let’s traverse the timeline of the Gala’s most unforgettable ensembles.
BIRKENSTOCK’s Autumn Winter 2025 collection is an ode to winter style and function, while remaining true to the quality and comfort that the brand is most celebrated for.
For Kings and Queens alike, it’s not just about winning, it’s about winning in style. The iconic King Indoor is the centreline of PUMA’s new “Royalty” pack. Inspired by the legendary names who wore the PUMA King, including larger-than-life figures like Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, and Pelé, this latest release borrows from the familiar team colours of nations that have competed on the world’s biggest sporting stage, the World Cup.
In a fashion landscape where flash often overshadows function, Johannesburg-based brand BOYDE emerges as a masterclass in restraint and purpose. Established in 2017 by visionary creative Samkelo Boyde Xaba, the contemporary African luxury label reimagines fashion through a lens of intentional design, slow production, and cultural reflection.
The Levi’s® brand, in collaboration with global icon Beyoncé, today debuted Refrigerator, the third chapter of the REIIMAGINE campaign. In the new film and accompanying imagery, Levi’s® continues to highlight the brand’s heritage as inspiration for reinvention.