Once known for playing it safe in black tie, the men of the Met Gala are now in full peacock mode—and this year, they strutted. From Coleman Domingo’s shawl to Leon Bridges’ wide-lapel, pinstriped ’70s throwback, no fabric was too shiny, no tuxedo too dramatic. And the jewelry? Let’s just say restraint was not invited. Too many brooches on one lapel, layered chains like those on Shah Rukh Khan, gemstone grillz as seen on Shaboozey—and yes, Khaby Lame, who wore over a dozen pocket watches, as if time itself was trying to escape him. If the theme was “overdo it,” mission accomplished!
Let’s take a closer look… thanks to Lauralee and WhoWoreWhatJewels.com.
LEWIS HAMILTON: The Formula One star, fresh from the Miami Grand Prix, arrived in white tux with tails, wearing a curious lapel pin: a custom baobab flower–inspired brooch by British designer Grace Wales Bonner, marking her fine jewelry debut. Described by many as “created with SNOW Diamonds,” the piece dangled pearls, from more pearls, and synthetic diamonds (emerald-cAKA Snow Diamonds). He crowned the look with a vintage Briony Raymond floral brooch on his beret.
DAMSON IDRIS: Wearing your own recently launched jewelry brand to the Met Gala? That’s next-level. 💎 Custom brooch with an almost 11-carat emerald and 18 special-cut tourmalines, plus a $15,750 necklace from Didris = Superfine.
TYLER PERRY: Favorite brooch of the night? Belongs to Tyler Perry! Designed by Sebastian Jaramillo, it stars a 67-carat Brazilian amethyst, Baroque pearls, diamonds, and even Depression glass from the 1930s.
LEON BRIDGES: Leon Bridges brought vintage flair to the Met Gala with a 1960s and 1970s-inspired look, rocking citrine and diamond brooches from Saidian Vintage Jewels that perfectly complemented his pinstripe suit. Classic meets cool.
COLMAN DOMINGO: Colman Domingo’s Boucheron Iceberg necklace—set with dramatic rock crystal pendants and diamond accents—was nearly eclipsed by his elaborate, choir robe-inspired ensemble. The heavily embellished collar competed head-on with the statement piece, making it more of a hidden treasure than a showstopper. His Serpent Bohème Solarité asymmetrical stud earrings in yellow gold and diamonds added a touch of interest, though they were almost lost in the overall visual overload.
SHABOOZEY: Musician Shaboozey didn’t need a brooch—his natural turquoise and diamond grillz by Alligator Jesus did all the talking.
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