The Met Gala has become fashion’s biggest spectacle, but this year, beneath the surface-level flash, there was a deeper current at play — one rooted in history, identity, and the politics of style. “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” coincided with the Costume Institute’s first menswear-focused exhibition in two decades, and its first to center Black fashion entirely. This year, analyzing the parade of glamor that is the Met Gala isn’t just a chance to satisfy our (often closeted) obsession with what celebrities are wearing; it’s a chance to explore how horology fits into a cultural lineage of expression, resilience, and beauty. Swipe through for our picks for some of the best watches from Met Gala 2025, and for plenty more celebrities (and watches), @malaikamc has the story over on the site. Photos via Getty Images.