Joburg’s very own Tyla is about to add a dash of Mzansi magic to the 2025 Met Gala. The international superstar has landed a spot on the Costume Institute Benefit Host Committee.
This proves that she’s not just a musical sensation, but a fashion force to be reckoned with.
TYLA CHOSEN FOR THE MET GALA HOST COMMITTEE
After a whirlwind six months of touring, recording, and making appearances, Tyla took some well-deserved rest at home.
Now, she’s back with a bang, ready to make her Met Gala debut.
The Metropolitan Museum unveiled the theme, dress code, and hosts for this year’s event, set to take place this May, according to The Yanos.
‘Tailored for You’ is the order of the day, with celebrities showcasing their interpretations of menswear and suits.
OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Tyla joins a host committee brimming with global stars from all corners of the entertainment industry.
Fellow committee members include athletes Sha’Carri Richardson, Angel Reese, and Simone Biles. Musicians Janelle Monae and Doechi, and author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are also members.
This year, the Met Gala co-chairs include Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and the legendary Anna Wintour, according to Entertainment SA.
Honorary chair LeBron James will also be lending his support.
MET GALA THEME
The ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ theme promises to celebrate fashion and its influence, according to Fakaza News.
Attendees are encouraged to showcase sharp, personal tailoring that reflects this impact.
Tyla’s inclusion on the host committee is a nod to her growing influence in the fashion world.
Her consistently stunning looks have caught the eye of fashion heavyweights, and this invitation from Anna Wintour herself is a major achievement.
South Africa’s fashion industry is a significant market, generating one of the highest sales in Sub-Saharan Africa.
SOUTH AFRICAN TALENT
Tyla’s journey from Joburg to the Met Gala is an inspiration to South Africans everywhere.
She has established herself as an emerging fashion icon, embodying the glamorous, bold, and Y2K-inspired aesthetic.
She’s proving that with talent, hard work, and a killer sense of style, anything is possible. We can’t wait to see what she wears and how she represents South Africa on the global stage.
WHAT DOES TYLA’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE MET GALA MEAN FOR SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION ON THE WORLD STAGE?
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