Colman Domingo opened up concerning the inspiration behind his 2024 Met Gala look, which he says was a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman and André Leon Talley.
Domingo was amongst many celebrities who walked up the steps of The Met to have fun the brand new exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Trend.” This 12 months’s gala theme was “The Garde of Time,” and Domingo wore a cape that prolonged from his jacket and paired it with wide-legged pants.
“They each wore capes after they have been on the Met,” Colman informed E! on the occasion. “Every thing I do, I really feel prefer it’s gotta be for the tradition. It’s gotta be extra than simply for me.”
He continued, “I needed to honor these brothers who have been right here earlier than me as properly.”
The Rustin actor honored the Black Panther star and the late Vogue journalist on the Met Gala. Colman’s swimsuit was designed by Willy Chavarría and stored on theme carrying a bouquet of lilies.
Colman Domingo on the 2024 Met Gala: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Trend”
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“I’ve by no means met Cardi B and I’m actually gagging,” Colman stated of who he was excited to satisfy on the occasion. “I feel I would simply expire proper there on the desk.”
Boseman died in August 2020 on the age of 43 after being identified with colon most cancers. Leon Talley, who was a staple on the Met Gala for a few years, died on January 2022.
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising occasion that raises cash for the Metropolitan Museum of Artwork’s Costume Institute. This 12 months’s co-chairs included Anna Wintour, Dangerous Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya.