Last year La La Anthony was one of the first stars to hit Met Gala’s red carpet—and she did not disappoint. Wrapped in a romantic floral gown by Alexander McQueen, La La fully leaned into the “Garden of Time” theme, turning heads outside The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fast-forward to now, and the Met Gala 2025 is already on the horizon. But before the glitter and gowns return to Fifth Avenue, something special just went down in Harlem that’s got the fashion world buzzing again.
Turns out, the Met Gala’s home—the Metropolitan Museum of Art—decided to warm things up early. On Tuesday night, The Apollo Stages hosted an exclusive panel that drew in creatives, fashion heads, and cultural tastemakers. The spotlight? Harlem’s massive influence on Black fashion, art, and creativity. And yeah, the vibe was just as strong as it sounds.
Meanwhile, inside the sleek Victoria Theater, the conversation got even deeper. Monica L. Miller, Ph.D., who chairs Africana Studies at Barnard College, moderated the night. A powerhouse panel: Jonathan McCrory from the National Black Theatre, fashion historian Lana Turner, and Dandy Wellington, joined her whose style speaks for itself. Despite the freeze warning and 35-degree chill outside, people showed up—dressed sharp and ready to represent.
What made it even more iconic? La La Anthony and Anna Wintour joined the event, repping Harlem’s 134,000-strong fashion-loving community in true Met Gala spirit. And just before things wrapped, the room opened up for a quick Q&A, giving the crowd a moment to jump in.
Still, as guests stepped into the cold night under The Apollo’s glowing marquee, you could feel it—Harlem’s timeless style hasn’t faded. It’s just getting ready for its next big stage.
La La Anthony’s special venture in Met Gala 2024
To start things off, La La Anthony didn’t just show up to Met Gala 2024—she made an entrance. Ditching last year’s soft white elegance, this time she stepped into full gothic glam. Her dress? A custom Atelier Biser creation with a corset bodice, puffball skirt, and a red ghost orchid jacquard print that screamed bold. The sheer lace top, covered in floral embroidery, pulled the look together.
Plus, she didn’t stop at the gown. La La paired it with dangling diamond earrings and a delicate flower accent in hand, adding a soft contrast to the bold print. The woman behind the styling? Elly Karamoh—the same stylist who works magic with Lori Harvey’s wardrobe too. Compared to her 2023 look—a sleek one-shoulder white Sergio Hudson gown—this year’s vibe felt like a total pivot, and honestly, it worked.
Still, what really set her apart was her role beyond the red carpet. La La wasn’t just walking it—she was working it. She joined Ashley Graham and Gwendoline Christie to co-host the live stream of the arrivals on TikTok and YouTube, giving fans an up-close look at every fashion moment.
And of course, the bigger picture was all about raising funds for the Costume Institute and celebrating this year’s dreamy theme: The Garden of Time. With co-chairs like Zendaya and J.Lo in the mix, this was no low-key affair. So, will we see La La team up with Anna Wintour again next year? Let’s wait for May.
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