Kamala Harris Returns to Spotlight at 2025 Met Gala

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her highly anticipated debut at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, wearing a custom black-and-white silk gown by Off-White designer IB Kamara, in line with the gala's theme celebrating Black dandyism. Harris, accompanied by her husband Doug Emhoff, broke from her usual pantsuit style with a dramatic architectural dress praised for its sophistication and symbolism. The event, hosted by co-chairs Anna Wintour and Pharrell Williams, marked Harris's return to the public eye following her 2024 presidential election loss. She addressed the role of art and fashion in shaping political discourse during the event. While her appearance was widely celebrated in fashion circles, it also faced criticism on social media for perceived elitism and the exclusivity of the event. Speculation about Harris’s political future has intensified, including potential runs for California governor or the 2028 presidential race.