LeBron James’ appointment as honorary co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala marks his first official involvement with the event. While the NBA star has never attended the gala previously, his upcoming role alongside co-chairs Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo and Anna Wintour positions him at the forefront of this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”— a menswear-focused exhibition exploring Black dandyism’s cultural legacy.
James’s red carpet history outside the Met Gala has emphasized tailored suits and collaborations with luxury brands, reflecting his influence in bridging sports and fashion. His appearances at events like the NBA Draft, ESPY Awards and film premieres have showcased a preference for classic silhouettes with bold accents.
As James prepares for his Met Gala debut, WWD looks back at his red carpet moments through the years.
The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” will take place on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s event marks a significant focus on menswear, particularly highlighting the style and influence of Black men throughout history. The exhibition, which opens to the public on May 10, will explore the concept of the Black dandy and its impact on fashion and identity.
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Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images US basket player LeBron James poses on the red carpet as he arrives for ‘The Prelude to the Olympics’ at The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on July 25, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Image Credit: Getty Images LeBron James attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Shooting Stars” on May 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: FilmMagic LeBron James arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s “Hustle” at Regency Village Theatre on June 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: Getty Images LeBron James attends the premiere of Warner Bros “Space Jam: A New Legacy” at Regal LA Live on July 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: FilmMagic LeBron James attends the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Smallfoot” at Regency Village Theatre on September 22, 2018 in Westwood, California.
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Image Credit: Getty Images NBA player LeBron James speaks onstage during The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: WireImage NBA player LeBron James and wife Savannah Brinson attend the “Trainwreck” New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on July 14, 2015 in New York City.
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Image Credit: Theo Wargo Professional basketball player LeBron James poses on the green carpet before the Sprite Obey Your Thirst Concert featuring hip-hop artists Drake, Nas and Q-Tip at Irving Plaza in New York City on Friday, Feb. 13.
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Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez NBA player LeBron James and finace Savannah Brinson attend The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: WireImage for ESPN LeBron James during 2003 ESPY Awards – Red Carpet at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States.
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: WireImage LeBron James during Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt” – Red Carpet at Rainbow Room in New York City, New York, United States.
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Image Credit: FilmMagic LeBron James during 2006 ESPY Awards
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LeBron James’ Style Photos
Image Credit: WireImage Lebron James during 2003 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States.