Overview

• Cynthia Erivo debuted a custom Givenchy couture look by Sarah Burton at the 2025 Met Gala, marking her seventh appearance at the event.
• The Rococo-inspired ensemble featured a sliced jacket, corset with over 43,400 Swarovski crystals, and a layered black tulle skirt, requiring 2,250 hours of artisanal labor.
• Erivo’s look paid homage to the Costume Institute’s theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' celebrating Black dandyism as resistance and creativity.
• Her manicure, designed by 20-year-old Mycah Dior, incorporated menswear elements like pocket squares and ties, taking two days to complete.
• This marks a significant collaboration between Erivo and Sarah Burton, who became Givenchy’s creative director in late 2024, blending archival and modern couture influences.