Alicia Keys knows how to push style boundaries. Her last appearance at the Met Gala was in 2022, for the theme “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” leaving fans eagerly awaiting her return. This year, the Grammy-winning artist made a striking comeback, commanding the red carpet in a bold red pinstriped suit—elegant at first glance, but with a subtle, unexpected twist.
Designed by Moncler in partnership with EE72 by Edward Enninful, the finely tailored wool-silk suit featured a sculpted bustier and an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, paired with a custom beaded headpiece that added a regal touch reminiscent of Grace Jones. Draped over her shoulders was an oversized red-and-black pinstriped puffer shawl that fused classic sartorial craftsmanship with Moncler’s signature outerwear aesthetic. The look was directly inspired by the Moncler x EE72 collaborative collection first unveiled at the brand’s City of Genius event in Shanghai last fall.
For glam, Keys’s longtime makeup artist, Dotti, aimed to strike a balance between radiance and quiet intensity. “I created a cat-eye through the lashes to capture that quietly powerful, feminine feeling,” Dotti tells ELLE. “There’s a deep navy liner tracing close to the lash line, with a whisper of the same color brushed onto the lashes. It’s a subtle nod to Mr. Dean’s [Swiss Beatz’s] suit—a detail that adds a sense of timeless sophistication.”
Keys was joined on the red carpet by her husband, Kasseem Dean, a.k.a. Swizz Beatz, who complemented her look in a dandy-inspired Moncler suit that mirrored the pinstripes of her puffer shawl. Adding a distinctive personal touch, his ensemble was topped off with a custom Swarovski-trimmed durag designed by Jamaican-American creative Paul Richards. The couple was part of a standout Moncler contingent at the event, which also included Serena Williams, model Vittoria Ceretti, former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, and his longtime girlfriend, Nessa Diab.
Devoting myself to the moment and taking it all in. Setting an intention of joy, celebration, and light for Met Gala Monday!
Our beautiful looks, ready to go.
Moncler EE72 custom-made for the Met.
The key to my glow is Keys Soulcare’s beautiful Let Me Glow illuminating Serum! Let’s get into it!!!
There are so many stories you can tell with jewelry. I love stories of unique designers like Ara Vartanian. Swizz is working on a one-of-a-kind collaboration coming soon!
There’s nothing like that final FIRST look right before you’re about to leave for the Met. Grateful for the energy I see looking back at me.
Taking a moment with the magnificent Edward Enninful—the mastermind behind all of the Moncler looks.
One of my favorite details of this look are my nails and suit buttons with matching initials: AK and SB.
This headpiece though?! Last looks. This makes me feel so regal! Feeling that Grace Jones energy!
Big vibes on the way to the Met Gala!
On the Met carpet with my baby. We loved coordinating our looks to express the vision.
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