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Damson Idris brought both star power and spectacle to the Met Gala 2025, proving once again that he’s not just a phenomenal actor, but also a bona fide style icon. Known for his breakout role as Franklin Saint in FX’s Snowfall, Idris traded in the gritty streets of L.A. for the polished stairs of the Met—and did so in cinematic fashion.
The British actor made a jaw-dropping entrance that blurred the lines between Hollywood and haute couture. In what may be the most talked-about reveal of the night, Idris drove onto the red carpet in an actual Formula 1 car, a nod to his upcoming film F1, where he stars opposite Brad Pitt. If the crowd wasn’t already stunned, what followed sealed the moment in Met Gala history.
He stepped out in a custom Tommy Hilfiger racing suit, complete with a helmet encrusted with over 20,000 Swarovski crystals—a dazzling blend of utility and glamour. But this wasn’t just a stylish flex—it was performance art. Idris unzipped the suit in dramatic fashion to unveil a sleek red tailored suit underneath, also by Hilfiger, tying directly into the night’s theme, Tailored For You. The transformation was seamless, elegant, and just the right amount of theatrical.
Adding even more polish to his look, Idris used the Met Gala to launch his own luxury jewelry line, DIDRIS. The centerpiece? A striking custom-designed brooch, featuring an 11-carat emerald flanked by tourmalines and tsavorites. The design was all Idris—bold, sophisticated, and rich in personality.
While his acting chops are already well-recognized—from indie films like City of Tiny Lights to mainstream titles like The Commuter—Damson Idris is clearly in the fast lane now, both on screen and on the red carpet. His upcoming film F1, directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, is set to premiere on June 27, 2025, and anticipation is already sky-high.