Kaytranada’s New 2025 Met Gala Look Honors Miles Davis

Kaytranada doesn’t just remix beats—he remixes expectations. The Canadian-Haitian producer, known for his boundary-pushing blend of house, hip-hop, and funk, made his Met Gala debut this year, arriving with the quiet confidence of someone who doesn’t need to shout to be heard. Clad in an ensemble that drew direct inspiration from the cool sophistication of Miles Davis, Kaytranada didn’t just dress for the night—he embodied it.

“I’ve always been curious about the Met,” he told Vogue on the carpet, his excitement tempered by his signature laid-back energy. There’s something fitting about a boundaryless artist entering the most formal—and at times rigid—fashion event of the year. And instead of chasing spectacle, Kaytranada turned inward, tapping into his musical ancestry and delivering a look that felt like a smooth jazz solo: understated, impeccably tailored, but unforgettable.

Though details of the designer collaboration were kept subtle, the influence of Alexander McQueen could be felt in the razor-sharp lines and slight avant-garde inflections in Kaytranada’s outfit. The tailoring was clean and architectural—an homage to precision, not flamboyance. It’s a look that refused to scream for attention and yet demanded a second glance. True to his sound, it was a fusion of classic and modern, much like how he layers vintage soul samples over futuristic beats.

More than just fashion, the look worked as a personal statement. Miles Davis wasn’t just a musical influence—he was a style icon in his own right, known for wearing confidence like couture. Kaytranada echoed that spirit, not by copying Davis, but by channeling his ethos: be bold by being yourself.