Doechii Recreates Iconic André Leon Talley Look Ahead of 2025 Met Gala Debut

Ahead of her first Met Gala appearance, Doechii shared a tribute to the late fashion legend André Leon Talley on Instagram. The Grammy-winning rapper recreated Talley’s famous photo of him leaving a hotel dressed head-to-toe in Louis Vuitton—including luggage and a tennis racket.

With the Met Gala theme celebrating Black style, Doechii’s tribute to André Leon Talley feels timely and intentional.

Styled by Sam Woolf, Doechii nailed every detail: the navy-blue LV towel around her neck, multiple monogrammed trunks, a playful leg lift, and even Talley’s iconic single glove. The tribute quickly went viral, with fans praising the nod to Talley, who was known for breaking barriers at Vogue and championing Black representation in fashion.

The tribute aligns perfectly with the 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrating Black dandyism and influence in fashion. As Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, Doechii continues her meteoric rise, following her Grammy-winning mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. She’s climbing charts with singles like Denial Is a River and headlining major festivals including Osheaga, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands. With her debut album on the way, collaborations with artists like Janelle Monáe and Katy Perry, and an expanding fashion influence, Doechii’s Met Gala debut is one of the year’s most anticipated events.