The 2025 Met Gala—which focused on the history of Black dandyism and tailoring—took place more than a month ago, but designer Sergio Hudson’s entire new resort collection could have easily made an appearance on the star-studded red carpet. It’s no coincidence either, given that Hudson was developing this sleek assortment while also working on looks for VIPs at this year’s event (including everyone from Quinta Brunson to Stevie Wonder). “I was designing this in the throes of working on the Met, so it’s heavily inspired by that,” said Hudson.
The thematic tie-in was an organic one for the designer, given his devotion to suiting and reinventing classic American sportswear. “Tailoring has always been my thing,” he said. “I’ve been putting women in ties for years. My mom did it when I was growing up, it’s in my DNA.” Hudson does cut a good suit, and he’s dressed many notables over the years, including former first ladies Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.
For resort, he delivered double-breasted tuxedo coats with satiny lapels, and white tuxedo jumpsuits with detachable flower lapels. He also amped up the skirt suit by embellishing it with an intricate crystal pattern, and created slinky sequin column gowns so shimmering you don’t need much else to accessorize them with. His most glamorous suggestion was the golden button-up shirt and matching floor-length skirt, created with an intricate technique that utilizes both Swarovski crystals and sequins. It may seem like shine overload, but he said his customers aren’t afraid to dazzle and command a room.
Having often dabbled in men’s looks, Hudson is formally introducing a bespoke menswear line later this month. “It’ll be my first time actually selling it,” he said. Many of the men’s looks he showed here were adapted versions of his womenswear looks. Models in his lookbook sport twinning red tuxedo jackets and houndstooth suits. Something your favorite power couple may be wearing very soon.
