Washington [US]: Actress Nicole Kidman turned heads at the 2025 Met Gala by debuting a bold new hairstyle—a short, neck-length cut with brunette roots peeking through her signature blonde locks. The transformation was not just a style choice but a tribute to this year’s Met Gala theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, with a dress code titled “Tailored for You.”
Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel, who worked with Kidman for the event, revealed the inspiration behind the look. “The inspiration was a tailored short cut that brought out the essence of Dandyism on Nicole Kidman,” he wrote on Instagram, describing the look as “The Superfine tailored short cut.”
Abergel added, “I wanted to celebrate this year’s theme by honoring the Dandies—their individuality, elegance, and confidence—where every detail is tailored to that unique person.”
Kidman echoed that sentiment on the red carpet, telling E! News, “I just wanted something very tailor-made for me. This was inspired in support of all of those gorgeous, gorgeous dandies—and the women that honored them and supported them or protected them. So, I’m happy to be here as one of them.”
She also highlighted the craftsmanship behind the night’s fashion. “It’s lovely to celebrate fashion and couture and tailoring—particularly tonight the tailoring—because there’s all the people behind the scenes who do all that beautiful work. And when you really look at this theme, dandy is all about where you take a black suit and put a beautiful, different button or something where it’s completely individual and made for you, which I love.”
Kidman’s new look marked a dramatic and sophisticated departure from her usual style, perfectly aligning with the Gala’s tribute to individuality and Black fashion influence through the lens of Dandyism.
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