Met Gala and Soft Power Suiting: The Strong Return of Tailoring
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This spring, it’s more important than ever to slip into your blazers and other three-piece suits. Indeed, between the reign of officewear on the SS25 collections and the “Tailored for you” dress code at the Met Gala 2025, the art of tailoring is back in the spotlight. And, much more than just a style, it brings us power and presence. Let’s discover how to adopt the Soft Power Suiting!
What is Soft Power Suiting?
Borrowed from economics, the idea of Soft Power is now making its way into fashion language. Initially used to describe a country’s influence and radiance on the rest of the world through its (pop) culture, Soft Power Suiting emphasizes the impact and image reflected by your wardrobe. More specifically, through the wearing of a suit.
In two or three pieces, or in a layering ++ version, the suit conveys an image that is both strong and respected. Adding presence to the silhouette, whether in a polished or effortless style, it is now worn not only at work but at any time of the day to elevate our aura!
How does Soft Power Suiting translate into the 2025 silhouette?
In 2025, Soft Power Suiting asserts itself through a reimagining of the suit, combining the tradition of its cut with vintage or modern touches. More feminine than ever, it is also more powerful than it has ever been.
For many years, designers have reclaimed the cut of this piece, originally considered masculine, to tailor it to our silhouette. Over time, this outfit has become the symbol of a strong, independent, successful woman with a confident stride.
The Soft Power Suiting continues to highlight the empowerment of women in 2025, balancing femininity and strength of character. For this spring, the 2 or 3 pieces are worn in an effortless version, revealing silhouettes either with a defined waist or looser cuts (echoing the return of baggy).
We also see suits with bolder and more creative lines, partly featuring predominant and graphic shoulders (Saint Laurent, Jacquemus, Stella McCartney). Meanwhile, tailored trousers make way for skirts, shorts, or hybrids, like skrousers and one-leg trousers. By this, we mean bottoms that have an open part or combine two pieces (skirt + trousers).
The Trend of Soft Power Suiting at the Heart of the Met Gala 2025
There’s nothing better than the blue floral carpet of the Met Gala 2025 to illustrate the idea of Soft Power Suiting. With the dress code “Tailored for you,” this new edition challenged designers on the legacy of the black dandy figure and, consequently, on the codes of the suit. And we must say that the outfits presented this year completely charmed us.
We particularly appreciated the attention to detail, lines, and colors paying homage to this history and its visual codes. Maintaining a traditional aspect, yet reinterpreted with taste and respect, resulted in elegant and refined outfits (except for a couple of misses) that perfectly highlighted the theme of the evening (unlike other years). More than ever, the creations were strong in message and wonderfully illustrated the idea of Soft Power Suiting.
Met Gala 2025: A Lesson in Style and Tailoring
The outfits revealed themselves in shades of black, gray, red, or midnight blue – classic, yet always impactful. Or in pastel tones, adding a hint of freshness, like Lupita Nyong’o’s Chanel ensemble. Polka dots and stripes also enhanced many pieces, such as Priyanka Chopra’s outfit. All while coordinating with other plays of transparency.
Silhouettes with defined waists were not lacking, featuring elegant and refined looks like Zendaya’s, or more vintage ones, like Monica Barbaro’s. We also noted several uses of layering, creating beautiful surprises, especially with Colman Domingo and Damson Idris. For the former, a suit revealed beneath a majestic cape. And for the latter, under a Formula 1 driver’s suit.
Between feathers, pearls, and other brooches, these reinterpretations of tailoring predominantly unveiled silhouettes that respected tradition while adding a note of modernity through thoughtful details.
The Blazer: The Emblem of Soft Power
Among the essentials to adopt to impose Soft Power Suiting, we count the blazer. Here are some models to find on Modalova:
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