The former vice president skipped the carpet, but slipped into the gala in a black silk gown in one of her first major public appearances since the 2024 election.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Met Gala Monday, though she opted to skip out of the event’s red carpet. For her first Met, Harris wore a custom look from Off-White designed by creative director IB Kamara.

Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.