Colman Domingo Says “Put That Sh*t On…Again” at Pre-Met Gala Party — See Photos

There are very few people in Hollywood right now who have made every time they step out feel like a genuine cultural statement, and Colman Domingo is doing it better than almost anyone. Last year he launched “Put That Shit On” as a pre-Met Gala gathering and people talked about it for days after. This year he brought it back, renamed it “Put That Shit On…Again,” and the guest list made it clear this is already becoming something the industry marks on its calendar.

The invite-only event pulled in actress Nia Long, legendary producer Babyface, Emmy-nominated actress Natasha Lyonne, style architect Law Roach, to name a few, the Saturday before fashion’s biggest night. And from the outside, it already felt like a whole moment before anyone had even made it through the door.

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By the time guests started pulling up, the energy outside had already been building for a while. The weather was cold, and celebrities wasted no time getting inside, but the fashion they brought with them made sure nobody on that sidewalk missed a thing. Even the doormen were dressed for the occasion, capes and hats and all. Photographers lined the entrance and fans crowded whatever space they could find. There was this low hum of anticipation that comes when people know something is about to happen and they want to witness it, even from the outside looking in. 

Hollywood A-listers, designers, creators, and more made their way in, and the looks were doing the talking, which only felt fitting given the name of the party. Nobody showed up halfway, because you simply do not show up halfway for Colman Domingo.

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Keep Putting That Sh*t On…

Two years in and Domingo has already made this feel like a non-negotiable part of Met week. The room he creates, or at least the one you could feel from outside, is one where the fashion is the through line and everyone is invited to participate in it. Everyone can put that shit on, and the arrivals reflected that through their personal style and self-presentation.

As Met Gala weekend continues to expand beyond the carpet itself, Domingo’s pre-party feels like a new staple in the making: stylish, intentional, inclusive, and rooted in the simple idea that showing up well can look different on everyone.

Until next year’s event, we’ll keep putting that shit on. 

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