Brian Tyree Henry Was The Best Dressed Guy At The Met Gala — I Said What I Said

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When it comes to Brian Tyree Henry, it seems he can tackle any role that's thrown his way.

A closeup of Brian in an embroidered suit
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From a superhero with incomparable intelligence in Eternals...

brian among his cast in the film walking in the desert
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...and a budding rapper trying to come to terms with his newfound fame in Atlanta...

Brian walking with his costars in a scene from the show Atlanta
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...to his Tony-nominated performance in the 2018 play, Lobby Hero, Brian has proven time and time again that he can truly do it all.

Brian wearing a cop uniform in the play as he stands next to a woman
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Which is why when he was given the role to serve at the 2023 Met Gala carpet, Brian delivered in full!

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I mean look at the material:

delicate detailing for the oversized ruffled cape on top of his silk suit
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So please enjoy these various photos of him looking absolutely amazing while breaking down his perfect look:

"This is Karl Lagerfeld," Brian told Variety while rocking a black cape with exaggerated ruffles. "I did a little collaboration with them from his 2016–17 bridal collection."

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The androgynous themes in the collection is what drew Brian to his Met Gala look.

closeup of brian and his pearl necklaces
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"I just wanted to mix things up and show another side. It's a part of who we are. We're all flavors. We can be all things."

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"I feel like that's the way that fashion should lean: to be who you are, show who you are, and sow all the flavors you got. And that's what we did."

people helping Brian with his long cape as he walks up the stairs
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AND THAT'S WHAT HE DID!

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But I wasn't the only one who couldn't get enough of Brian at the Met Gala. People on Twitter were loving his ensemble as well:

His MAJESTY Brian Tyree Henry! Charles lil coronation is OFFICIALLY CANCELED🔥 pic.twitter.com/4TU5S0xlKi

— Nicole Nichelle (@alamanecer) May 2, 2023

I’ve always loved Brian Tyree Henry but the way he looks right here is altering something in me pic.twitter.com/Boo4JsRNYE

— F̴A̵L̷L̵O̸N̷ 🖤 (@fall0nxx) May 2, 2023

Brian Tyree Henry showing them how it's done!!! #MetGala pic.twitter.com/DBNqQEPUug

— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) May 1, 2023

brian tyree henry… this is fashion. this is style. and the face???? 10s across the board. i can’t say enough nice things. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/Pm3jH4F07A

— The Black Miranda Priestly (@imnotchase) May 1, 2023

Anyways here's my fav #metgala looks: Brian Tyree Henry wearing Karl Lagerfeld! It's giving emo purple rain + luxury. The suit is fly. He wore it, it didn't wear him! When it all falls down I will stan androgyny. 10/10 no crumbs left. pic.twitter.com/Sn9NyaPBTy

— T. Rock (@Ms_TRock) May 2, 2023

He came. He saw. He conquered the carpet!