Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie designs Diana Ross’s show-stopping 18-foot gown at 2025 Met Gala (Pictures)

Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie designs Diana Ross’s show-stopping 18-foot gown at 2025 Met Gala (Pictures)

Diana Ross made a triumphant return to the Met Gala after a 22-year hiatus, captivating attendees with a breathtaking ensemble that paid homage to her

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Diana Ross made a triumphant return to the Met Gala after a 22-year hiatus, captivating attendees with a breathtaking ensemble that paid homage to her family.

The 81-year-old music icon donned a custom white gown adorned with crystals and beads, featuring an extraordinary 18-foot train. The train was intricately embroidered with the names of her five children—Rhonda, Tracee, Chudney, Ross, and Evan—and her eight grandchildren—Raif, Callaway, Everlee, Leif, Indigo, Jagger, Bronx, and Ziggy.

This heartfelt creation was a collaborative effort between Ross, her son Evan Ross, and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie.

The ensemble was completed with a dramatic feathered cape and a matching oversized hat, embodying the evening’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

Ross’s appearance was both a fashion statement and a personal tribute, seamlessly blending elegance with a celebration of her family’s legacy.