Romeo Beckham Just Made His 2026 Met Gala Debut in Kink-Inspired Burberry Tailoring

Tonight, Romeo hit the steps with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley under the Burberry banner, wearing a black grainy wool suit (yes, “understated”). “It felt very thoughtful and personal,” he said. “I always tend to go for double-breasted suits, so Daniel [Lee] I took a Burberry piece from my own wardrobe as a starting point and redesigned it into a custom piece, adding leather details to make it feel modern and special. Those rectangular leather peak lapels, paired with a black rectangular leather shirt, tie and embroidered scarf, were a discreet thematic homage (given the evening’s “Fashion as Art” brief) to provocative photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who lensed New York’s underground fetish and BDSM scenes. “His images have had such a powerful impact on both art and fashion – you can see that here.” “The result? “Super smooth look, I love it. “

All in all, it’s a full-circle moment for Romeo, who made his debut at the age of 12 in Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2013 campaign with Cara Delevingne and Edie Campbell, before appearing in the brand’s 2014 and 2015 Christmas ads. “I remember my first job very well,” he said. “So to be able to attend my first Met Gala with Burberry and represent a British brand makes it all the more meaningful.”

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