Homage to Tom of Finland

Luke Evan’s Met Gala ensemble draws from the bold, graphic sensuality of Tom of Finland,
echoing his precise linework, celebration of subcultures, and unapologetic eroticism.

Palomo’s creative director Alejandro Gómez Palomo explains:

‘’Tom of Finland and his universe have always been part of my imagination, my inspiration, and my work. It is inevitable to look to one of the great illustrators of 20th-century Gay culture as a reference: an artist capable of creating a visual language that is so sexy, so masculine, so charged with eroticism, but also with humor, freedom, and a profound fascination with male beauty. That imagery connects naturally with the sensibility of Palomo, a house that has historically explored desire, identity, sensuality, and new ways of understanding masculinity.

To see such a powerful representation of Queer art on the Met carpet, and for it to be worn by a member of our own community, fills me with pride and emotion. For me, this suit is not just a fashion piece: it is a tribute to a visual, emotional, and political genealogy that came before us and continues to pave the way.’’