See the R&B legend’s Alexander McQueen ensemble

Oh yeah!” — Usher made it to the 2024 Met Gala.

The 45-year-old 2024 Super Bowl halftime headliner, wearing a black suit and hat, accompanied by a cape, climbed the stairs outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday evening while holding an accessory that resembled a dripping rose.

The all-black ensemble was a custom Alexander McQueen look designed by Seán McGirr. Look closer and you’ll see “all-over jetstone embroidery and red-dipped rose appliqué detail,” an X post (formerly Twitter) from @McQueen explained.

Speaking to USA TODAY’s Anika Reed on the red carpet, the Grammy-winning hitmaker described the outfit as “exotic, romantic but still within the garden theme.”

Last year, the “Love in this Club” crooner stepped out to the Met Gala in a look created by Bianca Saunders: a black suit, black sunglasses, leather gloves and a cream tie paired with a shiny tie knot brooch in honor of 2023. theme , which was a tribute to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

The R&B legend’s performance comes on the heels of some not-so-great news last weekend, when his Lovers & Friends music festival was canceled hours before showtime due to a high wind warning.

Usher, who first teased a full performance of his album ‘Confessions’ to celebrate its 20th anniversary, took to Instagram to share his feelings about the festival’s cancellation.

“Mannn…I’m just as disappointed as you are,” Usher wrote on his Instagram Story on Saturday. “We were getting ready to show up today and celebrate. I must follow the orders of city officials and the National Weather Service for everyone’s protection and remain strong in my belief that everything happens for a reason.

“I’m sorry we won’t see each other today, but know that I’m always working on something to express my sincere gratitude for each of you who continue to support me,” he wrote. “I’ll see you soon.”

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Usher, by the way, turned in a strong performance this year amid his career-spanning Super Bowl performance, replete with Las Vegas showgirls, roller skating and his signature fluid dance moves, leading to the release of his ninth album “Coming Home,” released in February .

Hours after his performance on Super Bowl Sunday, Usher married Jennifer Goicoechea, with whom he shares two of his four children: Sire and Sovereign, 3.

Contributions: Anika Reed

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