Pharrell’s Gold Grill Decoded: How He Served ‘Dandy’ at the 2025 Met Gala
Let’s keep it low-key, but Pharrell Williams just made a gold grill the headline act at the 2025 Met Gala. In a recent interview with People Magazine, the producer-turned-style icon revealed how this custom mouthpiece wasn’t just jewelry—it was his secret weapon for channeling the evening’s ‘Dandy’ theme. Pharrell broke down the process, from sketch to sparkle, and shared why he thinks a grill can be every bit as elegant as top hats and cravats.
He teamed up with Brooklyn’s own Shift Jewelry, known for blending streetwear swagger with Old World craftsmanship. According to People, the duo spent months perfecting the 18-karat motif: an intricate lattice of gold that mirrors the Baroque flourishes of classic dandy attire. Pharrell called it “teeth couture,” noting that every curve and edge was designed to catch the light during the Gala’s candlelit moments. He even sent his dental impressions via secure courier to Shift’s Lower East Side atelier, proving that fashion risks sometimes require high-tech logistics.
In true millennial fashion, Pharrell gave fans a behind-the-scenes peek on Instagram Stories, tagging @ShiftJewelry and dropping a low-key clip of gold bars being melted down. He quipped, “If you’re gonna do Dandy, you might as well do it from the inside out.” That offhand remark echoes a feature in Dotdash Meredith’s fashion feed, which pointed out that Pharrell’s grill balanced modern hip-hop bravado with the refined poise of 19th-century gentlemen. It wasn’t just bling; it was a statement on how subcultures can borrow—and elevate—historical style tropes.
Beyond the grill, Pharrell’s look was pure curated nonchalance: a slim-cut velvet tailcoat from Chanel’s archive, a crisp white cravat, and patent leather loafers. His longtime stylist, Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, told People Magazine that the goal was to fuse aristocratic flair with Pharrell’s signature chill. She described the final ensemble as “somewhere between Oscar Wilde on acid and Sunday morning in Miami.” The result? A photo that’s already gone viral, racking up millions of social impressions within hours.
Critics have been buzzing about whether this grill moment will spark a broader trend. Vogue’s street-style photographers are already scouting for gold-toothed revelers at every fall fashion week. And on Twitter, fans have been dissecting close-ups of Pharrell’s dental work, speculating on diamond accents or hidden enamel inlays. Pharrell himself stayed cool, telling Dotdash Meredith that he views fashion as “just another way to remix culture.” In his view, the real secret isn’t the gold—it’s the confidence to wear it when everyone else is playing it safe.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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