Legacy: The Official Met Gala Red Carpet Experience is produced by a passionate team of creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to excellence, cultural celebration, and impact.
Our mission is to elevate fashion, inspire purpose, and build bridges across communities through storytelling, style, and service. With decades of combined experience in event production, nonprofit engagement, media, and design, our team has come together to create a one-of-a-kind evening rooted in legacy.
Together, we are crafting a red carpet experience that is as meaningful as it is magnificent.
Meet the 2025 Co-Chairs
Each year, we select four dynamic individuals who embody Black excellence, influence, and creative distinction to serve as our Legacy Co-Chairs.
These individuals are leaders in fashion, media, business, and Government — and are chosen not only for their style, but for their commitment to legacy, leadership, and giving back.
Our 2025 Co-Chairs will be revealed throughout the month of April. Stay tuned!
Follow us on social @LegacyTheWatchParty for the official announcement and red carpet previews.
Our Co-Chairs
Franklin Myrtle
Model, Actor, Host, Brand Ambassador
Franklin Myrtle is a dynamic force in the world of fashion and entertainment, known for his magnetic presence, unwavering professionalism, and undeniable charisma. With over 25 years of experience, Franklin has effortlessly mastered the runway and the silver screen, becoming a sought-after model, actor, host, and brand ambassador.
Born in White Plains, NY to proud Haitian immigrant parents, Franklin relocated to South Florida at age 7. It was there that he developed a deep appreciation for entertainment in all its forms. After earning a degree in Sonography from the University of Central Florida and working nearly a decade in healthcare, Franklin followed his true calling—modeling and performing arts.
Franklin’s breakout moment came in 2006 with the Florida Designers Expo, paving the way for appearances at Miami International Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz Swim Week, and New York Fashion Week. His portfolio includes campaigns and collaborations with top brands like Sean John, Ralph Lauren, DSquared2, PRADA, Gucci, Nike, and Adidas, and commercial features for Pepsi, Malibu Rum, and more—most notably, alongside Serena Williams.
His acting credits include roles in major films such as Pain & Gain, Defiance, and Skeletons, and appearances in music videos with Robin Thicke, Nicki Minaj, and Mick Jenkins. Recently, Franklin made a stylish appearance in HBO’s Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That.
Franklin’s passion extends beyond the spotlight. He is deeply committed to community engagement and mentorship, consistently using his platform to uplift and inspire. He never hesitates to give back and is always looking for opportunities to develop and empower the next generation of actors and models.
As a Lifetime Achievement Award honoree for his work as an international model and fashion stylist, Franklin continues to lead with passion, excellence, and elegance. Whether commanding the runway, hosting elite events, or shining on screen, Franklin Myrtle is a name synonymous with style, substance, and star power.
Lights. Camera. Franklin.
Kevin A. Nesbitt
Educator. Entrepreneur. Cultural Curator. Style & Soul in Motion.
Kevin Nesbitt moves through the world at the intersection of education, culture, and impact. With over two decades of experience reimagining what learning and leadership can look like—from kindergarten classrooms to college campuses—he’s been opening doors and shifting mindsets every step of the way.
He co-founded not one, but two public charter schools in Brooklyn—because access, excellence, and community should never be optional. As Vice Chair of the Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School (K–8) and its new high school companion launching in 2025, he’s helping shape the next generation of changemakers right in his own neighborhood.
By day (and often long into the night), he’s VP for Student Development at St. Thomas Aquinas College, where he creates vibrant, inclusive spaces for students to grow, lead, and thrive. From equity work and wellness to real conversations and student-centered strategy, Kevin’s impact spans the full student experience. He’s held transformative roles at Columbia, The New School, and more—and he’s currently finishing his PhD, researching Caribbean-American identity and the evolution of modern family structures, inclusive of single fathers.
Kevin’s influence stretches far beyond academia. He’s the co-creator of Polarity, a magnetic lifestyle scarf designed to blend effortless fashion with adaptive function. Created for those with physical challenges or those who simply crave fuss-free elegance, Polarity is where accessibility meets elevated style. Check it out at wearpolarity.com or follow the vibe on Instagram @wearpolarity.
A lover of live music- especially dancehall and soca, sharp fits, global travel, and deep conversations. Kevin brings style, soul, and strategy to every room he enters—and he’s never met a playlist he couldn’t upgrade.
Brooklyn raised, Jamaica rooted, and forever evolving, Kevin’s proudest partners to his work are his powerhouse family inclusive of Dr. Jewel James and their two brilliant teens who are already rewriting the rules.
