Beyond the Gates may be best known for its betrayals and bombshells. But this week, the spotlight shifts straight to the wardrobe. As Met Gala fever sweeps pop culture, the CBS daytime drama is turning heads for a different kind of reveal: its bold celebration of Black tailoring and high-fashion suiting, all led by none other than Emmy-winning costume designer Jeresa Featherstone. And trust us, the looks are just as jaw-dropping as the storylines.
A Soap Star Designer Celebrates Black Elegance
In celebration of the 2025 Met Gala motif, “Superfine: Black Tailoring Style,” Beyond the Gates showcased Jeresa Featherstone’s designs. In a series of images posted on social media, the Emmy-winning fashion designer showed off her picks from the season up to now. The visual focus reminds us that within Fairmont Crest, fashion shouts just as proudly as secrets.
One of the photos they shared together showed Tamara Tunie’s Anita Dupree wearing a regal red coat, standing confidently beside Clifton Davis’s Vernon Dupree in a timeless black suit.
Featherstone invites readers to look back at some of the show’s most iconic suiting moments. She urges them to remember that, even in daytime drama, tailoring speaks volumes.
Another highlight included couple styling. In a scene with Mike Manning’s Smitty wearing a burgundy-colored deep suit and Brandon Claybon’s Martin Richardson sporting all-black, Featherstone explained how Beyond the Gates captures the impact and involvement of African Americans in fashion.
Beyond the Gates: Fashion Rooted in Culture and Craft
Featherstone emphasized that her approach to wardrobe isn’t just stylish, it’s intentional. Accompanied by two behind-the-scenes images, one of Maurice Johnson’s Ted and Daphnée Duplaix’s Nicole Richardson, and another of Anita and Nicole from episode one, she outlined how she goes out of her way to highlight Black fashion brands and designers from throughout the diaspora.
She named individuals such as Kevan Hall, Sergio Hudson, Miguel Wilson, Koss Atelier, Richemn looks, and Ella Lisque, all of whom have contributed to the show’s highlight fashion. Another group photo, which included Tamara Tunie, Laura Buglioli, Marquita Tenaya, and Sean Freeman, captured the diversity of her styling options.
Schedule Alert: Soap Pauses for UEFA Soccer
While Beyond the Gates continues to dazzle with its wardrobe and drama, fans should take note. The CBS soap will take a brief break this week. The show will be preempted by UEFA Champions League Today, followed by the high-stakes semi-final match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona.
The Union of European Football Associations’ UEFA Champions League is among the world’s most elite soccer tournaments. As sports dominate, Beyond the Gates will take a break. But just long enough for viewers to catch their breath and maybe rewatch some of the episodes in the meantime. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest updates, spoilers, and schedule alerts from Beyond the Gates.
