The Met Gala, where couture meets culture and every thread tells a story, has brought out the icons, the envelope-pushers, and even the world’s fastest man, Noah Lyles. And let’s just say, he’s not just the world’s fastest man but also its fastest-rising fashion disruptor. Ever since Paris 2024, when he braided pearls into his hair like medals of self-expression, Lyles has been making bold style statements with the same confidence he brings to the finish line. This year, under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” he turned heads once again, effortlessly blending his athletic grace with fashion-forward flair. But while Lyles’s look on the carpet turned heads, an oversight by a major U.S. magazine also had fans talking!

Lyles arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, draped in a custom Thom Browne ensemble; the sprinter-turned-style-savant redefined red carpet menswear with a look that was equal parts athleticism and artistry. His outfit? A sharply tailored long coat with a formal flair, paired with tailored shorts and knee-high socks.

The look was topped off with Ana Khouri’s sculptural jewelry, adding a layer of fine art to his fashion game. Where others may have leaned into suiting staples, Lyles sprinted toward the unexpected. It was his remix of elegance, tailored, daring, and infused with that unmistakable Lyles energy. “I saw the shorts and I was like, ‘Everybody’s going to be wearing pants,’” Lyles told E!. “‘I can’t be like everybody else. I gotta be different. You gotta talk to me different.’” And just like that, he delivered not just a look, but a mic-drop moment – something that has long done.

Lyles isn’t here to play by fashion’s old rulebook. This isn’t even his first rodeo. Back in 2021, he walked the Met steps in a custom Pyer Moss creation, making waves then. But this time? This time, it felt like something had fully clicked. Since proposing to Jamaican sprinter Junelle Bromfield and making Olympic headlines, Lyles has been on a roll—not just on the track, but in every room he walks into.

But the night wasn’t without some slip-ups! A video posted by fashion outlet WWD began making rounds. It showed Lyles in all his bold glory—but with a glaring typo. They called him “Noah Miles.” And the internet did what it does best. Within minutes, fans were correcting the slip-up with urgency.

Fans correct the Magazine for Noah Lyles name slip up

Fans were quick to jump to correct WWD as they misidentified track star Noah Lyles as “Noah Miles” in a Met Gala video post. It started on a supportive note, with one fan cheering, “It’s Noah Lyles @LylesNoah!! Let’s get this corrected,” please,”—a friendly nudge with unmistakable admiration for the sprinter’s presence on fashion’s biggest night.

But as the mistake lingered, the tone sharpened. Another wrote, “Wrong last name. It’s Lyles. He’s the fastest man on Earth.” The frustration was understandable. Lyles, a world champion and Olympic medalist, has been a prominent face not just in athletics but in pop culture, especially after his bold fashion moments at Paris 2024 and the 2021 Met Gala.

To some fans, misspelling his name felt like a lack of professional respect. “He’s literally an Olympian. It hasn’t even been a year,” one user posted. Another echoed: “Can you drop names into a search engine for spelling and not misspell people’s names? Like a professional would do?” It was a call-out wrapped in a genuine expectation for accuracy, especially at an event where details matter.

“‘Noah Miles’ is kinda a catchy name being that he’s a track star, lol,” one user quipped, before adding, “But for real, let’s get the name right next time.” Despite the misstep, it was clear: fans loved the look but wanted Lyles to get the credit he deserved even more.