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Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code & Highlights
The 2025 Met Gala has come and gone, but the excitement lingers. From its powerful theme to standout fashion moments, here's a complete guide to what went down at fashion’s most anticipated night.
What Is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event benefiting the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Traditionally timed to open the institute’s spring exhibition, the gala has grown into a cultural spectacle. In 2025, it raised a record-breaking $31 million—the highest in the event’s 77-year history.
When Was the 2025 Met Gala?
The gala took place on Monday, May 5, 2025, with red carpet arrivals beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST. Missed it? You can still catch all the red carpet highlights on Vogue’s official live blog and video coverage.
Where Can You Watch It?
The 2025 Met Gala was livestreamed across Vogue’s digital platforms, including YouTube. Hosts Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, and Ego Nwodim guided viewers through the evening’s glamour, giving fans a front-row seat to the iconic event.
What Was the 2025 Theme?
This year’s theme was inspired by the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Drawing from Monica L. Miller’s influential book Slaves to Fashion, the exhibit highlights Black dandyism and the enduring influence of Black fashion and self-expression. It is organized into 12 thematic sections, ranging from Heritage and Presence to Cool and Cosmopolitanism.
The exhibition opens May 10 and runs through October 26, featuring works by artists such as Torkwase Dyson, André Grenard Matswa, Tyler Mitchell, and more.
Who Hosted the 2025 Met Gala?
The event was co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour. LeBron James was named honorary chair but was unable to attend due to injury.
A prestigious host committee included luminaries like André 3000, Janelle Monáe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Dapper Dan, Ayo Edebiri, and Spike Lee, among others.
What Was the Dress Code?
This year’s dress code was “Tailored for You”, a direct nod to the exhibition’s menswear focus and the historical elegance of Black tailoring. Attendees interpreted the theme through bold suiting, archival pieces, and personalized statements in fabric and form.
What Happens Inside the Gala?
Though largely private, the evening includes a cocktail hour, dinner, a performance, and exclusive access to the exhibit. Guests dined under a projection of Cy Gavin’s Untitled (Sky) inside the Temple of Dendur and were greeted by a floral installation of narcissus blooms.
Chef Kwame Onwuachi curated this year’s menu, crafting a celebration of diasporic cuisine—from hoecakes with crispy chicken to Creole-roasted chicken and a “Bodega Special Cosmic Brownie.”
Where Is the Met Gala Held?
The gala is hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Celebrities often stay at nearby luxury hotels, including The Mark and The Carlyle, making them hotspots for star sightings on gala night.
Who Gets Invited?
Approximately 450 guests attend each year, including top celebrities, designers, athletes, artists, and industry icons. Past attendees have included Rihanna, Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many more.
Want More Met Gala Moments?
From red carpet recaps to behind-the-scenes exclusives, you can explore every look and moment from the 2025 Met Gala on Vogue's website.
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