Fashion’s biggest night is almost here! With just a few weeks to go until the 2025 Met Gala, here’s your ultimate guide to what’s in store — including the date, theme, celebrity hosts, dress code, and how you can catch all the glitz and glamour from home.
What Exactly Is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is a high-profile fundraising event for the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It traditionally kicks off the opening of the institute’s annual fashion exhibition. Beyond the star-studded red carpet, it raises millions every year in support of the museum’s work.
When Is the 2025 Met Gala?
This year’s Met Gala is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025.
What’s the Theme for 2025?
The 2025 theme is inspired by the upcoming exhibition titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” announced by The Met on October 9.
The exhibit draws heavily from Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. It features 12 style-defining themes, including:
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Ownership
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Distinction
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Heritage
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Cool
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Beauty
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Presence
…and more.
You’ll find pieces ranging from garments and paintings to photography, with contributions from artists like Torkwase Dyson, Tanda Francis, André Grenard Matswa, and Tyler Mitchell. Miller herself joins Andrew Bolton as a guest curator.
Who Are the Hosts?
The Met Gala 2025 will be co-chaired by a stylish and influential lineup:
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Colman Domingo
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Lewis Hamilton
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A$AP Rocky
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Pharrell Williams
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Anna Wintour
Additionally, LeBron James steps in as an honorary chair, and a vibrant host committee includes:
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, André 3000, Janelle Monáe, Dapper Dan, Spike Lee, Tyla, Sha’Carri Richardson, and many more.
What’s the Dress Code?
This year’s fashion directive is “Tailored for You,” a clear tribute to the art of menswear and suiting. Expect daring takes on structure, silhouette, and personal flair as guests interpret the theme with creative freedom.
What Happens Inside the Gala?
Once inside the museum, guests put their phones away—no social media allowed—and the real magic unfolds:
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Cocktail hour
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Gourmet dinner by renowned chef Kwame Onwuachi
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Exclusive performances (always kept top secret!)
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A private tour of the exhibition
Where’s It Held?
The event is, as always, hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Celebrities often check into luxe nearby hotels like The Mark, where fans and photographers gather to catch early glimpses of their outfits.
Who Gets Invited?
About 450 guests receive the coveted invite, ranging from A-list celebrities to top designers, artists, athletes, and political figures. Fashion icons like Blake Lively, Rihanna, and Sarah Jessica Parker are long-time red carpet standouts.
How Can You Watch the Met Gala?
Can’t be there in person? No worries. The official Met Gala livestream is back for the fifth year, bringing real-time coverage straight to your screen.
Hosts for the 2025 stream include:
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Teyana Taylor
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La La Anthony
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Ego Nwodim
Catch the event across all Vogue digital platforms and on YouTube.
Can’t get enough of the Met Gala magic? Look into archives of iconic past looks, unforgettable moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that show why this event remains fashion’s most extravagant and meaningful night.
There’s always more. Revisit the best looks from the last decade of Met Galas.
