The Met Gala 2025 is going to be an incredible event, with a focus on menswear and black style, celebrating cultural history and fashion. Here are some key details:
Theme:
This year’s theme is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The dress code, Tailored for You, highlights the importance of suiting and menswear in black culture, especially with a nod to dandyism from the 18th century to today. This is the first Met Gala in more than two decades to exclusively focus on menswear.
Hosts & Co-chairs:
The co-chairs for the evening are Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and LeBron James. The event will also feature a star-studded host committee, including figures like Simone Biles, Usher, Tyla, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and more.
When & Where:
The Met Gala takes place on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York City. Guests typically begin arriving around 6 p.m. EST. While the event itself is private, the red carpet is an opportunity for fans to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrities in elaborate outfits.
Viewing the Event:
If you’re not attending in person, you can watch the event streamed live across various platforms. Vogue will be hosting the livestream, and you can also catch the coverage on Peacock and E! Online. Additionally, social media will be flooded with photos and videos from the event.
Ticket Info:
The Met Gala is an exclusive event by invitation only. Tickets cost around $75,000 for an individual seat, with a 10-seat table starting at $350,000. All ticket proceeds go toward the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
It’s shaping up to be a night full of history, fashion, and celebration of black culture! Do you have any favorite celebrities or designers you’re hoping to see at the event?