Everything to Know About the 2025 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code, How to Watch & More

Fashion’s most-watched red carpet event is back. The 2025 Met Gala takes place on Monday, May 5, 2025, at its iconic home, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. With a bold new theme and a powerful slate of co-chairs, this year’s gala promises to be more thought-provoking—and tailored—than ever.

What Is the Met Gala?

The Met Gala is the annual fundraising gala for the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It marks the opening of the Institute’s annual exhibition and helps fund the department’s exhibitions, publications, and operations. Beyond its cultural and philanthropic significance, it’s also the most high-profile fashion event of the year.

When Is the Met Gala 2025?

This year’s gala happens on Monday, May 5, 2025—continuing the tradition of being held on the first Monday of May.

2025 Met Gala Theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

Announced in October 2024, the 2025 Met Gala theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The exhibition, spearheaded by curator Andrew Bolton and guest curator Monica L. Miller, explores the aesthetics and influence of Black dandyism—a historically rich and nuanced style tradition rooted in resistance, refinement, and identity.

Inspired by Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the exhibit will feature 12 sections, including Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Freedom, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism. These highlight the significance of tailoring in Black history, culture, and self-expression.

What Is the 2025 Dress Code?

This year, organizers set the dress code as “Tailored for You”—a nod to the exhibition’s focus on suiting and menswear. They encourage guests to interpret the theme in their own way, blending personal identity with the art of tailoring. Expect to see custom suits, gender-fluid fashion, structured silhouettes, and powerful reinterpretations of formalwear.

Who Is Hosting the 2025 Met Gala?

Official Co-Chairs:

Pharrell Williams
Colman Domingo
Lewis Hamilton
A$AP Rocky
Anna Wintour (longtime Met Gala overseer)
LeBron James (honorary co-chair)

Host Committee Includes:

Doechii, Tyla, Spike Lee, Janelle Monáe, Ayo Edebiri, Dapper Dan, Sha’Carri Richardson, Angel Reese, Usher, Kara Walker, André 3000, Jeremy Pope, Audra McDonald, and more—representing a blend of music, art, activism, and fashion.

Who’s Expected to Attend?

While the official guest list is kept secret until the night of the event, several figures are likely to make appearances:

Rihanna (often a showstopper—and partner of co-chair A$AP Rocky)
Members of the host committee
Regular attendees like Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, and Sarah Jessica Parker

Where Is the Met Gala Held?

The event takes place at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Many celebrities begin their evening at The Mark Hotel, The Carlyle, or The Pierre, where they’re photographed in their looks before walking the famous Met steps.

What Happens Inside the Met Gala?

Phones and social media are banned once inside, preserving the exclusivity of the evening. Guests enjoy:

A private dinner by acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi
An exclusive preview of the Superfine exhibition
A musical performance
And, of course, the industry’s most elite mingling

How to Watch the 2025 Met Gala Livestream

If you didn’t snag a five-figure ticket, you can still catch all the action from home:

1. Vogue Livestream

When: Starts 6:00 PM ET, May 5
Where: Vogue.com, Vogue’s YouTube, Instagram, and other social platforms
Hosts: Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, Ego Nwodim, and Emma Chamberlain (special correspondent)

2. E! News Coverage

TV Broadcast: Live From E!: Met Gala 2025, starting at 6:00 PM ET/PT
Online & Social Media: Streaming on Peacock, E! Online, and E! News YouTube
Hosts: Zanna Roberts Rassi, Maria Taylor, Christian Siriano, Yvonne Orji, Elaine Welteroth, and more
CreatorCam Coverage: Hosted by Flau’jae Johnson live from The Pierre Hotel

Why the 2025 Theme Matters

This year’s theme doesn’t just celebrate fashion—it tells a deeper story. Black dandyism, originating during the transatlantic slave trade, used European tailoring as a form of identity reclamation and resistance. The 2025 Met Gala brings that legacy to the forefront, merging culture, craftsmanship, and couture in one powerful night.

While we’re waiting, here are some of our fave looks from last year: