The 2025 Met Gala is officially just a few months away! Read below for everything you need to know about the biggest night in fashion: from the date, to the theme, to this year's dress code.
What is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is a charity and fundraising event for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
When will the 2025 Met Gala take place?
The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5.
What is the theme of the 2025 Met Gala?
In October, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its spring exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” the exhibition is organized into 12 sections, each representing a defining characteristic of dandy style .
"Superfine" will feature clothing, paintings, photographs, etc., about black dandies from the 18th century to the present day.
St.ed. Black Dandyism is a style that began in 18th-century Europe and continues today in cities such as London, New York, and Paris; it is a distinctive style that focuses on the elegance of men's clothing and uses fashion to challenge racial and gender norms. A dandy is a man who places great importance on style, personal grooming, and sophistication. Historically, dandies dressed like aristocrats, even if they were not born wealthy.
Who will organize it?
At the Met Gala, co-chairs are celebrities who help organize and promote the event. They work alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who is the traditional chair and host of the Met Gala. For 2025, the names chosen are Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and (of course) Anna Wintour.
What is the dress code?
The dress code for the 2025 Met Gala is "Tailored for You," which refers to menswear and suits that are sure to highlight the creativity of this year's attendees.
