Met Gala 2025: When and how to watch the annual haute couture festival

The Met Gala 2025 is just around the corner, and if you're eager to catch all the glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking fashion, here's your ultimate guide to the event of the year.


Mark your calendars for Monday, May 5, 2025

The Met Gala will take place at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, continuing its tradition of being held on the first Monday of May. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. ET, with the red carpet arrivals setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.

The Met Gala, officially known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, has been an iconic event since its inception in 1948. Created by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, who is also the founder of the New York Fashion Week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the International Best Dressed List, the gala serves as a fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute. Initially, the event was a modest dinner, but over the decades, it has evolved into a star-studded spectacle. Attended by celebrities, designers, and influencers, it's famous for its over-the-top fashion choices based on a particular theme every year. The Met Gala is now one of the most highly anticipated nights in fashion, with bold creativity and cultural relevance.

Met Gala 2025 theme
This year's theme, " Superfine: Tailoring Black Style ," delves into the rich history and influence of Black dandyism on fashion. The exhibition explores the evolution of Black men's style from the 18th century to the present day, highlighting how fashion has been used to challenge societal norms and express identity. The accompanying exhibition at the Costume Institute will run from May 10 to October 26, 2025 . "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style explores the importance of style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, particularly in the United States and Europe. Through a presentation of garments and accessories, paintings, photographs, decorative arts, and more, from the 18th century to today, the exhibition interprets the concept of dandyism as both an aesthetic and a strategy that allowed for new social and political possibilities," an official statement says. "Superfine is organized into 12 sections, each representing a characteristic that defines the style, such as Champion, Respectability, Heritage, Beauty, and Cosmopolitanism. Together, these characteristics demonstrate how one’s self-presentation is a mode of distinction and resistance—within a society impacted by race, gender, class, and sexuality," it adds.


The official dress code, "Tailored for You," invites attendees to reinterpret menswear through a personal lens. Expect to see a fusion of classic tailoring with individual flair, embracing the essence of Black dandyism. From sharp suits to bold accessories, the red carpet will showcase a celebration of sartorial creativity and cultural expression .

This year's event is co-chaired by a dynamic group of cultural icons Anna Wintour, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and LeBron James.

Met Gala 2025 will be hosted by Vogue and the event will be available live across major social media platforms.

The Met Gala 2025 is not only a fundraiser; it's a cultural event that dictates fashion trends and conversations for the upcoming year. With its emphasis on Black style and identity, this year's gala provides a platform for meaningful conversation through the prism of fashion.