Everything to know about the Met Gala 2025: theme, how to watch, more

It’s the first Monday in May — cue the couture chaos.Fashion’s biggest night is back, and the 2025 Met Gala promises to deliver another dazzling, drama-filled parade of style. The annual benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute isn’t just a fancy fundraiser — it’s a full-blown cultural spectacle, where celebrities compete to outdo each other on the museum’s iconic steps in looks that range from breathtaking to bonkers.This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” draws from Monica L.Miller’s 2009 book on “Black dandyism” entitled “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.”“Black dandyism,” as per Vogue, refers to a movement where sharp-dressed Black men used fashion as power, protest, and personal expression.Last year’s May 1 soirée, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” saw stars adorning themselves with a dreamy dress code in mind, “The Garden of Time.”Ensembles boasted floral accents, wood grain embellishments and more. Inspired by a 1962 J.G.

Ballard short story, the looks nodded to fleeting beauty, nature, and a crystal-studded dystopia.From the red carpet to the after-hours exhibit tour, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Met Gala on May 5.The Met Gala 2025 takes place Monday, May 5, and once again, Vogue holds the livestreaming reins. You can catch every glimmering arrival live on Vogue.com, YouTube, and the outlet’s social platforms.This year will be hosted by singer and actor Teyana Taylor, actor and producer La La Anthony and actor and comedian Ego Nwodim.Expect red carpet commentary and behind-the-scenes moments as stars arrive — and maybe another meme-able moment like Keke Palmer and Megan Thee Stallion’s 2021 chat or Jack Harlow and Emma Chamberlain’s 2022 flirt fest.This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is inspired by Monica L.Miller’s book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and ...