As the first Monday of May descends upon NYC, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art once again transform into the grandest runway on earth. The 2025 Met Gala—part spectacle, part social commentary—unfurls not just as a fashion event, but as a cultural checkpoint, where headline-making celebrities meet haute couture. 

Officially known as the Costume Institute Benefit, the Met Gala is far more than a fundraiser. It’s fashion’s equivalent of the Oscars, the Super Bowl of style, hype, and a living, breathing museum exhibit all at once. What began in 1948 as a modest midnight dinner has evolved into a globally anticipated spectacle, where celebrities, designers, and cultural icons don’t simply walk the carpet—they make sartorial statements.

It’s now 2025, and the Met Gala has transcended fashion to become a cultural milestone, etched into our collective memory with unforgettable moments. We still remember Rihanna’s breathtaking Guo Pei gown from The Met’s 2015 exhibit China: Through the Looking Glass. Princess Diana’s elegant navy Dior slip dress—a tribute to Christian Dior—that captivated onlookers with its grace. 

And, of course, Billy Porter’s legendary golden, god-like entrance in 2019 for Camp: Notes on Fashion, carried aloft by six shirtless attendants—an image forever burned into fashion history.

The Met Gala isn’t just a fashion event—where celebrities showcase their most extravagant fits—it’s a reflection of evolving identities and evanescent global moods. Themes like Punk: Chaos to Couture (2013), Manus x Machina (2016), and In America: A Lexicon of Fashion (2021) have sparked profound conversations on everything from gender fluidity and digital aesthetics to political protest and pop surrealism.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Met Gala: 

When is the 2025 Met Gala?

The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025, continuing the tradition of the first Monday in May.

Where is the Met Gala held?

The event takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where a sweeping crimson carpet covers the museum’s grand staircase leading into the Costume Institute. 

What is the theme & dress code for the 2025 Met Gala?

The theme for the 2025 Met Gala is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”. It’s inspired by Monica L. Miller’s pioneering cultural history, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity (2009). It will reveal twelve key characteristics of Dandy Style, including Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, Champion, Respectability, Jook, Heritage, Beauty, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism. 

The dress code for this year’s Met Gala is “Tailored for You“, a nod to the exhibition’s focus on menswear and suited fashion. This theme is expected to bring outpouring of sartorial creativity, allowing attendees to showcase their unique interpretations of Dandy Style, sharp tailoring, super sophistication, and personal flamboyance.

Who is hosting the Met Gala 2025?

The 2025 Met Gala will be co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James serving as an honorary chair.

Who’s expected to attend the 2025 Met Gala—and who are we clamoring for?

While the official guest list has yet to be confirmed, here are a few stars we’re hoping will grace the Met steps: 

• With A$AP Rocky serving as a co-chair, it’s all but certain that Rihanna will make her highly anticipated return.
• Ayo Edebiri, a standout from last year’s hosting committee, is also expected to return, and fans are eager to see how her style evolves under this year’s theme.
• Rising star—and rebel—Chappell Roan, who’s exploded onto the scene over the past year, could be a perfect fit for the “Tailored for You” dress code. We’re hoping she makes waves with her Met Gala debut in dazzling style.
• Fans are buzzing about a potential Charli XCX debut—unconfirmed, but highly anticipated.
• After making waves in 2022, we hope Jacob Elordi returns with a fresh, daring twist on classic tailoring.
• Janelle Monáe is expected to be a red carpet standout; her past Met Gala appearances have been nothing short of iconic.
• We’re also watching to see if Lady Gaga makes a dramatic return—no one knows how to turn a theme into performance art quite like her.
• As a co-chair, Lewis Hamilton is confirmed to attend, and expectations are high for him to embrace the dandy-inspired theme with precision and spectacular flair.
• We’re champing at the bit to see the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Nicola Coughlan, and Sabrina Carpenter—each known for their smashing red carpet style—bring their own interpretations of tailored elegance to fashion’s biggest night.