Met Gala 2025 is just days away: Everything you need to know about fashion's biggest night
The 2025 Met Gala took place on Monday, May 5, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year's theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrated the rich history and influence of Black dandyism, focusing on the evolution of tailoring and style in shaping Black identities.
*Theme and Exhibition*
Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the Costume Institute's spring 2025 exhibition delved into the significance of clothing and style in the formation of Black identities across the Atlantic diaspora. Curated by Miller and Andrew Bolton, the exhibit was organized into 12 sections, each representing characteristics defining dandy style: Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, Champion, Respectability, Jook, Heritage, Beauty, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism.
*Dress Code*
The dress code, titled “Tailored for You,” was a nod to the exhibition's focus on menswear. It encouraged attendees to interpret suiting and tailoring through personal and cultural lenses, resulting in a diverse array of ensembles that honored the theme while showcasing individual creativity
*Co-Chairs and Notable Attendees*
The 2025 Met Gala was co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A\$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James serving as an honorary chair. The event attracted approximately 450 guests from various spheres, including fashion, arts, sports, and politics.
*Highlights and Fashion Moments*
The red carpet featured a myriad of interpretations of the theme, with attendees embracing bold colors, intricate tailoring, and cultural references. Notably, designer Willy Chavarría and artist Maluma donned custom suits inspired by Pachuco style, emphasizing cultural resistance and identity. Whoopi Goldberg made a striking appearance in a custom black duchess satin dress by Thom Browne, adorned with over 350,000 matte white sequins, honoring the theme's focus on Black style and craftsmanship.
*How to Watch*
For those who missed the live event, the Met Gala red carpet was livestreamed on Vogue's website and social media channels, allowing fashion enthusiasts worldwide to partake in the evening's glamour.
The 2025 Met Gala not only celebrated fashion but also served as a platform to honor and explore the profound impact of Black style and identity in the sartorial world