The MET Gala 2025 is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events on the calendar. While it’s still a few months away, excitement is building for this unforgettable night. Perhaps it’s the allure of seeing the industry’s most influential celebrities or the sheer creative explosion of the red carpet, but this exclusive fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds a unique magic that promises to surprise us once again. Here’s everything we know so far.
When is the MET Gala 2025?
Traditionally, the MET Gala takes place on the first Monday of May each year. Mark your calendars for May 5th, 2025.
Where is the MET Gala 2025?
Since its inception in 1979, the MET Gala has been held in New York City. The Metropolitan Museum of Art will once again host the event, making the Big Apple the official home for this glamorous gathering.
What is the theme of the MET Gala 2025?
The theme of the MET Gala 2025 is one of the most anticipated reveals each year. While Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening of Fashion was chosen for 2024, the gala has a history of stunning themes, like Karl Lagerfeld: A line of Beauty in 2023, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination in 2018, and countless others that have provided a perfect platform for creative expression. This year, the Costume Institute’s exhibition, *Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,* sets the stage for the MET Gala’s sartorial theme.
Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – A Celebration of Black Fashion
For those in the know, the MET Gala marks the official opening of the Costume Institute’s annual exhibition. While the exhibition’s theme often influences the gala’s dress code, it’s not always the same. In 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will showcase *Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.* This groundbreaking exhibition, the first dedicated to menswear since 2003, will explore the world of Black dandyism and its impact on fashion history. Inspired by Monica Miller’s book *Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity* (2009), the exhibition will feature a range of styles, from 18th-century art to modern-day runways and entertainment.
Who are the hosts of the MET Gala 2025?
With the theme announced, the hosts for the MET Gala 2025 have also been revealed. Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and Anna Wintour will serve as co-chairs, with LeBron James as the honorary host. This star-studded lineup promises an unforgettable night filled with style, sophistication, and philanthropy.
