Black dandyism: Met Gala to highlight Black influence in fashion
Black dandys and clothiers are being celebrated with this year’s Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
The first Monday of May only means one thing: fashion’s biggest night, a.k.a. the Met Gala.
The annual fashion extravaganza, one of the most coveted events of the year, returns to New York City on May 5 with the dress code “Tailored for You,” in conjunction with the Costume Institute’s “Superfine” exhibit, challenging attendees to put their bespoke spin on the spiffiness of dandyism.
The dress code, according to Vogue, pays tribute to the exhibit’s menswear focus and is “purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation.”
About 450 guests compromising of “rising stars, young creatives and paragons from the worlds of fashion, the arts, sports, and politics” are expected to walk up the famed steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Vogue says.
In anticipation for the big night, here’s what to know about the event, including who is attending, and how to watch it live.
When is the Met Gala 2025? Date, time
The Met Gala is held annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on the first Monday of May. This year the event will take place May 5.
The event, which has been chaired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour since 1995, is scheduled to kick off around 4:30 p.m. ET with the red carpet, as per Vogue.
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How to watch Met Gala 2025 red carpet
For those wanting to catch the fierce fashion in real time, the official Met Gala livestream will be broadcast across Vogue’s digital platforms, including the magazine’s official YouTube channel starting at 6 p.m. EST. The livestream will be hosted by singer and actor Teyana Taylor, actor La La Anthony, and comedian Ego Nwodim, Vogue says.
TV network and pop culture hub E! will also be airing a three-and-a-half hour red-carpet special, kicking off at 6 p.m. ET/PT, which will be co-hosted by Zanna Roberts Rassi, Maria Taylor, Elaine Welteroth, Yvonne Orji and fashion designer Christian Siriano.
A separate livestream special, airing from 6:30-8 p.m. ET, will be available across E!’s social media platforms, E! Online and streaming service Peacock.
What is the Met Gala?
The Costume Institute Benefit, commonly known as Met Gala, is a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which hosts a collection of over 33,000 fashion artifacts. The 2024 Met Gala raised approximately $26 million, according to The New York Times and The Associated Press.
Who will be at the 2025 Met Gala?
The Met Gala guest list, carefully curated by Wintour, is always kept tightly under wraps and is not known which celebrities will be in attendance at the event until the day of.
However, confirmed attendees include the co-chairs of the 2025 Met Gala, who are:
NBA superstar LeBron James, meanwhile, serves as an honorary co-chair, and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour will reprise her presiding co-chair role.
In addition to the co-chairs, a host committee consisting of Usher, Regina King, Spike Lee, Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens, Janelle Monáe, Doechii and Ayo Edebiri among others will also be present at the event.
Contributing: Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
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