The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, embraced the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, celebrating the rich tradition of Black dandyism and its profound influence on fashion, identity, and resistance within the Atlantic diaspora.

Theme & Exhibition

Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s seminal book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition delves into the aesthetics and cultural significance of Black dandyism. The exhibit is organized into 12 thematic sections—such as Ownership, Freedom, and Beauty—and features garments, art, and photography from creators like Torkwase Dyson and Tyler Mitchell. This marks the museum’s first menswear-centered theme since 2003.

Dress Code: “Tailored for You”

The official dress code, “Tailored for You,” encouraged attendees to embrace bespoke fashion and expert tailoring. Guests were expected to showcase fashion blending vintage elegance with contemporary flair, including sharp tailoring and symbolic accessories.

Hosts & Honorees

The gala was co-chaired by:

• Anna Wintour

• Pharrell Williams

• A$AP Rocky

• Colman Domingo

• Lewis Hamilton

with LeBron James serving as the honorary co-chair.

How to Watch

The event was livestreamed by Vogue across several platforms, hosted by Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, Ego Nwodim, and special correspondent Emma Chamberlain.

Met Gala 2025 – Notiable Attendees

The guest list featured prominent figures from various industries, including:

• Usher

• Mary J. Blige

• Janelle Monáe

• Regina King

• Spike Lee

• Simone Biles

• Angel Reese

• Kara Walker

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

However, regulars like Blake Lively and Gisele Bündchen reportedly skipped this year.

Exhibition Details

The accompanying exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, will open to the public on May 10 and run through October 26, 2025. It explores the importance of style in the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, particularly in the United States and Europe.