At the Met Gala 2025, the ultra-exclusive, invite-only fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, the world will once again be reminded of the indisputable role fashion has played in history.
On the first Monday in May, influential guests from all corners of culture will make their way across the Met Gala 2025 red carpet ever-so-elegantly draped walking over the museum’s storied steps, in celebration of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The exhibit, which includes a collection of garments, accessories, paintings, photographs, decorative art, and more from the 18th century to the modern day, presents visitors to the New York City landmark with a cultural and historical examination of Black style that has dandyism at its epicenter. It is partially inspired by Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, and she will serve as guest curator alongside Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s curator in charge.
As always, the Met Gala’s dress code is inspired by the spring exhibition. In support of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the Met Gala 2025 dress code is Tailored for You, in tribute to the show’s focus on suiting and menswear. According to The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, it is “purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation.”
When the Met Gala 2025 red carpet officially opens on Monday evening, the star-studded host committee will be there to welcome guests. This year, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams will join Condé Nast chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue Anna Wintour as co-chairs.
Below, see all of the fashion, outfits, and looks from the Met Gala 2025 red carpet. For more from the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, follow Vanity Fair’s liveblog for live updates. See who made our best-dressed list and be sure to revisit our list of the best Met Gala looks of all time.
