Vogue hosts the 2025 Met Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May with a new theme every year.
The night promises to present spectacular outfits, iconic pop culture moments and no doubt some fashion failures too.
Although the Met Gala takes place in New York City, the event is popular worldwide and if you can watch part of the event from the UK, here is everything you need to know, from the theme, guest list and how to watch.
What is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is also known as the Costume Institute Benefit or the Met Ball and is simply a luxurious charity event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
It first started back in 1948 as a simple dinner founded by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert.
But it later became the gala by former US Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and is now in the hands of the current editor Anna Wintour, who has led the magazine since 1995.
The fundraiser marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s exhibitions, which open to the public after the gala.
Every year, the event raises millions by selling tickets that cost nearly £35,000 or an entire table for between £200,000 to £300,000.
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When is the 2025 Met Gala?
The 2025 Met Gala takes place every year on the first Monday of May, and this year it will take place on Monday, May 5.
What is the Met Gala theme for 2025?
This year’s theme for the Met Gala’s exhibition is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ and will take on ” Black dandy as its subject, examining the importance of clothing and style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora”, according to British Vogue.
What is the 2025 Met Gala dress code?
The dress code for this year’s Met Gala is ‘Tailored for You’ and keeps in line with the exhibition theme, with a focus on menswear.
According to the Met, the dress code was “purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation.”
Who are the 2025 Met Gala co-chairs?
The co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala, who will be joining Anna Wintour, are musician Pharrell Williams, actor Colman Domingo, F1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton, and musician A$AP Rocky.
Also joining the co-chairs is basketball star Lebron James, who will be an honorary co-chair.
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How to watch the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in the UK
Vogue will be hosting a live stream for the event to see all the A-listers’ red-carpet arrival and exclusive interviews.
The live stream will be available on the Vogue YouTube Channel when it starts at 11pm (GMT).
The live stream will be hosted by Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, Ego Nwodim and Emma Chamberlain.
