The Met Gala 2025 is approaching, scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This year's theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," with a dress code of "Tailored for You," a nod to the Black dandy fashion movement. The event anticipates new faces and returning regulars.

The Met Gala is known for its strict social media ban, offering the public only glimpses from the red carpet. Inside, attendees enjoy dinner and live performances. The 2024 event raised a record $26 million for the Costume Institute, with tickets costing $75,000 and tables starting at $350,000. Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and ASAP Rocky will co-chair this year's event alongside Anna Wintour.

Past Met Galas have featured elaborate decorations, transforming the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2024, a moss-covered tree sculpture represented the "Sleeping Beauties" theme, while 2023 featured a spherical wall of crystals for "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty." Ambient lighting and floral arrangements enhance the atmosphere, with table settings meticulously designed by Vogue contributing editor Eaddy Kiernan.

Chef Kwame Onwuachi will prepare the dinner this year. Entertainment includes live performances; Ariana Grande performed in 2024. The event also allows celebrities to mingle and view the Costume Institute's latest exhibit before it opens to the public. The "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibit, inspired by Monica L. Miller's "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity," will open on May 10 and run until October 26, 2025.

Over the years, the Met Gala has witnessed daring and unconventional fashion choices. Some memorable looks include Jared Leto's Choupette costume and Doja Cat's feline prosthetics in 2023. Lil Nas X's pearl-covered ensemble and Kim Kardashian's full anonymity in 2021 also made headlines. Priyanka Chopra's theatrical Dior ensemble in 2019, Cardi B's feathered Thom Browne gown, and Katy Perry's chandelier outfit have all contributed to the Met Gala's history of bold fashion statements.

Other memorable Met Gala moments include Rihanna's rosebush-inspired Valentino gown in 2023, Janelle Monáe's revealing Thom Browne coat, and Frank Ocean's robot baby accessory in 2021. Celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra (2019), Kim Kardashian (2021), Jared Leto (2023), Rihanna (2015), and Katy Perry (2019) have all been part of meme-worthy fashion moments.

This year’s Met Gala is expected to see first-time appearances from celebrities such as LeBron James, Chappell Roan, Walton Goggins, Mikey Madison, Doechii, Rose (BLACKPINK), Lisa (BLACKPINK), Felix (Stray Kids), Shahboozey, Paige Buekcers, Georgina Rodriguez, and Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift is also rumoured to attend.