The highly anticipated 2025 Met Gala took place in New York City, marking a significant evening in the fashion calendar.
On the first Monday of May, stars gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan for this annual fundraising event, which features a different theme each year. Fans eagerly await the unique fashion statements that will emerge on the red carpet.
How to catch the event on Monday evening:
Vogue will be live streaming the event starting at 6 PM EDT on their website. Viewers can also watch on Vogue’s YouTube channel.
The live stream will be hosted by singer and actress Teyana Taylor, actor La La Anthony, and comedian Ego Nwodim.
The entertainment network E! will also provide extensive coverage, starting their Red Carpet stream at 6 PM EDT. Additional coverage will be available on E! Online and Peacock from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.
For those interested, the Associated Press will stream the departure of celebrities, beginning at 5 PM EDT from the Mark Hotel and later on their website and YouTube channel at 6:30 PM.
This year’s theme:
The 2025 theme, “Tailored for You,” aims to explore the essence of black style. This spring exhibition at the museum looks into the historical significance of black fashion and dandyism.
Notably, this is the first Met Gala to spotlight exclusively black designers and marks the first menswear theme since 2003.
Guests arriving at the gala will be greeted by the exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which promotes the menswear focus of this year’s theme, designed to inspire creativity and diverse interpretations.
According to Vogue, this year’s theme delves into the tailoring of garments that shape black identity, emphasizing the rise, significance, and influence of black dandies.
Approximately 450 guests, including emerging stars, young creatives, and notable figures from various fields such as fashion, arts, sports, and politics, are expected to attend the event on Monday evening.
