The Met Gala plans its grand return to New York City on May 5, 2025. Top names in art and show business will lead this famous fashion night.
Oscar star Colman Domingo joins race driver Lewis Hamilton and music makers A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams as the main hosts. Basketball great LeBron James adds his name as a special chair. Anna Wintour, who runs Vogue magazine, keeps her usual place as head of the event.
This year's theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The idea comes from Monica L. Miller's book about Black fashion history. Her work examines how Black men use clothes to make strong statements about who they are. The dress code reads "Tailored For You," letting guests bring their sense of style to the night.
Many stars will join the big night. Singer Doechii, runner Sha'Carri Richardson, and actor Ayo Edebiri have spots on the list. Filmmaker Spike Lee, sports star Angel Reese, and singer Janelle Monaé plan to come. Usher and Olympic star Simone Biles with her husband, Jonathan Owens round out the group.
The Met Gala costs $30,000 for one seat, and a full table costs $275,000. However, some lucky guests need not pay. Wintour asks new fashion makers to come for free, and stars who wear special outfits from top designers often come at no cost.
Many rich people stand ready if seats open up. "I know big names who wait for last-minute spots," says Cameron Silver, who sells old fashion items. "They keep their clothes ready, just in case."
The Met Gala likes to feel small and special. Most years, they ask 500 people. Once, they had 800 guests, but that felt big. "We want people to feel close," says Sylvana Ward Durrett from Vogue. Even famous guests must wait for their own invite—having a famous friend or partner does not mean they can bring them.
This grand night sets the tone for art and fashion each spring. As May comes near, the world waits to see what bold looks and fresh ideas will walk up those museum steps.
Oscar star Colman Domingo joins race driver Lewis Hamilton and music makers A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams as the main hosts. Basketball great LeBron James adds his name as a special chair. Anna Wintour, who runs Vogue magazine, keeps her usual place as head of the event.
This year's theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The idea comes from Monica L. Miller's book about Black fashion history. Her work examines how Black men use clothes to make strong statements about who they are. The dress code reads "Tailored For You," letting guests bring their sense of style to the night.
Many stars will join the big night. Singer Doechii, runner Sha'Carri Richardson, and actor Ayo Edebiri have spots on the list. Filmmaker Spike Lee, sports star Angel Reese, and singer Janelle Monaé plan to come. Usher and Olympic star Simone Biles with her husband, Jonathan Owens round out the group.
The Met Gala costs $30,000 for one seat, and a full table costs $275,000. However, some lucky guests need not pay. Wintour asks new fashion makers to come for free, and stars who wear special outfits from top designers often come at no cost.
Many rich people stand ready if seats open up. "I know big names who wait for last-minute spots," says Cameron Silver, who sells old fashion items. "They keep their clothes ready, just in case."
The Met Gala likes to feel small and special. Most years, they ask 500 people. Once, they had 800 guests, but that felt big. "We want people to feel close," says Sylvana Ward Durrett from Vogue. Even famous guests must wait for their own invite—having a famous friend or partner does not mean they can bring them.
This grand night sets the tone for art and fashion each spring. As May comes near, the world waits to see what bold looks and fresh ideas will walk up those museum steps.
