The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, will celebrate the Costume Institute’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition, spotlighting Black dandyism’s influence on fashion.
With co-chairs like Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, the event promises stunning red carpet moments. Here’s how to watch, when it starts, and what to expect.
When and Where to Watch the Met Gala 2025
The Met Gala 2025 red carpet starts at 5:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage starting at 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, May 5. Guest arrivals, showcasing bespoke interpretations of the “Tailored for You” dress code, are expected until 8:00 p.m. ET, though some stars may arrive fashionably late. The event occurs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but the gala is private, with a strict no-phone policy. Fans can catch the red carpet action through multiple platforms:
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— billboard (@billboard) May 5, 2025- Vogue: Livestream on Vogue.com, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, hosted by Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, Ego Nwodim, and Emma Chamberlain as special correspondents.
- E! Entertainment: Live TV coverage and streaming on EOnline.com, the E! app, and Peacock, starting at 6:00 p.m. ET, co-hosted by Zanna Roberts Rassi, Maria Taylor, Elaine Welteroth, Yvonne Orji, and Christian Siriano, with Zuri Hall on-site.
- Peacock: Streams E!’s coverage from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, including exclusive moments like celebrity departures from The Mark, Carlyle, and Pierre hotels.
Vogue’s live blog and Vanity Fair’s coverage will provide real-time updates and outfit analyses, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment.
‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ Theme and Dress Code
The 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, explores Black dandyism’s role in shaping Black identities over three centuries. The exhibition, open to the public from May 10 to October 26, 2025, features garments, photographs, and artefacts from figures like Frederick Douglass and André Leon Talley, organised into 12 sections like “Ownership” and “Cool.” It’s the Costume Institute’s first menswear-focused show since 2003’s “Men in Skirts.”
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— billboard (@billboard) May 6, 2025The dress code, “Tailored for You,” invites creative takes on menswear, from 1940s zoot suits to vibrant Congolese sapeur styles. It emphasises tailored staples like hats, canes, and pocket squares. Expect stars to blend historical and modern Black fashion influences, with potential nods to designers like Patrick Kelly or Dapper Dan.
Co-Chairs and Expected Guests
Co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as honorary chair (unable to attend due to a knee injury), the gala features a host committee including André 3000, Janelle Monáe, Usher, and Simone Biles. The guest list, kept secret until arrivals, typically includes Met Gala regulars like Rihanna, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashian-Jenners. Rumoured attendees include Shakira, Lizzo, and Blackpink’s Rosé and Lisa, with Law Roach, Zendaya’s stylist, partnering with Burberry.
JENNIE arrives at the #MetGala
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— billboard (@billboard) May 5, 2025The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” kicks off May 5 with red carpet coverage at 6:00 p.m. ET, streaming on Vogue, E!, and Peacock. Pharrell, Domingo, and others co-chair the event, celebrating Black menswear’s legacy. Tune in to witness stars like Rihanna and Zendaya interpret the “Tailored for You” dress code live from the Met’s iconic steps.
