Overview

• The 2025 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' exhibition.
• This year’s theme explores Black dandyism and the evolution of Black menswear, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book 'Slaves to Fashion.'
• The gala is co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton, with LeBron James as honorary chair, though he missed the event due to a knee injury.
• Guests interpreted the 'Tailored for You' dress code with creative and personalized takes on tailored fashion, celebrating individuality and cultural legacy.
• The exhibition, running from May 10 to October 26, 2025, features garments, photographs, and artifacts that connect Black sartorial identity to themes of liberation and self-expression.