Overview

• The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5, inaugurated the Costume Institute's exhibition 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' focused on Black dandyism over 300 years.
• The gala raised a record $31 million for the Costume Institute, marking its highest-ever fundraising total.
• Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy during her red carpet appearance, adding a personal milestone to the evening.
• LeBron James, originally an honorary co-chair, was absent due to a knee injury, with his wife Savannah representing him.
• A small pro-Gaza protest occurred outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflecting the broader political tensions surrounding the event.