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2025 Met Gala to Celebrate Black Style with 'Superfine' Exhibition and Star-Studded Hosts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announces the theme, dress code, and host committee for this year's gala, highlighting the cultural impact of Black menswear and dandyism.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Met Gala, scheduled for May 5, will feature the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' inspired by Monica L. Miller's book on Black dandyism and identity.
  • The official dress code, 'Tailored for You,' emphasizes individuality while nodding to the exhibition's focus on menswear and suiting.
  • Exhibition highlights include artifacts, fashion pieces, and photographs exploring Black sartorial history from the 18th century to today, with sections on themes like Freedom, Heritage, and Cool.
  • The event's host committee includes notable figures such as Spike Lee, Regina King, Janelle Monáe, Usher, and Simone Biles, alongside co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams.
  • The exhibition, opening May 10, marks The Costume Institute's first menswear-focused showcase in 20 years, spotlighting the cultural significance of Black creativity in fashion.