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The Met Gala is set to return in 2025, and the highly anticipated event will again occur on the first Monday in May. On May 5, 2025, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the gala alongside honorary chair LeBron James.
This announcement, made on October 9, 2024, by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has raised excitement for one of the fashion world’s biggest nights.
The museum also revealed the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which will shape the event’s theme.
Met Gala 2025 co-chairs
This year’s co-chairs include a mix of familiar faces and new names. Actor Colman Domingo, who made his Met Gala debut in 2024 in a Willy Chavarria suit, will return to co-chair the event. Domingo’s 2024 look was a tribute to late icons Chadwick Boseman and André Leon Talley.
Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who has attended the gala since 2015, is another co-chair. Known for his trackside style and frequent appearances at fashion shows, Hamilton has become a fashion fixture in recent years.
A$AP Rocky, who has a history of memorable appearances at the gala, will also co-chair the 2025 event. In 2021, the rapper made headlines alongside Rihanna for their red-carpet appearance, with A$AP sporting a massive multicolored quilt. The duo returned in 2023, paying homage to late designer Karl Lagerfeld with stunning looks that wowed attendees.
Pharrell Williams, a Met Gala veteran, will co-chair the event again in 2025. He previously co-hosted the 2017 event for the theme “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.” His distinct fashion has made him a key figure in fashion circles for years.
Finally, LeBron James will serve as the honorary chair. The basketball superstar will attend his first Met Gala, further amplifying the anticipation for the 2025 event.
Met Gala 2025 theme and exhibition details
The 2025 Met Gala will celebrate the indelible influence of Black men's style, focusing on dandyism, a fashion movement known for its sharp, elegant, and often flamboyant dress. The Costume Institute’s exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," is inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.
The exhibition promises to showcase garments, paintings, photographs, and more, all exploring Black men's style from the 18th century to the present day.
Monica L. Miller will serve as a guest curator for the exhibition, working alongside Costume Institute Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton. According to Miller, dandyism is "dressing wisely and well" and has historically been used as a tool to rethink identity and push societal boundaries, especially during times of enslavement.
As Miller explains, dandyism was a way for Black individuals to express autonomy and challenge who and what counted as human during these oppressive periods.
The exhibition will highlight how Black individuals transitioned from being enslaved and stylized as luxury objects to becoming global trendsetters, reshaping fashion worldwide. With this deep exploration of Black style, the 2025 Met Gala promises to celebrate a profound history of influence and creativity.
While the official dress code for the 2025 gala has not yet been announced, it is expected to align with the exhibition’s theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The dress code will likely be revealed in early 2025, giving attendees time to craft their looks inspired by Black dandyism and the historical significance of the theme.
In 2024, the Met Gala followed the theme "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," featuring 250 items spanning over 400 years of fashion history. The dress code, announced as "The Garden of Time," saw stars like Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, and Bad Bunny in striking floral-inspired ensembles.
The 2025 gala is expected to be a highlight of the year, bringing together fashion, history, and culture to celebrate the style that has shaped the world.
