The 2025 Met Gala is pullin’ up fast and ready to shut down the first Monday in May! That’s right, Roomies — the biggest night in fashion is around the corner and it’s about to be a vibe. Some of your faves are just days away from hitting the iconic red carpet in New York City. Before the gala kicks off, we wanted to put y’all on and give you all the tea — from the theme, to who might pop out, and where to catch it all. Keep scrolling to get the full rundown on the 2025 Met Gala.
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When Is The Met Gala Goin’ Down?
If you’re trying to catch the show, lock in — ’cause the Met Gala always goes down the first Monday in May. This year’s gala will take place on May 5th. According to Vogue, red carpet arrivals will likely start around 5:30 p.m. ET, and the livestream will officially kick off at 6 p.m. ET. Stay tuned with The Shade Room across platforms for live event coverage.
So, What Is The Met Gala Anyway?
Now let’s get into what the Met Gala is really about. Since 1948, it’s been the A-list fundraiser for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It’s all about celebrating fashion as art — bringing together celebrities, designers, scholars, and style lovers from every corner.
What’s This Year’s Theme?
The Los Angeles Times also shared that the theme and spring exhibit will be “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The gala’s theme matches the Met’s upcoming exhibit, which opens May 10 and runs through October 16. The inspiration comes from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.”
What’s The Dress Code Givin’ This Year?
The Met dropped the news back in February that this year’s dress code is “Tailored For You.” The Met made it known that it’s all about menswear vibes. Furthermore, Vogue also broke it down, saying the theme is meant to guide folks while still letting them flex their own creativity.
