when is met gala 2025 theme

The Met Gala 2025 theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which celebrates Black dandyism and the history of Black style in menswear. The theme is inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity." The exhibition explores how Black individuals have used fashion as a form of self-expression, resistance, and identity formation from the 18th century to today. The event will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with the exhibition running from May 10 to October 26, 2025. The dress code for the gala is "Tailored for You," focusing on sophisticated menswear and tailored styles, in line with the theme. Co-chairs for the event include Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as an honorary chair.