The annual Met Gala, a major event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, drew celebrities to New York on Monday, May 5, 2025. The evening raises funds for the institute and serves as the opening for its spring exhibition. This year's theme focused on Black style.
The event generated $31 million for the Costume Institute, according to organizers. This amount represents a record for the yearly benefit. Funds came from ticket sales, reported to be around $75,000 per guest, and corporate sponsorships. Instagram, the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, and Africa Fashion International contributed support.Attendees walked the museum's stairs wearing outfits designed for the occasion. The 2025 dress code, "Made to Measure," drew inspiration from the new exhibition, "Superfine: Sastrería de Estilo Negro." The exhibit explores the history of Black tailoring and dandism.The gathering brings together figures from entertainment, music, sports, and fashion. This year's co-chairs included Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams, musician A$AP Rocky, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, and actor Colman Domingo.
Guests interpreted the theme in various ways. Demi Moore wore a Thom Browne gown designed to resemble a man's tie, featuring extensive beadwork that took thousands of hours to create. Teyana Taylor arrived in a Marc Jacobs outfit that included a large red cape, referencing her song "Rose in Harlem." Anne Hathaway's look paid tribute to fashion editor Andre Leon Talley.
The event is known for its exclusivity, hosting a limited guest list each year. Many attendees are dressed by fashion houses that sponsor their presence.
The Met Gala is a significant moment in the fashion calendar, watched globally for the styles displayed by its high-profile guests.
Usher, a member of the event's host committee, commented on the theme, stating, "This year's theme is not only timely, but it also speaks to our rich culture that should always be widely celebrated."
