Met Gala is planning for the future, and so are the fans. Although the 2025 Met Gala is in May 2025, the major Hollywood event has chosen to prepare earlier. As known, the Met Gala is an event that demands much effort and resources.
On October 9, 2024, the Met Gala’s organizers formally announced its theme for the 2025 edition. With the theme officially announced, stars must choose their outfits for next year’s celebration.
The announcement was met with speculations from fans who can’t wait to see their favorite celebrities on the free carpet. Fans have also started speculating which celebrities they think would “kill” the theme. Here’s all you need to know.
Vogue unveiled the Met Gala 2025 Theme
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Vogue announced the 2025 Met Gala will be held on May 5, 2024, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. According to Vogue, the event will be co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour.
Additionally, LeBron James will hold his honorary chair position for the May 2025 event. The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts the annual Met Gala as a fundraiser for charitable causes.
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However, what makes the event stand out is that it coincided with the department’s fashion exhibition’s opening. Because of its charitable purpose, the Met Gala raises an average of eight figures annually.
Since visitors must abide by the museum’s no-phone and no-social-media policy, little is known about the event. However, a dinner and high-profile performance are featured in the run-of-show, and guests are also free to explore the exhibit.
What Is the 2025 Met Gala Theme
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition. The theme of the 2025 event is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
The exhibit will explore the enduring style of Black men in the context of dandyism from the 18th century to the present. It will feature clothing, paintings, photos, and more. The theme takes inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.”
According to Vogue, Miller will co-curate the exhibition with Andrew Bolton, the curator in charge of the Costume Institute.
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What Was the Met Gala 2024 Theme?
The 2024 Met Gala was themed “Sleeping Beauty: Reawakening Fashion” and took place on May 6, 2024. The event’s attendees dressed to reflect “The Garden of Time” looks, inspired by J.G. Ballard’s short tale of the same name.
The story connects to ‘The Garden of Time’ by exploring the cyclical nature of human history and creation. The show celebrated clothing and fashion so delicate that they could only be worn once. Consequently, the dresses have been termed sleeping beauties and are kept in the meticulous archives of the Costume Institute.
Per the Metropolitan Museum of Art, there is a variety of clothing on exhibit at the museum. The exhibition started with an Elizabethan bodice from the 17th century, symbolizing the beauty, fragility, and unavoidable disintegration of the natural world.
A Look Back at 2024’s Most Iconic Met Gala Looks
While the guest list for the Met gala is usually kept hidden until the eve of the event, the chairs are announced prior. Hence, some of the biggest stars in the industry regularly show up at the event dubbed “the Oscars of fashion.”
When the event began, the co-chairs of the 2024 Met Gala, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, and Anna Wintour of Vogue, came atop the red carpet to greet visitors. The co-chairs began the night by showcasing their nature-themed outfits.
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Many red-carpet looks featured floral motifs worn by stars like Demi Moore, Amanda Seyfried, and Ayo Edebiri. However, many guests, such as Zendaya, Lana del Rey, and Cardi B, embraced the transient theme by leaning towards darker tones.
Tyla’s hourglass sand dress and Mindy Kaling’s “Melting Flower of Time” gown by Gaurav Gupta cleverly interpreted the theme of the event. While Phoebe Dynevor and Elle Fanning channeled “Sleeping Beauty” themes, Nicole Kidman and Iris Law embraced vintage looks.
Fans are eager to experience the 2025 Met Gala, which promises to serve looks like never before.
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