The 2025 Met Gala Theme, Explained
The first Monday in May is almost upon us. I can't wait to see what celebrities, models, designers, and athletes will wear at the year's most glamorous, highly publicized red carpet. Below, I've answered all of your most burning questions about the 2025 Met Gala and the corresponding Costume Institute exhibition.
When is the 2025 Met Gala?
This year's event is on Monday, May 5, 2025. The red carpet is expected to open at approximately 5:30 p.m. EST.
Who are the co-chairs?
The 2025 co-chairs are Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour. LeBron James is an honorary chair.
Who else will attend?
While the complete guest list will remain a secret until go-time, the museum has released a list of committee members who will support the co-chairs mentioned above. The committee members are André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Grace Wales Bonner, Jordan Casteel, Dapper Dan, Doechii, Ayo Edebiri, Edward Enninful, Jeremy O. Harris, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Rashid Johnson, Regina King, Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee, Audra McDonald, Janelle Monáe, Jeremy Pope, Angel Reese, Sha'Carri Richardson, Olivier Rousteing, Tyla, Usher, and Kara Walker.
