What to know about the 2025 Met Gala The Met Gala always happens the first Monday of May. This year, that day fell on Monday, May 5. Fashion’s biggest night did not disappoint! The theme for the Met Gala 2025 was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” an ode to the fashion icon that is the Black dandy. This is the first time since 2003 that the Met Gala featured predominantly menswear, per Vogue. The 2025 Met Gala co-chairs were Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. NBA star LeBron James, who was named honorary chair at the Met Gala, canceled his appearance due to a knee injury. The Met Gala guest list included a slew of A-listers. Among the stars that arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City included Zendaya, Serena Williams, Sabrina Carpenter, Sydney Sweeney and more. Rihanna surprised Met Gala viewers with a baby bump. Here’s everything to know about the Met Gala