The 2025 Met Gala theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
What is the theme of this year’s Met Gala?
This year’s theme takes its cue from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition and is inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.
The exhibition, according to reports, will be split into 12 sections, each highlighting a different element of dandy fashion, such as Ownership, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, and Heritage.
The Met Gala is not just a fashion event—it’s a celebration of culture and history. This year, the focus is on honouring Black style and how it has been used to express identity, confidence, and creativity, especially through tailored fashion.
The exhibit will highlight how black communities have shaped and redefined what high fashion means, particularly through personal style and self-expression.
What to expect from Met Gala 2025?
The Met Gala is often referred to as “fashion’s biggest night” and brings together the world’s biggest stars from music, film, sports, and fashion. Every year, celebrities walk the red carpet in dramatic, theme-inspired outfits, and 2025 will be no exception.
With this year’s theme centred around tailored Black style, expect to see bold suits, intricate detailing, and creative interpretations of classic menswear. The 2025 dress code is “Tailored for You,” encouraging guests to wear outfits that are not just perfectly fitted, but also deeply personal and expressive.
That means we’ll likely see custom designs that blend traditional tailoring with modern flair and cultural symbolism.
This year’s red carpet is also expected to highlight black designers and artists, offering them a global platform to showcase their work and perspectives.
How to watch Met Gala 2025 live in South Africa
South African viewers can watch the Met Gala live through Vogue’s digital platforms, which include their website, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
The live stream will begin at 18:00. EST, which is midnight (00:00 SAST) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 in South Africa.
Vogue’s coverage typically includes red carpet arrivals, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and interviews with celebrities and designers.
For fans in South Africa, staying up late—or setting an alarm—will be worth it to catch all the fashion moments as they happen.