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Last Updated:April 19, 2025, 13:52 IST
The Met Gala 2025 is all set to be held on May 5. Ahead of the event, take a look at how the exclusive guest list is finalized every year.
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Fashion’s biggest night, The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute benefit, better known as the Met Gala, is one of the most anticipated events in the fashion calendar. From philanthropists to stars, the black tie event sees some of the biggest names in the industry grace the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in haute couture which is in line with the theme.
But the main question that always arises is, how is the guest list for the Met Gala finalised?
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There is no guaranteed way to make sure that you attend the Met Gala. Every year, Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, makes the guest list. She oversees and approves every single invite, whether it’s a Hollywood A-lister, fashion designer, or rising influencer. No one attends without her green light. Unlike most philanthropic events, where making a sizable donation secures entry to an event, the Met Gala isn’t so.
While Anna makes the guest list, luxury fashion houses like Chanel, Valentino, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton often purchase tables at the event (these can cost around $200K–$300K, approximately Rs 1 crore and upwards). Once they do, they usually fill those tables with celebrities they are dressing for the evening – often their muses, ambassadors, or fresh collaborators.
Some reports reveal that attendees can buy individual tickets (from $50K, approximately Rs 42 lakhs and upwards) to attend the Met Gala, but their entry is subject to approval from Anna.
All About Met Gala 2025
The theme for the Met Gala 2025 is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. The theme will delve into Black Dandyism and explore how Black menswear has developed from 18th-century Europe to its contemporary form, using inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion. The dress code, ‘Tailored for You,’ will see how guests interpret this culturally rich theme.
The 2025 Met Gala will be chaired by Anna Wintour, who will be joined by LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton.
The Met Gala 2025 red carpet will be held on May 5, while the exhibit will be open from May 6 to October 26.
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Delhi, India, India
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