The Costume Institute's spring 2025 exhibition is titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty The theme of the 2025 has been revealed. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, shared details about the star-studded event, which is held annually on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
This year's gala will take place on Monday, May 5 and honor the Costume Institute's spring 2025 exhibition, Per the outlet, the exhibit draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book and will "feature garments, paintings, photographs, and more — all exploring the indelible style of Black men in the context of dandyism, from the 18th century through present day." Miller will serve as a guest curator for the show with Costume Institute Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton.
According to , Miller said that dandyism could be defined as “dressing wisely and well.” She also described it as “a strategy and a tool to rethink identity, to reimagine the self in a different context. To really push a boundary—especially during the time of enslavement, to really push a boundary on who and what counts as human, even.
” Miller adds that the exhibit will “illustrate how Black people transformed from being enslaved and stylized as luxury items, acquired like any other signifier of wealth and status, to autonomous self-fashioning individuals who are global trendsetters.” Taylor Hill/WireImage The 2025 Met Gala co-chairs are , F1 driver , , and alongside.
