Composed of clothing, photographs, fine art, historical texts, and artifacts, it’s the first Costume Institute exhibition to focus on menswear since 2003’s “Men in Skirts” and was inspired by guest curator Monica L.

The dress code for the 2025 Met Gala has been revealed and attendees are expected to be suited and booted. The Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute announced Tuesday that this year’s “Tailored for You” theme ties into the upcoming exhibit,

Black style is taking center stage at the 2025 Met Gala, and this year’s theme celebrates its legacy and innovation. As attendees step into the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” they’ll be challenged to interpret the dress code — “Tailored for You” — through their own creative lens.