Met Gala Unveils 2025 Theme and Faces Criticism

The Met Gala, celebrated as 'fashion’s Oscars,' continues to captivate with its annual themes, celebrity guests, and creative opulence. The 2025 event, set for May 5, will explore the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' inspired by Black dandyism and the scholarship of Monica L. Miller. In 2024, Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee made history as the first Indian designer to walk the Met Gala carpet, underscoring the gala's growing global diversity. Last year, the event raised $26 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The gala's influence extends beyond fashion to cultural discourse and even gourmet menus tailored to its themes. However, it has faced criticism for its ostentatious displays of wealth and perceived detachment from broader social issues.