How to Watch the Met Gala: A Complete Guide

The Met Gala is back and this year it’s all about Black designers and menswear! With an exclusive focus on celebrating Black resiliency and power, this event promises to be one for the ages. Pharrell Williams himself has expressed his excitement for the gala, calling it a night of epic proportions.

Taking place on the first Monday in May, the Met Gala’s 2025 exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” delves into the history and significance of the Black dandy. The roots of this style are explored by PBS News Hour’s Geoff Bennett, shedding light on its complexity and contemporary relevance.

Now, how can you watch the festivities if you’re not there in person? Vogue will be livestreaming the event on their website, YouTube channel, and other digital platforms starting at 6 p.m. Eastern. Hosted by Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, and Ego Nwodim, with carpet interviews by Emma Chamberlain, this stream is not to be missed.

If you’re looking to catch the celebrity arrivals, the Associated Press will be live from the Mark Hotel at 5 p.m. Eastern. E! will also jump in with live coverage at 6 p.m. on TV, and you can watch it on Peacock, E! Online, and YouTube, as well as their other social media feeds.

And who’s hosting this fabulous event? This year’s gala features a star-studded lineup of Black male celebrities such as Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, with LeBron James as the honorary chair. They’ll be joined by a whole host of celebrities from various industries, ensuring a truly starry night.

As for the dress code, Anna Wintour has put forth a theme inspired by Black dandyism. Tailoring and suiting take center stage, drawing from the history and meaning of this style across the Atlantic diaspora. From precision to flamboyance, this year’s Met Gala embraces the deliberate and sometimes subversive self-expression that defines dandyism.