With the clock ticking down, the fashion nazis are buzzing with excitement for the 2025 Met Gala. Held annually on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala is more than just a
red carpet event
. Celebrities, designers, and tastemakers from across the globe come upon the museum’s iconic steps, dressed in some of the boldest and most extravagant fashion outfits ever seen.
But beyond the glitz and flashing cameras, the Met Gala is also a closed-door affair, organised under strict rules and traditions. Met Gala evening is curated down to the last detail, from what guests wear to what they eat and even where they sit.
This year’s theme is “Tailored for You,” which sits well with the Costume Institute’s newest exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The event will celebrate the elegance and legacy of
Black Dandyism
and the impact of Black designers on fashion. While the red carpet will dominate headlines, what happens inside the Met Gala is tightly sophisticated and largely mysterious. Here are some rules that must be followed at this biggest night of fashion.
No phones, No selfies
Despite its social media buzz, the Met Gala has a famously strict “no phones” rule once guests step inside. While the red carpet is a media frenzy, the rest of the night, including private tours, dinner, and performances is completely a no-no to cameras. This rule is often quietly bent, with some celebrities sneaking in bathroom selfies, but officially, no content is allowed to be filmed or posted from inside the event.
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