Met Gala theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explained

The Met Gala returned for 2025 in NYC, shining a spotlight on Black dandyism. Here's what to know about this year's theme explained.

• May 6, 2025

Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related

Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.

• May 5, 2025

Met Gala 2025 photos, best looks and memorable moments

From Rihanna and Diana Ross to Teyana Taylor, see some of the best looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.

• May 5, 2025

A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.

• May 5, 2025

2025 Met Gala honors Black dandyism, fashion

Celebrities, designers and fashion enthusiasts are flocking to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the 2025 Met Gala Monday night. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.

• May 5, 2025

Diana Ross stuns Met Gala blue carpet with 18-foot long train

As 81-year-old Diana Ross entered the Met Gala, several people helped carry the legendary singer's massive shawl train flowing behind her.

• May 5, 2025

Here's how much it costs to attend the 2025 Met Gala

Ticket prices to the 2025 Met Gala run more than the average down payment on a house — if you can snag an invite.

• May 5, 2025

31 iconic Met Gala looks from the best-dressed guests since 1973

We're counting down the most iconic Met Gala looks from the best dressed stars, like Zendaya, Cardi B and, of course, Rihanna.

• May 5, 2025

At the Met: The culture of the Black dandy

This year's Met Gala, at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, will celebrate the opening of the Met's Costume Institute exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Inspired by the flamboyant fashion journalist André Leon Talley, the exhibit examines the history of dandyism as projected by Black men dating back nearly 300 years, with objects ranging from clothes worn by Fredrick Douglass and Prince, to designs by Pharrell Williams. Correspondent Michelle Miller takes a tour.

• May 4, 2025

Fashion double-takes from the Met Gala

Correspondent Faith Salie reports on fashion's biggest night, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit, where designs ranged from artful flowers to artfully positioned sand.

• May 12, 2024

Recapping the 2024 Met Gala red carpet

Celebrities were in full bloom at Monday night's Met Gala, wearing outfits inspired by the dress code "Garden of Time" for the museum's new exhibit "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The annual event raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. CBS New York reporter Ali Bauman looks back at the big night.

• May 7, 2024

See the 2024 Met Gala's best-dressed stars and biggest moments

The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.

• May 7, 2024

Watch the Met Gala red carpet arrivals and see the 2024 looks

The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.

• May 7, 2024

Hunter College protesters descend on Met Gala, several arrests made

Pro-Palestinian protesters started at Hunter College and tried to get to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York City.

• May 7, 2024

Here's what happens inside the Met Gala after the red carpet

It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.

• May 6, 2024

See the 2024 Met Gala's best-dressed stars

The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.

• May 6, 2024

Celebrities walk 2024 Met Gala red carpet

The 2024 Met Gala is underway with celebrities arriving for the red carpet. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman has more from outside the Met.

• May 6, 2024

Stars arrive at 2024 Met Gala

Fashion's biggest night is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, and one of the most star-studded and secretive parties of the year. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.

• May 6, 2024

How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost?

Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?

• May 6, 2024

Celebrities, fans prepare for 2024 Met Gala

Celebrities and fashion fans are gearing up for the 2024 Met Gala on Monday. This year's theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," and the dress code is "The Garden of Time." Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBS News to break down what and who to look out for at the star-studded event.

• May 3, 2024

5/3: CBS News Mornings

Politico: Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights in reported draft opinion; Celebrities decked out in "Gilded Age" glamour during Manhattan event

• May 3, 2022

Met Gala theme to honor Karl Lagerfeld

The Met Gala — one of the most important events for the fashion industry — returns Monday night in New York City. Amanda Krause, senior lifestyle reporter at Insider, joins "Weekender" to discuss the significance behind this year's theme.

• Apr 28, 2023

5/2: CBS News Mornings

Biden calls on GOP to strike deal so U.S. doesn't default on debts; MET Gala brings out glamour and surprises.

• May 2, 2023

Met Gala best looks, surprises and more

The stars were out in New York City for fashion's biggest night, the Met Gala. Lilliana Vazquez, style expert and founder of The LV Guide, joined CBS News to talk about who was best dressed and who wore the most outrageous outfits.

• May 2, 2023

Fashion highlights from 2023 Met Gala

CBS New York reporter Ali Bauman joins Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to recap the 2023 Met Gala. She discusses the best and most bizarre outfits from fashion's biggest night.

• May 2, 2023

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