From Rachel Zegler and Shakira to Blake Lively and Kiara Advani, discover who’s making their way to the Met Gala 2025 and who’s sitting out this year’s star-studded fashion extravaganza

Aanchal Chaudhary

As the days come closer to May, the fashion world is bracing for its most anticipated fashion gala of the year: The Met Gala 2025. And if rumours and reports are to be believed, this year’s guest list might just be one of the most diverse and dazzling lineups we’ve seen in recent times. With the red carpet set to unfurl on May 5 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, excitement is at an all-time high.

Themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, the 2025 edition of the Met Gala pays homage to the elegance and cultural power of Black dandyism. Co-chairing the evening will be a powerhouse crew: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and LeBron James. And with the big names coming out in the list, we cannot wait for the fashion spectacular that awaits at this year’s Met.