And while there’s been a welcome barrage of coverage of the outfits that Black actors and tastemakers chose to wear on the blue carpet, it was their crowns that stood out most t

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.

This year, it was thousands of flower petals suspended from the ceiling, with lighting evoking a starry sky. The petals also hung over the Great Hall staircase, which guests ascended to greet the awaiting receiving line of gala hosts.