When Colman Domingo learned he'd be a 2025 Met Gala co-chair, the actor called on makeup artist, groomer and friend Jamie Richmond to create his look. The pro, who partnered with Valentino Beauty, takes PEOPLE behind the scenes.

Leading up to the Met Gala, several stars had already paid tribute to Talley, including Grammy winning rapper Doechii, who honored Talley's love of tennis through a sporty look, which featured a tennis racket cover designed by Louis Vuitton.

Before the Met Gala 2025 officially begins around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, join Vanity Fair for Fashion’s Biggest Night on our liveblog. Our team of editors and experts will be taking you behind the scenes of some of the evening’s best looks, identifying who is wearing what and keeping you in the know all night long.