The theme for the 2025 Met Gala was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." This theme focused exclusively on menswear for the first time since 2003 and celebrated the indelible style of Black men in the context of dandyism, spanning from the 18th century to the present day. It explored how Black men have used tailored clothing as a form of armor and self-expression to shape identity and perception, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of Black dandyism across the Atlantic diaspora. The theme was inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity and was accompanied by an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute

. The dress code for the event was "Tailored for You," encouraging attendees to interpret the theme through bespoke suits and tailored looks rich with symbolism and storytelling, reflecting Black style and identity

. The event was co-chaired by Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as honorary chair

. In summary, the 2025 Met Gala theme celebrated Black menswear and dandyism as a powerful cultural and fashion statement.