Met Gala 2025 is set to unfold in New York on the first Monday in May, spotlighting Black designers and menswear for the first time. Here’s how Indian viewers can tune in live — and what to expect.

When and where to watch Met Gala 2025 in India

The fashion world’s most anticipated night takes place on Monday, May 6 (US time), which means Indian audiences can catch the action early on Tuesday, May 7.

  • Vogue Livestream
    3:30 AM IST, Tuesday, May 7
    Watch on Vogue.com, Vogue's YouTube, and social platforms
    Hosts: Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, Ego Nwodim
    Red carpet interviews by Emma Chamberlain

  • Associated Press (AP) Streams
    Celeb departures from Mark Hotel: 2:30 AM IST
    Red carpet delayed stream: 4:00 AM IST
    Available on APNews.com and YouTube

  • E! Channel Coverage
    Starts at 3:30 AM IST
    Available on Peacock, E! Online, YouTube, and social media
    Viewers in India may need a VPN or supported OTT service

What to look forward to at Met Gala 2025

This year’s gala is historic for two key reasons:

  • It’s the first-ever gala focused exclusively on Black designers

  • It has a menswear-specific theme for the first time in over two decades

The dress code draws from Black dandyism across the Atlantic diaspora, inspired by the book Slaves to Fashion by Monica L. Miller. The Costume Institute’s spring exhibit, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” explores 12 themes such as presence, freedom, disguise, and respectability.

Hosts and key attendees
Pharrell Williams leads this year’s co-chairs alongside Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, with LeBron James as honorary chair. Vogue editor Anna Wintour also continues her traditional role as organiser.

The guest list includes icons from across fields:

  • Entertainment: Janelle Monáe, Usher, Doechii, André 3000

  • Film & TV: Regina King, Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee

  • Sports: Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Angel Reese

  • Art, fashion & literature: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Edward Enninful, Dapper Dan, Kara Walker

Pharrell has said he hopes the night feels like “an epic night of power” and a statement on Black resilience and creativity.