Stars are arriving at the 2025 Met Gala. Here are the best moments from fashion's biggest night so far.

Taylor, one of the hosts of Vogue's livestream for the evening, arrived at the gala with the costume designer Ruth Carter.

Her ensemble featured all the hallmarks of dandyism, from a pinstripe suit to a cane and statement hat, and additions like platform shoes and floral brooches that felt uniquely her.

Taylor's whole look was a standout, but her statement cape was the star of the outfit. It trailed behind her dramatically and was embroidered with "Harlem Rose," referencing her 2018 song "A Rose in Harlem."

James announced on X on Monday that he would be unable to attend because of a knee injury.

"Hate to miss an historical event," he wrote, adding that his wife, Savannah James, will still be attending. "My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done!"

It would have been the basketball star's first Met Gala appearance.

There's much more to the Met Gala than a flashy red carpet.

Inside, attendees first experience a cocktail hour, where they can walk through the museum, see the newest fashion exhibit, and mingle with other stars. They're later seated for a formal dinner, from which they can see the evening's stage show. In the past, musicians including Ariana Grande, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga have performed. Fingers crossed for a Doechii performance this year.

Of course, the Met Gala isn't open to just anyone. It costs $75,000 for a single ticket and $350,000 for a table. The latter are often purchased by fashion designers, who dress and bring celebrities as guests.

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Rihanna's outfits for the 10 Met Galas she has attended to date have become legendary over the years.

She reached icon status at the 2015 Met Gala with the yellow Guo Pei gown she wore. Rihanna also stole the show when she co-chaired the gala in 2018, wearing a Margiela ensemble inspired by the pope.

Rihanna skipped the 2024 gala, but we're hopeful she'll be back this year since her partner, ASAP Rocky, is a co-chair. Her outfit will surely make a splash if she walks the Met Gala red carpet again.

This year's co-hosts and committee members are all especially stylish.

We can expect Doechii to have a standout moment, Colman Domingo could easily be the night's best-dressed star, and Tyla might turn heads for the second year in a row.

We're also keeping an eye out for Ayo Edebiri, who looked effortlessly chic in a powder-blue Chanel skirt suit in Vogue's "'Superfine' and Dandy: Iconic Creatives" spread ahead of the gala.

While the rest of the guest list is under wraps, we're hopeful stars like Zendaya, Greta Lee, Elle Fanning, and Jennifer Lopez will return to the Met, as they wore some of the most eye-catching looks at the 2024 Met Gala.

It's also common for celebrity couples to make red-carpet debuts at the Met Gala, so we'll be looking out for A-listers walking hand in hand up the steps.

Vogue's editor in chief first chaired the Met Gala in 1995, and in the 30 years she's been spearheading it, Wintour has become synonymous with the event itself.

She decides who earns a coveted spot on the Met Gala's guest list. The list of celebrities who have never attended a Met Gala has some surprising names.

It was also rumored that she approved the outfits of everyone who attended, though she shut that down in an interview with "Good Morning America" ahead of the 2025 event.

"Many call and ask our advice, so we try and help some of them as best we can," she told Michael Strahan. "Some, no idea."

Numerous pre-gala festivities took place over the weekend to kick off the 2025 Met Gala. Some retailers like Moda Operandi hosted parties, while figures like Anna Wintour held small dinners.

Sabrina Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Cynthia Erivo were among the best-dressed stars in attendance.

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We'll be keeping you up to date on celebrity arrivals and the night's biggest moments, but you can also watch a livestream of the red carpet on Vogue's website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel starting at 6 p.m. ET.

La La Anthony, Teyana Taylor, and Ego Nwodim are set to host the publication's live coverage.

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The 2025 Met Gala co-chairs — Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, and ASAP Rocky — are all known for their bold approaches to menswear.

Wintour has never made the co-chairs' exact responsibilities public, but they're said to help plan the event's dress code and dinner. They also promote the event, and alongside the Met Gala's committee members, they are usually the first people to arrive on the event's red carpet.

The 2025 Met Gala committee is full of A-list stars, including Tyla, Ayo Edebiri, and Simone Biles.

This year's Met Gala is themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Vogue reported that the theme was inspired by Black dandyism, menswear, and "the importance of clothing and style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora."

Black dandyism, specifically, is a style and movement that's been embraced by Black men since the 18th century. It typically involves sharp dressing — think tailored suits, hats, and canes — to assert individuality, culture, and equality.

Met Gala guests have been given a loose dress code titled "Tailored For You," though it's open to interpretation. Still, Vogue said we can expect to see a surplus of suits, canes, pocket squares, and other pieces related to dandyism.

This year will also mark the second time the Costume Institute exhibit is focused on menswear. The museum previously hosted the "Bravehearts: Men in Skirts" display between November 2003 and February 2004.