Mon May 05 20:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Met Gala 2024: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Black Style
**NEW YORK, NY** – The 2024 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, broke records raising $31 million before the event even began, surpassing last year’s total by $5 million. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honors Black male fashion and dandyism, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book, “Slaves to Fashion.” The gala, co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton, featured a blue carpet (a departure from the traditional red) and a display of daffodils.
The event’s focus on Black style prompted significant discussion. Stylist Avon Dorsey noted the gala’s implicit statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), a concept recently under attack politically. Co-chair Domingo expressed his personal connection to the theme, stating he’d never seen such representation of Black men in high fashion before. Fashion icon Dapper Dan shared how dressing up, even in secondhand clothes, instilled in him the power of style and self-expression.
Despite inclement weather, celebrities arrived in style, with many pre-gala preparations taking place at The Carlyle and The Mark hotels. Al Roker covered the red carpet for Vogue, filling in for Sheinelle Jones. LeBron James, an honorary chair, was unable to attend due to a knee injury but his wife, Savannah James, represented.
The Met Gala’s exclusive nature means press access is limited, but the event can be viewed via livestreams on various platforms, with Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony, and Ego Nwodim hosting Vogue’s coverage. Social media is expected to be abuzz with commentary and analysis throughout the evening. The gala itself is known for its $75,000 individual tickets and $350,000 tables, with funds supporting the Costume Institute.
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