Met Gala 2025: The Bollywood heart-throb and singer, Diljit Dosanjh was rumoured to attend the Met Gala this year. As if fans wishes have been answered, he posted on his social media account a story that read, “First Time”. Not just that, it was accompanied with the song “Met Gala” by an independent artist. His reveal was jiffy and earlier today he hinted at his fashion choice for the evening. While the designer was not clear, he posted a noir image of his outfit.
The Met Gala 2025 theme celebrates black dandyism this year. As the spotlight falls on menswear with “Tailored for You”, industry icon Shah Rukh Khan is also set to make his debut this year in custom Sabyasachi couture. Diljit Dosanjh is otherwise known for his extravagant lifestyle and couture from global brands like Balenciaga and Gucci among others.
India will be well-represented on the red carpet this year. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly attending in a specially designed Sabyasachi outfit. Kiara Advani, said to be expecting her first child, may also walk the carpet. This year, the co-chairs of the Met Gala 2025 are Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. For the first time, basketball icon LeBron James joins the event as Honorary Chair.
Red-carpet staples like the Kardashians and Jenners are expected to be there too. In an interesting turn of events, accused sexual offender Sean Diddy has his date of hearing has coincided with the Met Gala 2025. While Netizens expected him to appear in an orange jumpsuit, in court, he has been allowed to wear civilian clothing. His absence from the red carpet will be filled with other icons.
The Met revealed it will reinstate a host committee for the event, featuring a diverse group including athletes Simone Biles, Angel Reese, and Sha’Carri Richardson; musicians Doechii, Tyla, Usher, and Janelle Monáe; actors Ayo Edebiri and Regina King; fashion icons Grace Wales Bonner, Dapper Dan, Edward Enninful, and Olivier Rousteing; along with artists Rashid Johnson, Kara Walker, and Jordan Casteel.