
Slated for May 6 this year, the Met Gala (opens in new tab) is the Super Bowl of fashion—the one time of the year when all of your favorite celebrities dress up in the most beautiful, over-the-top outfits to support the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.
Last year, celebrities like Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, J.Lo, and Ariana Grande came to the Met Ball dressed (opens in new tab) for the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme. Think: sequins, bejeweled dresses, and diamond crowns. In other words, the event never disappoints.
Here, everything you need to know about the 2019 Met Gala.
The Date
The Met Gala falls annually on the first Monday of May, so this year it will be held on May 6, 2019.
The Time
Red carpet coverage begins at 5 p.m. EST.
The Location
If it wasn't obvious, the event is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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The Theme
This year's theme is "Camp: Notes on Fashion," but it's not what you think. It's a reference to Susan Sontag's 1964 essay Notes on Camp, where she defines the word "camp" in many different ways.
“We are going through an extreme camp moment, and it felt very relevant to the cultural conversation to look at what is often dismissed as empty frivolity but can be actually a very sophisticated and powerful political tool, especially for marginalized cultures,” said the Costume Institute Curator Andrew Bolton, per The New York Times (opens in new tab). “Whether it’s pop camp, queer camp, high camp or political camp—Trump is a very camp figure—I think it’s very timely.”
Previous themes include "Manus x Machina" (2016), "Punk: Chaos to Couture" (2013), and "China: Through the Looking Glass" (2015).
The Co-Hosts
Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles will host the 2019 Met Gala (opens in new tab). Yes, you read that correctly.
Lady Gaga at the 2016 Met Gala.
Can I Watch It on TV?
The Met Gala isn't televised, but there will be plenty of live streams to watch the celebrities walk up the notorious Met Gala stairs. After they walk the red carpet, the stars enjoy a private cocktail party, go through the exhibit, and have a sit-down dinner with special performances.
You can watch it on E! starting at 5 p.m for their pre-show coverage. If you don't have a TV, you always can sign up for a free trial on Hulu Live TV, though E! will also likely stream the red carpet coverage on their Facebook (opens in new tab) and Twitter (opens in new tab).
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Can I See the Exhibit In Person?
Yes, starting May 9! The exhibit opens up to the public every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Admission is $12 for students, $25 for adults, and $17 for seniors. Learn more about the museum's past exhibitions here (opens in new tab).
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See All the Best Looks from the 2018 Met Gala
Alexa Chung
In bespoke ALEXACHUNG dress
Riley Keough
In Louis Vuitton
Issa Rae
In a Michael Kors dress
Kim Kardashian
In Versace
Solange
In an Iris van Herpen dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and shoes and bag by Brother Vellies
Emilia Clarke
In a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress and Christian Louboutin shoes
Emily Ratajkowski
In Marc Jacobs
Letitia Wright
In a Coach dress and bag, Forevermark Diamonds
Kate Moss
In Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Blake Lively
In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
Cassie Ventura
Cardi B
In Moschino
Cara Delevingne
In a Dior dress and Marianna Harutunian crown
Zendaya
In Atelier Versace and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Scarlett Johansson
In Marchesa
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
In Gentle Monster x Alexander Wang sunglasses, Alexander Wang dress, and Platinum by Chopard earrings; Scott in Christian Louboutin shoes
Selena Gomez
In Coach and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Ashley in a Paco Rabanne dress, Stephen Russell jewelry, and Saint Laurent shoes. Mary-Kate in The Row dress and Paco Robanne tunic, Stephen Russell jewelry, and Saint Laurent shoes
Nick Jonas
In Dolce & Gabbana
Madonna
In Jean Paul Gaultier gown, Miu Miu boots, Rinaldy Yunardi crown and necklace, Jacob & Co mesh gloves and necklace, jewelry from Lana Jewelry, Narcisa Pheres, Pascale Monvoisin, and Catherine Angiel
Nicki Minaj
In Oscar de la Renta, Le Silla shoes, and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Yara Shahidi
In Chanel SS18 couture and Christian Louboutin shoes
Mary J. Blige
In Versace
Jared Leto
In Gucci
Gigi Hadid
In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
Evan Rachel Wood
In Altuzarra
Trevor Noah
In Balmain
Winnie Harlow
In Tommy Hilfiger dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Brittny Wood headpiece, and Bvlgari diamonds
Emma Stone
In Nicolas Ghesquière
Janelle Monae
In Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutin shoes
J.Lo
In Balmain and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Michelle Williams
In Louis Vuitton and Cartier jewels
Miley Cyrus
In custom Baguette & Round Bezel hoops, Pyramid Spike cross charm, small cross studs, and a necklace by Sydney Evan
Salma Hayek
In Altuzarra
Kendall Jenner
In Off-White and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Ruth Negga
In Louis Vuitton and Brian Atwood shoes
Jaden Smith
In Louis Vuitton
Jennifer Connelly
In Louis Vuitton
Priyanka Chopra
In Ralph Lauren and Cartier jewels
Alicia Vikander
In Nikos Koulis jewels
Lana del Rey
In Gucci
Justin Theroux
In Louis Vuitton