Key Facts

• The Met Gala is an annual event that raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
• This year's theme is men's fashion and black style, inspired by Monica L Miller's book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."
• The dress code for the event this year is "Tailored for You."
• For the first time in over 20 years, the celebration is focused exclusively on menswear.
• The event will be co-hosted by Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, LeBron James, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky.
• The Met Gala will take place on the first Monday of May, specifically May 5.
• Vogue will host a live stream of the event online on various digital platforms.
• The event hosts a red carpet event beforehand, and although the guest list isn't published in advance, it often includes countess A-list celebrities.