Rihanna confirms she will be at the 2025 Met Gala

After a noticeable absence from the 2024 Met Gala, Rihanna confirmed that she will return to the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the coming yr. During an interview with Entertainment tonightthe Fenty mogul said she doesn’t currently know much about her partner and 2025 Met Gala co-chairman A$AP Rocky’s plans, but she does know she will be in attendance.

“He didn’t tell me anything,” she told the portal. “All we planned was to be there.”

Last month, the Met Gala made history with the announcement of its 2025 co-chairs — all Black men — and an upcoming exhibition celebrating Black men’s style. With the help of Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and honorary co-chair LeBron James, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute exhibition will give attention to race and men’s fashion under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s bookSlaves of Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Stylization of Black Diasporic Identity fans predict there will be an emphasis on dandyism, which Miller describes as “dressing smart and well.”

“(Black dandyism is) a strategy and a tool for rethinking identity, reimagining yourself in a different context,” she added, in response to Vogue. “Really push the envelope – especially during enslavement, really push the envelope even in who and what counts as human.”

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The exhibition, which goals for example the evolution of Black people into global fashion trendsetters, will present paintings, photographs and clothing celebrating Black style from the 18th century to the present. While fashion enthusiasts speculate how the topic will impact the Met Gala dress code, Rihanna is wondering how she will approach her look (or look) on the red carpet.

“I’m not worried about (A$AP); I’m worried about what I’ll do,” she laughed, noting Rocky’s willingness to present advice on fashion or anything at all. “I never ask him for help, but he’s at all times willing to assist. You can come to him – even when you are an opponent – and ask: “Can you help me with my project, give me advice?” And he will advise you. I saw it.

Rihanna is a Met Gala veteran herself. For years, fans and attendees alike have eagerly awaited her appearance on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Since her Met Gala debut in 2007, Rihanna has turn into one among the few stars to consistently top “best dressed” lists. this event, setting the theme yearly and making a reputation for herself as co-chair of the 2018 gala. the star opted out of attending fashion’s biggest night of 2022, her presence was still felt as Vogue and the Met Costume Institute created virtual statue of pregnant Rihannamirroring her May 2022 Vogue cover to advertise the exhibition.

The 2025 Met Gala will happen on May 5, and the official dress code will be revealed early next yr.