How Influencers Can Get Involved in The Met Gala 2025

The mother of all fashion events is finally around the corner! The Met Gala 2025 stands as one of the year’s most highly anticipated and prestigious gatherings, and just like you, we’re beyond ecstatic to see who will strut down the red carpet in extravagant looks. From mid-carpet outfit alterations to dresses that literally light up (remember Zendaya in her iconic Cinderella gown?), the Met Gala’s famous red carpet never fails to deliver social media-worthy moments.

Attended by the most sought-after A-list celebrities donning high-fashion couture, the Met Gala dominates conversations for days—even weeks—afterward. While officially a charity fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York, for fashion enthusiasts, it’s all about who attends and what they’re wearing. And for the Rihanna x Met Gala devotees among us, we’re all hoping for her fierce comeback this year. 

It wouldn’t be the Met Gala without a flamboyant dress code, which helps us distinguish who truly earned their invite and who played it disappointingly safe. This year’s exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” pays tribute to the enduring influence of Black Dandyism and how Black culture has shaped—and continues to shape—men’s fashion. It’s only the second time in Met Gala history that menswear has taken center stage, making this year’s event as historically significant as it is stylish.

While the guest list remains incredibly exclusive, with only a handful of influencers receiving the coveted invite each year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still participate in all the excitement directly from your social accounts.

Whilst you might not be an influencer at the Met Gala 2025, here’s how you, as an aspiring or established influencer, can get involved in this year’s conversation:

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE MET GALA 2025

Rate the Red Carpet Looks

Like anything in celebrity culture, audiences crave content about their favorite (and perhaps least favorite) stars — especially critiques of their fashion choices. Create engaging content by rating the looks as honestly or brutally as you like, or on the tamer side, compile your top favorites in a carousel post. This straightforward but fun approach consistently performs well on both Instagram and TikTok during major fashion events.

@highfash1on

The best Met Gala looks 2024 | #metgala #met #metgala2024 #annawintour #model #fashion #highfashion #style #designer #couture #zendaya #kendalljenner #gigihadid #tyla #sydneysweeney #lanadelrey video credits: vogue

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Recreate Iconic Makeup Looks

Perfect for makeup content creators, find a standout beauty moment from the Met Gala 2025 and recreate it for your audience. Add value by showing how to achieve the look with drugstore alternatives versus high-end products, or put your own creative twist on the makeup look to showcase your unique style and expertise.

@makeupbysamanthaharvey

Kylie met gala makeup🌸products: @YSL Beauty all hours foundation @Huda Beauty faux filter concealer & tantour @Kylie Cosmetics way to glow glow balm, classic mattes palette & baddie on the block blush @Hourglass Cosmetics vanish concealer @Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless powder and setting spray @maccosmetics dark tan @Sephora Collection length lashes @Benefit Cosmetics UK fluff up brow wax @REFY brow pencil @Anastasia Beverly Hills mocha and caramel lipliners @SKKN BY KIM nude 02 lipstick @Patrick Ta Beauty glow balm @A R I E L #makeup #recreation #kyliejenner #metgala @Kylie Jenner

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Reimagine the Most Stunning Outfits

Fashion students, designers-turned-influencers, or anyone with sewing skills can demonstrate their creativity by recreating standout Met Gala 2025 looks. However, don’t worry if you lack advanced technical skills—you can also curate similar pieces from accessible retailers to achieve comparable aesthetics in a more attainable way.

@acquiredstyle

This turned out so cute!! Shop everything I used to recreate Sabrina Carpenter’s iconic Met Gala look on @Amazon Fashion @Amazon Influencer Program #amazonpartner

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Create Met Gala Hairstyle Tutorials

The Met Gala isn’t just about outfits and makeup—it’s also where hair takes center stage with intricate up-dos and glamorous accessories. While some styles might seem impossibly complex, many can be adapted into easy how-to tutorials for everyday wear. Last year, Kendall Jenner’s hairstyle became a viral sensation on TikTok as fans rushed to recreate her whimsical pinned-back look.

@annabellehooperrr

Replying to @Thedailydolly 💬 hipe this helps!!!! #viralhairstyle #weddingguesthairstyle #gigihadidhairstyle

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Design Your Dream Met Gala Moment

Share what you would wear if Anna Wintour personally invited you to attend the Met Gala 2025. Detail which designer you’d collaborate with, how you’d interpret the theme, and what statement you’d want to make on the red carpet. This imaginative content showcases your fashion knowledge while inviting your audience into your creative process.

@benulus

Reply to @sadie.brandt0 Petition for me to be invited to the MET! 😌✨ #Metgala2022 #gildedglamour #metgalafails #maximaliststyle #metgalainspired

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Highlight Your Favourite Moments

Not everything has to be instructional—simply sharing and commenting on your favorite Met Gala 2025 moments can help you join the larger conversation. React to standout entrances, unexpected celebrity interactions, or viral moments that capture the night’s essence.

By creating timely content around this cultural moment, you’ll not only engage with your existing audience but potentially reach new followers who share your passion for fashion’s biggest night. 

@girlslifemag

The #metgala is coming up and we’re reliving all our favorite moments! What’s your fave? 💖 #emmachamberlain #jackharlow #metgala2022 #metgalastyle

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Written by: Arri Grewal

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