Anna Wintour debunked the biggest Met Gala myth

The 2025 dress code is titled "Tailored for You." In theory, every invitee should arrive in a custom ensemble nodding to the cultural richness of Black dandyism

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If you've ever imagined Anna Wintour personally greenlighting every crystal, corset, and couture sleeve walking up the Met Gala steps, we've got the news: the Vogue queen is laughing at the thought.

"No," Wintour said with a chuckle when  Good Morning America's Michael Strahan asked whether she approved of the outfits of the A-listers attending fashion's most exclusive night. "Many call and ask our advice, so we try to help some of them as best we can. Some, no idea."

Anna Wintour is seen on March 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

And yet, if you think that means she's out of the loop, think again. Ahead of tonight's Met Gala (May 5), themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," Wintour sat down with Strahan to dish out just enough tea to keep us guessing.

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The 2025 dress code is titled "Tailored for You." In theory, every invitee should arrive in a custom ensemble nodding to the cultural richness of Black dandyism, a concept explored in Monica L. Miller's book Slaves to Fashion, which inspired this year's exhibit.

Three Jamaican immigrants (left to right) John Hazel, a 21-year-old boxer, Harold Wilmot, 32, and John Richards, a 22-year-old carpenter, arriving at Tilbury on board the ex-troopship 'Empire Windrush', smartly dressed in zoot suits and trilby hats. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

That puts a stylish spotlight on co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Wintour herself, with honorary chair LeBron James thrown in for that extra megawatt glow.

Colman's "Work of Art" Moment

Among her Met Gala crew, Colman Domingo has already earned the Wintour seal of approval. The "Four Seasons" star shared his outfit with Wintour and was so floored by her reaction ("a work of art") that he "died" on the spot.

Anna Wintour and Colman Domingo attend "Othello" opening night at the Barrymore Theater in Midtown on March 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)

"It was his idea," Wintour confirmed, giving Colman full creative credit. "It was a clever idea."

Lewis Hamilton's Mysterious Fit

As for Lewis Hamilton? He's keeping his cards close to his chest. The F1 driver insists he hasn't sent Wintour a sneak peek yet. "Lewis, I'm not sure I entirely believe him," she said with a sly smile, "says he doesn't have a picture, but it's great."

"I trust Lewis. Lewis totally knows what he's doing," she said.

Met Gala celebrity Pharrell Williams and Lewis Hamilton pose with Vogue editor Anna Wintour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute during a press conference October 9, 2024 to announce the Met Gala theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," that will be launched by the Met Gala on May 5.Pharrell & Rocky: Tailored Talk

Pharrell and A$AP Rocky have both described their outfits to Wintour. "It sounds perfect," she assured.

Pharrell Williams speaks during a press conference announcing the Spring 2025 Costume Institute exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on October 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)

But if you think access to the gala is only about the glam, think again.

What It Takes to Get In

Let's not forget that an invite is just the beginning. Attendees must either pay for a seat (last year: $75,000 a pop) or be someone's guest. A table costs a cool $350,000 minimum. Oh, and once you're in, no selfies are allowed. The "no cellphones" rule has been in place for years, though it's been violated almost as often as the theme. 

And what about that 2024 whisper about celebs complaining about influencers invading their space? According to PEOPLE, that rumor was pure fiction. No such anti-influencer policy exists.

Wintour's Real Power Play

While she may not be dictating hem lengths or handpicking earrings, Anna Wintour's influence is stitched into the fabric of the Met Gala, just not in the way people think.

She curates the guest list with surgical precision, provides guidance when asked, and, more importantly, trusts her guests to rise to the occasion. As she told Strahan, some call, some don't. But in the end, it's their canvas.

Anna Wintour attends the Ralph Lauren Collection Fall 2025 on April 17, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by The Hapa Blonde/GC Images)

Tonight, the world will watch as fashion, identity, and legacy walk up those iconic stairs, tailored to fit, tailored to stun, and, most importantly, tailored for them.

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