He’s attended the gala in the past and once even proposed on the way there. This year, sadly, Donald Trump was not welcome at the Met Gala – and reportedly hasn’t been for a long time.

What one celebrity manicurist spent on her nail kit for the 2025 Met Gala. See a cost breakdown of all of the items needed.

The theme of the 2025 Met Gala is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which is based on the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition that is open to the public from May 10 to Oct. 26.

For spring nail trend inspiration, peruse our edit of the 15 best Met Gala manicures below. Multicoloured buttons on glossy, jet black nails mirror actor Ego Nwodim's Christopher John Rogers ensemble.