The stars skipped out on fashion's biggest night — here's why!Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce did not attend the 2025 Met Gala for a very understandable reason, sources told TMZThe appearance would have marked Kelce's Met Gala debut and Swift's first since 2016,

This year's Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," is based on Monica Miller's book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. Co-chairs of the 2025 gala include Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James named honorary chair.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and girlfriend Taylor Swift have rarely been spotted out since Super Bowl LIX, but they might walk the red carpet together at Monday’s Met Gala. One clue that they might attend fashion’s biggest night is Kelce’s presence in New York.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and global pop star Taylor Swift did not attend the Met Gala in New York City on Monday night because their schedules reportedly wouldn't allow it. According to TMZ Sports, Kelce and Swift were invited to the event, but scheduling conflicts prevented them from attending.

The Met Gala plays an important part in the mythology (and eras) of Taylor Swift. Who can forget the 2016 Bleachella era where Swift rocked a bleach-blonde shag chop and Louis Vuitton cutout dress, danced with Tom Hiddleston, and perhaps first caught sight of future ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn? A packed night, to be sure.