No phones, no garlic: Inside Met Gala 2025's strict rules

Met Gala 2025 dazzled at NYC’s Met Museum, but behind the couture were bizarre rules. Guests followed a no-garlic, no-onion menu, a total phone ban; and zero selfies. Smoking was off-limits, seating charts untouchable, and plus-ones tightly regulated—preserving the event’s air of mystery and exclusivity long after the red carpet cleared.