Wisdom Kaye, TikTok’s reigning style king, recently revealed he might not be attending the 2025 Met Gala, and fans are in a collective state of confusion, heartbreak and rage.
If you’ve ever scrolled TikTok for more than a minute, then you’ve probably seen Wisdom serving looks that feel like luxury editorials from the future. He uses clean tailoring, bold silhouettes and an undeniable ability to make fashion feel like art. According to many, he is the moment. Many wonder how someone so aligned with the Met Gala’s aesthetic could possibly not be on the guest list.
Will Wisdom Kaye Attend the Met Gala?
In a candid TikTok video, Wisdom opens up about his uncertainty around attending fashion’s most exclusive night. Despite walking the carpet last year, sitting next to Jack Harlow and TikTok’s CEO, this year is different.
“The only reason I went last year was because TikTok literally bought a table,” he said. “I did not go because I meet the typical requirements to be somebody at the Met Gala.”
Wisdom, in his usual self-aware and humble way, says he doesn’t feel like he’s in the “A-list” circle typically invited to the Gala, even though he’s in rooms with celebrities and fashion elites regularly.
“I think you guys see me in a different light,” he admited to his fans, pointing out how much support he gets online versus what’s recognized in the industry.
This Year’s Theme Screams “Wisdom Kaye”
Adding salt to the wound, this year’s theme celebrates “Black style and superfine tailoring.” This is a red carpet theme that sounds like it was custom-designed for Wisdom Kaye. He makes men’s tailoring look like poetry, blending classic silhouettes with futuristic edge and consistently honoring Black style influences in his work.
One TikToker summed up the internet’s thoughts perfectly.
“Please name me a more stylish person out there… no worries, I’ll wait,” the user wrote.
They also pointed out that Wisdom bridges the gap between those who live for fashion and those who don’t even get fashion, yet still find themselves admiring his looks.
Who Deserves to Be at the Met Gala?
This situation brings up a much bigger question: Who deserves to be at the Met Gala? For years, it’s been a symbol of Hollywood prestige, exclusive invites and industry power. With the rise of creators and digital fashion leaders, like Wisdom, maybe the gatekeeping is overdue for a rethink.
The fashion world is shifting. The internet has created its own royalty. Wisdom Kaye, with his 9+ million TikTok followers and countless viral looks, is already seated at the digital throne.
Is clout measured in red carpet appearances or in cultural impact? Can someone shape the fashion conversation without rubbing shoulders with the old guard? Maybe more importantly, should someone like Wisdom have to wait for validation from an institution that’s just catching up to his brilliance?
Wisdom may not be confirmed for this year’s Met Gala, but one thing’s for sure: the people have spoken. If the Met Gala is truly about honoring fashion innovation, cultural relevance, and the future of style, then maybe it’s time they start listening.