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No Garlic, No Smoking, No Selfies: Wildest Met Gala 2025 Rules You Never Knew 

No Selfies or Social Media Stars may love Instagram, but inside the Met Gala? Absolutely no selfies or social media allowed

No Garlic or Onion-Based Foods Garlic, onions, and messy meals are strictly off the menu to keep the air fresh and dresses clean

Smoking Is Totally Banned After past scandals, smoking inside the Met is now strictly prohibited even for A-listers

Age Restrictions – No One Under 18 Sorry teens. You must be 18+ to attend the Met Gala, no matter how famous you are

Must Stick to the Theme Guests are expected to dress according to the annual theme no exceptions for rebels

Personal Seating Is Assigned You can't choose who you sit next to—Anna Wintour controls every detail, including seating

No Phones at Dinner Tables Phones are not allowed at the dining table—conversation over content, always

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