2025 Met Gala: Photos of New York’s political trendsetters

In the midst of a competitive Democratic Party mayoral primary race in New York City, two of the candidates veered off the campaign trail for a trek down the red carpet. New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander were two of the standout politicians and political figures to attend Monday night’s Met Gala. Absent though were New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who have attended in recent years. We’ll see if either of the candidates who attended get a bump in the polls from the fashionista voting bloc.

Adrienne Adams

The speaker attends the Met Gala as an ex-officio member of the board.

Brad Lander

The comptroller attended this year with his daughter Rosa, who sported a labor-related jacket.

Gale Brewer

It’s unknown if the City Council member ran into constituent Jennifer Lopez like she did last year.

Carlina Rivera

Chairing the City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations comes with certain perks – like attending the Met Gala with her husband Jamie Rogers.

Keith Powers

Keith Powers, pictured with Layla Amjadi, is in the middle of a run for Manhattan borough president.

Laurie Cumbo

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner alongside her husband, Bobby Digi Olisa.

Al Sharpton

The Rev. Al Sharpton talked about the importance of Black fashion at the event, since this year’s theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

Sue Donoghue

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation commissioner is leaving her post at the end of the month, pictured with Nick Collier.

Huma Abedin

Earlier this year, she donated to her ex-husband Anthony Weiner’s City Council campaign.

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