By Beatrice Dupuy Whether dressed in a jewel-encrusted skeletal form, sculpted breast plates or anatomy-evoking trompe l’oeil, Met Gala guests physically evoked the theme “fashion is art” May 4 evening as they masterfully pulled from a kaleidoscope of references to embody living works of art. “Everyone who attended the Met Gala this year really leaned […]
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A look at dandyism, the Black fashion style powering the Met Gala
The Met Museum’s spring exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” spotlights Black dandyism—an expressive style rooted in resistance and self-definition—through centuries of tailored fashion, from 18th-century enslaved servants to Harlem Renaissance icons and modern figures like Janelle Monáe. Highlighting how Black communities used fashion as both protest and empowerment, the exhibit, which kicks off May 5 with the Met Gala, traces a vibrant lineage of sartorial defiance, elegance, and cultural pride.
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2025 Met Gala theme inspired by Black style
The 2025 Met Gala, set for May 5, celebrates Black designers and classic menswear with the theme “Tailored For You,” inspired by the Met’s new exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Co-chaired by stars like Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, the exclusive fundraiser continues to blend high fashion, celebrity, and cultural history at one of the year’s most iconic events.