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Black dandyism inspired this year's Met Gala theme

The Cincinnati Enquirer · 1d

What is Black dandyism? What is a zoot suit? Met Gala 2025 theme, explained

The Met Gala theme and dress code are inspired by the 2009 book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."

Fashionista on MSN · 2h

A Black Fashion Expert's Take on the 2025 Met Gala: It Could Have Been Better

Fashion professor and curator Adrienne Jones unpacks how designers and celebrities interpreted this year's dress code, "Tailored For You" — and she has some notes.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Met Gala Theme: What to Know About Black Dandyism Fashion

This year's theme is inspired by Monica Miller's 2009 book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."

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See the Exact Met Gala 2025 Reference Photos Side-by-Side with the Stars They Inspired, from Dorothy Dandridge to Diana Ross

These stars and their stylists gave a master class in honoring the history of Black fashion, drawing from eclectic references ...

Exploring Dandyism and Black Expression: A Roundtable Discussion

Black dandyism isn’t a trend; it’s a tradition. Aesthetic rebellion, political expression, cultural archive—and yes, great ...

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'Clothes can contain a lot of emotion': How black men have used flamboyant fashion to express pride and resistance

This year's Costume Institute spring exhibition and Met Gala are honouring black "dandy" style, and the tradition of bold ...

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