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Black dandyism—the theme of the 2025 Met Gala—isn’t just about fashion. For generations, it has served as a political movement that challenges stereotypes and reimagines Black identity.

The 2025 theme explored Black style and the history of dandyism. "We're going to see lots of suits, I think in all shapes, sizes, colors," says Complex editor-in-chief Aria Hughes.

The theme for this year’s Met Gala, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was selected and announced weeks before the 2024 election that returned Donald Trump to the presidency.

The theme of the 2025 Met Gala will be “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The theme, based on the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition, draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s ...

This year's Met Gala theme and dress code are inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity," per USA TODAY.

Black dandys and clothiers are being celebrated with this year's Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." USA TODAY 'It's about time:' Black clothiers react to Met Gala's Black dandy theme.

Everything you need to know about the Met Gala 2025, including the theme ("Superfine: Tailoring Black Style"), dress code ("Tailored for You"), co-hosts and what to expect from the red carpet.

This year, the theme and the dress code — “Tailored For You” — were inspired by Barnard professor and author Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the ...

This year's Met Gala theme features Black dandyism, the subversive and sharp looks of Black menswear that has its roots in the Atlantic diaspora. Historian Shelby Ivey Christie joins Rev. Al ...

This year's Met Gala theme features Black dandyism, the subversive and sharp looks of Black menswear that has its roots in the Atlantic diaspora. Historian Shelby Ivey Christie joins Rev. Al ...