The 1974 Suntory commercial opens on Sammy Davis Jr. in a gray suit, alone at a table with a bottle of whisky. There's no music, no tagline -- just the sound of Davis scat-singing under his breath ...

The historical figure Sammy Davis Jr. is the embodiment of Black dandyism. One writer delves into the lineage still alive today and how it intersects with this year's Met Gala theme.