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How the Met Gala Discourse Shifted Under Trump
But this year, one thing about the Met Gala was significantly different from last year. Amid cuts to funding for arts and ...
Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’
This year, it was thousands of flower petals suspended from the ceiling, with lighting evoking a starry sky. The petals also ...
Doechii, Damson Idris, prove tradition of over-the-top Met Gala arrivals is alive and well
Making an entrance is no small feat, especially on fashion's biggest night. Stars like Damson Idris and Doechii brought the ...
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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 ...
Janelle Monáe embraces dandyism at the Met Gala with help from an Oscar winner and tequila diamond
Janelle Monáe embraced Black dandyism’s elegance at the Met Gala in an all-star collaboration with Oscar winner Paul Tazewell ...
Met Gala 2025 best looks: Diana Ross, Colman Domingo and Sabrina Carpenter nailed dandy theme
Met Gala saw a gaggle of stars spruce up their red-carpet game for the sharp Black dandy theme. Here are the best dressed of ...
Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion and designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise
The Met Gala's exhibit is an exploration of Black menswear from the 18th century onward, with dandyism as a unifying theme.