Met Gala 2025 Celebrates Black Dandyism in Style

The 2025 Met Gala takes place Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Each year, the star-studded event raises funds for the museum’s Costume Institute.

This year’s theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
It focuses on menswear and a cultural style known as Black dandyism.

What is Black Dandyism?

A dandy is a man who dresses sharp, speaks well, and looks polished.
Beau Brummell, a style icon in 18th-century England, was the first known dandy.
He inspired men to dress neatly and take pride in grooming.

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But Black dandyism is more than fashion.
It is protest, pride, and personal power.
It began to grow after Emancipation in the U.S.
Former slaves wore elegant suits, polished shoes, hats, and ties.
This was a quiet way to challenge racism and class systems.

The style soared during the Harlem Renaissance.
Icons like Langston Hughes and Cab Calloway made it bold and visible.
Today, stars like André 3000 continue this tradition.

A New Focus for the Met Gala

This year’s theme was inspired by the 2009 book “Slaves to Fashion” by Monica Miller.
It explores how Black dandyism shaped identity in the Black diaspora.

The museum’s spring exhibit will focus on this too.
It’s only the second time the Met has centred on menswear.
The first was its 2003–2004 “Men in Skirts” exhibit.

Dress Code: Tailored for You

The 2025 dress code is called “Tailored For You.”
It invites guests to blend the theme with their own style.

Co-chairs Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, and ASAP Rocky will lead the way.
All are known for their bold, stylish menswear choices.

Expect to see sharp suits, hats, bold ties, and vintage flair on the red carpet.
And yes, personal expression will be front and centre.

The Met Gala 2025 isn’t just about fashion — it’s about celebrating Black excellence, history, and identity through style.