The 2025 Met Gala isn’t just a fashion event—it’s a cultural moment, and this year, it’s anchored in history, identity, and self-expression like never before. Drawing inspiration from Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L. Miller, this year’s theme explores Black Dandyism as a radical form of expression and resistance. It’s a timely reminder that fashion is never just about clothing—it’s about power, presence, and purpose.

Black Dandyism is more than a style. It’s a statement. Through intentional, flamboyant, and refined dress, Black Dandies challenge society’s expectations around race, gender, and class. They disrupt conventional narratives of masculinity and elevate creativity as an act of defiance. In a world that too often polices Black identity, Black Dandyism uses fashion as a language of self-determination and elegance.

This year also marks a historic return to menswear on the red carpet—something we haven’t seen since 2003. But don’t expect traditional tailoring alone. The forecast? Feminine masculinity and masculine femininity. Precision in detail. Bold silhouettes. Maximalist textures. Think color, contrast, and character.

Even the theme’s title—“Superfine”—carries layered meaning. It nods to the superior quality of wool and the tactile joy of fashion, but also to the emotional resonance of style—how our clothing reflects how we feel and who we are.

With cultural icons like Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and honorary chair LeBron James leading the charge, the red carpet will be more than a photo op—it will be a runway for revolution.

Catch it all streamed live across Vogue’s platforms, with hosts Teyana Taylor, Ego Nwodim, and La La Anthony, and special correspondent Emma Chamberlain bringing behind-the-scenes energy.

And if you’re on the ground, keep an eye out for UEG in collaboration with Samsung and LaQuan Smith. We’ll be right in the thick of fashion history in the making.

The exhibit opens to the public on May 10 and runs through October 26—a must-see for anyone passionate about the intersection of style, history, and identity.

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