Embach Posted April 30 Posted April 30 The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5. Red carpet arrivals start around 5:30 pm ET, the livestream will begin at 6:00 pm ET and typically runs until about 8 pm ET. The exhibition will open to the public on May 10 through Oct. 26, 2025. The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Drawing inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the exhibition is organized into 12 sections, each representing a characteristic that defines dandy style: Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, Champion, Respectability, Jook (defined in Zora Neale Hurston’s “Characteristics of Negro Expression”—an important reference for the exhibiton—as a space for dancing, drinking, and other leisure activities), Heritage, Beauty, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism. “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style explores the importance of style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, particularly in the United States and Europe,” the Met Museum writes. Black dandyism refers to the tradition of Black men—and, increasingly, people of all genders—using fashion, especially refined tailoring, as a powerful form of self-expression and resistance. This style takes classic European menswear and makes it one’s own, blending sharp tailoring with vibrant colors, bold patterns, and cultural significance. The Black dandy is not simply “well-dressed”—they are intentional, creative, and often subversive, using clothing to challenge stereotypes, assert humanity, and claim space in societies that have marginalized and erased Black identity. “Superfine” will feature garments, paintings, photographs, and more from artists including Torkwase Dyson, Tanda Francis, André Grenard Matswa, and Tyler Mitchell—all exploring the indelible style of Black dandies, from the 18th century through to the present day. (Miller also serves as a guest curator for the show, working alongside Costume Institute Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton.) “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style explores the importance of style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, particularly in the United States and Europe,” the Met Museum writes. Black dandyism refers to the tradition of Black men—and, increasingly, people of all genders—using fashion, especially refined tailoring, as a powerful form of self-expression and resistance. This style takes classic European menswear and makes it one’s own, blending sharp tailoring with vibrant colors, bold patterns, and cultural significance. The Black dandy is not simply “well-dressed”—they are intentional, creative, and often subversive, using clothing to challenge stereotypes, assert humanity, and claim space in societies that have marginalized and erased Black identity. Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the 2025 Met Gala, with LeBron James serving as an honorary chair. The 2025 Met Gala will also have a host committee, made up of André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jordan Casteel, Dapper Dan, Doechii, Ayo Edebiri, Edward Enninful, Jeremy O. Harris, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Rashid Johnson, Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Audra McDonald, Janelle Monáe, Jeremy Pope, Angel Reese, Sha'Carri Richardson, Tyla, Usher, and Kara Walker. As announced in February, the Met Gala 2025 dress code is “Tailored for You,” a nod to the exhibition’s focus on menswear and suiting that’s sure to bring out the sartorial creativity of this year’s attendees. Source: Vogue, Elle Decor Discuss, which celebrities (besides Lana Del Rey ), looks and brands you're looking forward the most! After the event, post your favorite ones! 20 Quote
HeadlessAlligators Posted April 30 Posted April 30 Excited to see what all the white people come up with!! Not in a rude way, I've just been so curious ever since it came out 6 Quote
Burthdaykake Posted April 30 Posted April 30 Met Gala season is always so fun!!!!!!! I absolutely adore getting home and watching the red carpet live just to see my favorite celebs looking good x I hope Lana is attending because I really enjoy the black looks Molly does for her because they're so classy. I remember a story she posted with a bunch of black dresses and heels and they were all so beautiful, I think I even saved it 5 Quote The Chateau Marmont, in the Land of Gods and Monsters
theviolence Posted April 30 Posted April 30 1 minute ago, Burthdaykake said: Met Gala season is always so fun!!!!!!! I absolutely adore getting home and watching the red carpet live just to see my favorite celebs looking good x I hope Lana is attending because I really enjoy the black looks Molly does for her because they're so classy. I remember a story she posted with a bunch of black dresses and heels and they were all so beautiful, I think I even saved it Black as in black people… 22 Quote
Dark Angel Posted April 30 Posted April 30 can’t believe it’s almost been a year since last year’s met gala 17 Quote
Embach Posted April 30 Author Posted April 30 I just know that Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton will serve, these men KNOW what fashion is In fact one of my favorite things about the award season this year was looking forward for Domingo's looks! 6 Quote
vicdelrey Posted April 30 Posted April 30 I hope Jeremy goes with her. JEREMY’S FIRST MET GALA but just picture this: you’re giving swamp tours as an alligator guide, and a few years later, you’re walking the Met Gala red carpet, surrounded by the world’s most influential people arm in arm with your wife, who just happens to be a pop star. He gonna gag 8 Quote
jimmyjimmycocoapuff Posted April 30 Posted April 30 11 minutes ago, theviolence said: Black as in black people… this is FRYING me - this could be a bit on 30 Rock 17 Quote
HeadlessAlligators Posted April 30 Posted April 30 24 minutes ago, theviolence said: Black as in black people… I'm dying at this 8 Quote
Flopbird come on Posted April 30 Posted April 30 IS LANA THERE?????? 0 Quote money is the anthem of success so put on your mascara and your party dress
blueskiesforever Posted April 30 Posted April 30 Just now, Flopbird come on said: IS LANA THERE?????? The gala is next Monday, it’s not confirmed yet if she will attend (anyone correct me if I’m wrong) 0 Quote So if you don't know, don't give up , 'Cause you never know what the new day might bring
jimmyjimmycocoapuff Posted April 30 Posted April 30 1 minute ago, Flopbird come on said: IS LANA THERE?????? yes, she's there right now see her look: Spoiler 23 Quote
taco truck Posted April 30 Posted April 30 This is about to be a mass cancellation event 😭😭 So many celebs are going to be tone deaf I can already tell😭 17 Quote ❀❀ ˖° ⋆.ೃ࿔ this is my idea of fun °⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
jaesana Posted April 30 Posted April 30 29 minutes ago, jimmyjimmycocoapuff said: this is FRYING me - this could be a bit on 30 Rock “Black as in black people, Lemon.” 4 Quote
Burthdaykake Posted April 30 Posted April 30 43 minutes ago, theviolence said: Black as in black people… Please I’m so sorry the text literally didn’t load for me at first and I only read the title I genuinely feel so dumb and pathetic 7 Quote The Chateau Marmont, in the Land of Gods and Monsters
Creyk Posted April 30 Posted April 30 I just googled "black dandyism" and that theme kinda sucks. Oh well she probably won't attend anyway. 1 Quote
jimmyjimmycocoapuff Posted April 30 Posted April 30 6 minutes ago, jaesana said: “Black as in black people, Lemon.” Meanwhile Jenna is in blackface 0 Quote
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