At the 2025 Met Gala, Kendall Jenner made a statement in a bespoke grey suit inspired by Gladys Bentley, a notable queer figure from the Harlem Renaissance. Stylist Torishéju Dumi created a tailored look that challenges traditional gender norms within fashion. By opting for a floor-length skirt instead of pants, Jenner's ensemble embodies both the theme of 'Tailored for You' and the essence of Black Dandyism. Dumi's connection to Bentley emphasizes the significance of individual expression and the transformative nature of style for marginalized communities.
This look is deeply personal to me, as it expresses the versatility of Black Dandyism and tailoring and what it means to a Black British woman.
(Gladys Bentley) had a really strong sense of self. Being a woman and taking tailoring-something that many people just perceive to be a menswear aesthetic, she turned it into her own.
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