The upcoming Met Gala is poised to make a bold statement with its theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', centering on Black dandyism, which represents resistance against social constraints. This year's event is not just a celebration of fashion but a commentary on the retraction of diversity initiatives in the industry. Co-chaired by prominent figures like Pharrell Williams and ASAP Rocky, the Gala aims to honor menswear while sparking a broader conversation about racial and class identity through style, amid ongoing debates within the fashion community regarding representation and equity.
As attendees for the $75,000-ticket fundraiser carefully walk up the famed Met steps, they'll embody this year's theme: 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which puts Black dandyism center stage.
In a world where Black people have been marginalized, the dandy became a figure who defied the rigid categories of race and class that sought to confine them.
Centering Black fashion feels declarative after diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have been rolled back at major companies and in the government due to recent political shifts in the US.
Despite what side of the fence any critic lands, what's true, if they love fashion, is that they'll still likely watch those steps on Monday.
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