The Met Gala was a visually stunning occasion that put Black people on display — but its blatant materialism overshadowed important discussions about class and what Black power truly means.

Janelle Monáe embraced Black dandyism’s elegance at the Met Gala in an all-star collaboration with Oscar winner Paul Tazewell and designer Thom Browne, completing her look with a sparkling ...

This year’s met gala theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which featured the powerful aesthetic and legacy of Black Dandyism.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Stefon Diggs attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.