Is it just me, or does the universe have a cheeky sense of timing? As Taurus—yes, that stubborn yet stylish bull—rules this season, our Met Gala vibe leans into that same luxe, unshakable confidence, flipping history on its head with the first-ever all-male squad co-chairing the event. They’re not just tossing on tuxedos but channeling Black dandyism, serving looks inspired by Monica L. Miller’s compelling 2009 tome, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. So, what happens when timeless elegance meets cultural revolution dressed to the nines? Let’s just say, this ain’t your average Met theme night—it’s a bold celebration dialed up to eleven. LEARN MORE.
For the first time, the event’s co-chairs are all men honoring the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s theme, showcasing Black style inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.