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What is dandyism? How this year’s Met Gala theme honors Black culture


From tailored jackets and silk ties to playful fedoras and pocket squares, Black dandyism isn’t just a campy style—it has served as a powerful political act throughout history.

A man sits on a train in a suit.

Black dandyism—the theme of the 2025 Met Gala—isn’t just about fashion. For generations, it has served as a political movement that challenges stereotypes and reimagines Black identity.

Photograph By Danny Lyon, Magnum Photos



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