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Decoding Black Dandyism, the Theme of This Year’s Met Gala

‘It’s a sartorial style that asks questions about identity, representation, mobility – race, class, gender, sexuality and power,’ said Monica L. Miller, whose book ‘Slaves to Fashion’ inspired this year’s Met Gala and accompanying exhibition.
Max Hollein, Lewis Hamilton, Monica Miller, Pharrell Williams, and Andrew Bolton stand together in group photo
Max Hollein, Lewis Hamilton, Monica Miller, Pharrell Williams, and Andrew Bolton attend a press conference announcing the Spring 2025 Costume Institute exhibition (Getty Images)

After three decades as a jobbing actor, Colman Domingo finally ascended to the Hollywood A-list in 2023 off the back of

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Is the Met Gala Worth the Investment?

For dozens of brands, dressing stars for the Met Gala comes at a significant cost. It’s not always clear how they should measure their return on investment, writes Imran Amed.

At the Met Gala, the Fantasy Was Intact

Despite threats of disruption from protests, the Condé Nast union and TikTok’s legal woes, the event continued as planned with attendees dazzling in bespoke and archival ensembles.

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