Met Gala Raises Record-Breaking $31 Million, Most Ever in Seven Decade History of Event
It was a night of cultural reverence! The 2025 Met Gala didn’t just make headlines—it made history with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” based on the recently published Met Museum book of the same name by Barnard College professor Dr. Monica L. Miller. The legendary fashion event raised an unprecedented $31 million, the largest […]
Meet Shantrelle P. Lewis, Curator, Filmmaker & the Preeminent Scholar of Global Black Dandyism
Before Black Dandyism became a Met Gala theme, it was a movement! Shantrelle P. Lewis is a scholar, curator, filmmaker, and author who committed herself and much of her curatorial work to highlighting Black Dandyism with intention, rigor, and purpose. Long before major museums and fashion houses took note, Lewis had already spent over a […]
Black Excellence Is Front and Center on Vogue’s Newest Met Gala Issue
The Met Gala has always been fashion’s most exclusive night—but this year, it’s making history with a theme rooted in culture, legacy, and unapologetic style. The 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” marks the Met’s first menswear-focused exhibit in over 20 years and centers the timeless impact of the Black dandy. View this post on […]