US EditionInside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’
- On May 5, 2025, New York hosted the benefit gala for the Costume Institute at the Met, marking the launch of the exhibition titled "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
- This event honored Black style and designers, marking an overdue milestone amid ongoing social and cultural discussions about diversity and representation.
- Approximately 400 guests from various fields enjoyed cocktails, a brass band performance, and a dinner prepared by chef Kwame Onwuachi that included papaya piri piri salad and Creole roasted chicken.
- Curator Andrew Bolton cited Andre Leon Talley as an inspiration for the exhibit honoring Talley with his caftan displayed, and Rev. Al Sharpton praised the event as a timely celebration of dandyism and activism.
- Attendees viewed the gala as an impactful statement on diversity at the highest cultural level, suggesting lasting global reverberations for recognizing Black identity and style.
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How the 2025 Met Gala celebrated a ‘long overdue’ tribute to Black style
“Well, it took a minute,” said Spike Lee, surveying the glittering Met Gala crowd during cocktail hour through bright orange glasses that matched his New York Knicks cap. “But we’re here now, that’s the most important thing.”Lee was referring to the fact that for the very first time, the Met Gala was making a point of celebrating Black style and Black designers—something he felt was an overdue milestone, but a very welcome one.“Long overdue,” Le…
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