US Edition1800 TEQUILA UNVEILS THE FIRST TEQUILA DIAMOND, ALCHEMIZING ITS ULTRA-PREMIUM TEQUILA INTO AN ULTRA-PRECIOUS JEWEL
- On May 5, 2025, Janelle Monáe debuted an ethical diamond brooch made from 1800 Cristalino tequila at the Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
- The brooch was created to align with the Met Gala's theme, highlighting Black dandyism and promoting a conscious alternative to traditional mined diamonds due to their impact on African nations.
- The tequila underwent a 16-month maturation process in freshly crafted American and French oak barrels, followed by a six-month finishing period in port wine casks, inspiring the intricate crystalline brooch designed by Jonathan Raksha of Maison Raksha.
- Monáe explained that choosing this look was meaningful for her in the fashion world, highlighting the significance of paying tribute to her ancestors and promoting a more mindful way of wearing jewelry.
- The event marked the Met Gala’s first menswear-focused show in over 20 years and showcased 1800 Tequila’s sustainable luxury vision alongside the legacy of Black dandyism in fashion.
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Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolJanelle Monáe embodies dandyism at the Met Gala
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Janelle Monáe embraced the elegance of Black dandyism at the Met Gala with a star-studded collaboration with Oscar winner Paul Tazewell and designer Thom Browne, and a sparkling ethical diamond brooch from 1800 Tequila as the finishing touch. Known for turning heads with her gala looks, Monáe said the ensemble she will unveil on the red carpet Monday will honor her ancestors and family members who dress dandiously, while …
1800 TEQUILA UNVEILS THE FIRST TEQUILA DIAMOND, ALCHEMIZING ITS ULTRA-PREMIUM TEQUILA INTO AN ULTRA-PRECIOUS JEWEL
Janelle Monáe Debuts First-Of-Its-Kind Diamond Made From 1800 Cristalino Tequila on Fashion's Most Memorable Monday JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 1800® Tequila, the world's most awarded tequila brand1, continues to push the boundaries of taste, debuting the first-ever tequila diamond on the most-watched red carpet event of the season. On a night when million-dollar jewels adorn celebrities and fashion makes its boldest statement…
Winnipeg Free Press
Janelle Monáe embraces dandyism at the Met Gala with help from an Oscar winner and tequila diamond
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Janelle Monáe Wears First-Ever Diamond Made From Tequila at the Met Gala
The 2025 Met Gala turned heads, but Janelle Monáe wearing a diamond crafted by 1800 Tequila at the Met Gala? That’s the kind of flex that stops time. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Janelle Monáe attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Last night, Monáe made history on the blu…
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