
Stars come out for Met Gala, showcasing Black dandyism
By AFP Published May 5, 2025 It’s the first Monday in May, which means it’s time for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights Black style through the lens of dandyism’s subversive history. AFP The blockbuster night’s theme explores the rich and complicated history of the sharply tailored dandy aesthetic…