Inspired by Monica Miller’s book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” the exhibit focuses on Black style and specifically menswear from the 18th century to present day, with dandyism as a unifying theme.

Tailoring Black Style” exhibition, honoring Black men’s fashion throughout history. Domingo, Rocky, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and producer Pharrell Williams will co-chair alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

In just one week the 2025 Met Gala will be here. This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and will draw inspiration from the 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L.