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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Landrum Jr

Black dandyism etches place into Met Gala history — and global visibility

Met Gala-Dandy Style - (Victoria Will/Invision/AP)

Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into the global fashion spotlight.

As a gala host committee member, Janelle Monáe and other trendsetters are helping shape the conversation, framing Black dandyism as a proud tradition — rather than a mere trend — claiming its long-overdue moment of visibility.

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