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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jocelyn Noveck

Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’

APTOPIX 2025 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala - (Invision)

“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.

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