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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Landrum Jr

Janelle Monáe embraces dandyism at the Met Gala with help from an Oscar winner and tequila diamond

Met Gala-Dandy Style 3x2 for APNews - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Janelle Monáe will embrace Black dandyism’s elegance at the Met Gala with an all-star collaboration with Oscar winner Paul Tazewell and designer Thom Browne, and a sparkling ethical diamond brooch from 1800 Tequila for a finishing touch.

Known for turning heads with her gala looks, Monáe said the ensemble she'll reveal on the red carpet Monday will honor her ancestors and dandy-dressing family members while celebrating a more conscious approach to fashion jewelry.

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