For marginalized communities—across race, sexuality, gender, and size—finding an elite uniform made just for them is a radical act. At the 2025 Met Gala, the "Tailored for You" dress code celebrates the legacy of Black Dandyism and suiting explored in this year's upcoming Costume Institute exhibit, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
On the eve of a red carpet likely to be adorned with strong-shouldered blazers and vintage three-piece sets, it’s impossible to overlook another disruption in suiting, this one driven by the female gaze. Women designers and fashion enthusiasts have recently reclaimed tailoring for themselves as a bold assertion of power.
