And while there’s been a welcome barrage of coverage of the outfits that Black actors and tastemakers chose to wear on the blue carpet, it was their crowns that stood out most t

There is a power in a garment made from scratch in the style of your choosing that cannot be detached from freedom. Teyana Taylor stunning in custom Ruth Carter. Colman Domingo distinguished in custom Valentino. Lupita Nyong’o, a fancy of flight in the babiest of Chanel blues. Doechii a true don in Louis Vuitton.

The Met Gala returned for 2025 in NYC, shining a spotlight on Black dandyism. Here's what to know about this year's theme explained.