Latest news with #SlavestoFashion
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Met Gala 2025: A Celebration of Black Male Style
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The 2025 Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' looks to celebrate the artistry and craft distinctive to tailoring through the lens of Black male style. The exhibition, which was inspired by Monica Miller's 'Slaves to Fashion,' explores Black male identity and expression through the sartorial lens of dandyism as a means to define a lifestyle of wealth, distinction and taste. Fashion and dandyism enthusiasts will immediately recall writings about historical fashion figure and dandy Beau Brummell, an arbiter of men's style in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Yet the term 'dandy' is an agile descriptor, applicable to the evolution of men's fashion choices — whether individual or culturally inspired — over decades. More from WWD Miller, the first cocurator of a Costume Institute exhibition and first Black woman to have this distinction, is joined by A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams — the first all-Black male Met Gala committee. Each committee member is noted for their global fashion influence across the genres of music, sports and entertainment. They are included in WWD's celebration of the 2025 Met Gala theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' alongside icons of style and leisure, captured in the pages of WWD over decades. Included here are actor Sidney Poitier, basketball legend Walt 'Clyde' Frazier, and entertainer Little Richard, among others, whose individual style transcends race, gender and identity. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Tailoring Black Style: Celebrating Iconic Black Male Figures In Fashion Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Fibre2Fashion
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fibre2Fashion
Black dandyism takes centre stage at Met Gala 2025 in New York
The first Monday of May brought with it one of the most anticipated events in global fashion—the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (NYC). Held on May 5, the event celebrated the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', marking a rare spotlight on menswear and Black dandyism. The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5 in New York City, celebrated 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' spotlighting menswear and Black dandyism. Co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton and others, the event saw standout looks from Zendaya, Rihanna, SRK, Coco Jones, Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra among others. Major houses like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Burberry led bold designer-celebrity pairings. The dress code, 'Tailored for You', invited guests to interpret tailoring through personal and cultural lenses, resulting in a rich display of creativity, heritage, and self-expression on the iconic Met steps. This year's theme was rooted in the Costume Institute's new spring exhibition, which explores the history of Black dandyism—once imposed on Black men as 'dandified servants' in 18th-century Europe and later reclaimed as a powerful mode of identity and resistance. Inspired by Monica L Miller's book Slaves to Fashion, the exhibit is arranged in 12 sections, each highlighting a distinct trait of the Black dandy—from posture and silhouette to fabric, attitude and symbolism. Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton and A$AP Rocky served as co-chairs of the event, joined by co-chair LeBron James. Alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, the co-chairs shaped the event's theme, décor, and guest experience. The gala also saw the return of a formal host committee, with figures like Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Doechii, Tyla, Usher, Ayo Edebiri, Dapper Dan, Grace Wales Bonner and Olivier Rousteing. The event saw Zendaya lead the red carpet highlights in a crisp Louis Vuitton suit paired with a wide-brim hat, while Demi Moore turned heads in a sculptural Thom Browne gown designed as a literal men's tie. Singer Coco Jones embraced a white swan-inspired look at the 2025 Met Gala, donning a custom ensemble by designer Manish Malhotra. The two-piece outfit was richly adorned with pearls, intricate embellishments, and fine embroidery, radiating refined glamour. Rihanna, who closed out the carpet, revealed her third pregnancy in a Marc Jacobs outfit, and Diana Ross returned to the Met after over two decades in a dramatic white ensemble with a sweeping train embroidered with her family's names. Global celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Nicki Minaj, Joey King, Bad Bunny, and Doja Cat offered personalised takes on the theme, emphasising cultural identity, craftsmanship, and flamboyance. Lewis Hamilton wore a bespoke suit by Grace Wales Bonner, and Colman Domingo honoured late fashion icon André Leon Talley with a regal cape by Valentino. Indian representation reached new heights as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in a regal black Sabyasachi suit accessorised with gold accents and a pendant featuring the letter 'K'. Priyanka Chopra Jonas returned in a polka dot Balmain suit, and Kiara Advani celebrated motherhood in a black and gold gown with a heart detail for her unborn child. Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh made his mark in a traditional royal Punjabi outfit by Prabal Gurung. Major fashion houses made a strong impression. Louis Vuitton and Prada, both of which hosted tables, dressed several high-profile guests. Burberry collaborated with stylist Law Roach—best known for his work with Zendaya—to shape its creative expression for the evening, including curating its Met Gala table. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Roya News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
Kamala Harris makes unexpected Met Gala appearance
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first-ever appearance at the Met Gala in New York City, joining husband Doug Emhoff for the star-studded event on Monday night. While the couple skipped the red carpet, Harris appeared in a custom-designed Off-White gown. A spokesperson confirmed that Harris attended at the invitation of Vogue editor-in-chief and Met Gala co-chair Anna Wintour. The appearance comes just ahead of a Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser and marks one of Harris' few major public appearances since the 2024 presidential election. Her Met Gala look drew from the Costume Institute's ongoing exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which celebrates the vibrant legacy of Black dandyism and its ties to identity and resistance. The exhibit, curated by scholar Monica L. Miller and based on her book Slaves to Fashion, explores how Black style has served as a form of empowerment across generations. The black-and-white silk dress featured an asymmetrical cape sleeve and a flowing scarf—an ensemble that Off-White described as aiming to evoke 'a sense of timelessness.' 'To me the true core of dandyism is rooted in confidence and strength,' Off-White creative director IB Kamara said in a statement. 'There is no person who exemplifies these characteristics more than Kamala D. Harris, someone who has overcome adversity and continues to be a beacon for so many.'
NDTV
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
480 Workers, 90 Days: How Indian Brand Crafted Met Gala Carpet For 3rd Time
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Kerala brand Neytt created the eco-friendly blue carpet for the 2025 Met Gala, marking their third consecutive year for the event. The 63,000-square-foot design, featuring golden daffodils, aligns with the theme honoring Black fashion history. New Delhi: A Kerala-based brand has created the iconic carpet for the Met Gala thsi year, making it the third time they have crafted it for the global fashion event. Founded by Sivan Santhosh and Nimisha Srinivas, Neytt, based out of Kerala's Alappuzha, was behind the creation of the 63,000-square-foot eco-friendly blue carpet that graced the steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The carpet aligned with the 2025 Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", a tribute to the sartorial legacy and history of Black fashion. Curated by Andrew Bolton and inspired by Monica L Miller's book Slaves to Fashion, the exhibition spanned fashion narratives from the 18th century to the present day. Neytt's blue carpet design reflected the theme, featuring a royal blue base with golden daffodils. The design was biodegradable, made using natural sisal fibres hand-sorted from Madagascar. The brand also shared a clip on social media where global celebrities were seen walking the carpet they created. "No big deal-just our rug at The Met, again," they wrote on Instagram. They also thanked their team, calling them the "real heroes behind the scenes, who brought it all to life." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neytt (@ Neytt co-founder Sivan Santhosh revealed key details of the massive project. "Manufactured using the finest and the best quality natural sisal fibre hand sorted from Madagascar in boucle weave, we sent 57 rolls of 4 x 30 metres for this project - totaling 6,840 square metres," he told The Indian Express. "480 people across different departments worked on the carpet for close to 90 days to perfect the weave and finish as per Met Gala standards," he added. The base carpet was manufactured in Kerala, and then hand-painted by artists in New York, Mr Santhosh added. The creative direction for the carpet was reportedly provided by artist Cy Gavin. The achievement is another milestone for Extraweave, the parent company of Neytt, which has been supplying the Met Gala carpet for three years now - 2022, 2023 and 2025. This year's Met Gala saw a strong Indian presence, with Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani and Diljit Dosanjh making their debut. Priyanka Chopra and Natasha Poonawalla returned in signature styles.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese's Met Gala Outfit Draws Quick Reaction From Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese made a striking appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night, drawing instant attention not just from fans but also her own team. Now in her second WNBA season, Reese attended the Met Gala for the second year in a row. This time, she wasn't just walking the bluer carpet—she was also part of the event's celebrity host committee, helping shape the biggest night in fashion. The 2025 theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' inspired by Monica L. Miller's book 'Slaves to Fashion,' was reflected in Reese's outfit choice. Reese showed up in a custom Thom Browne ensemble that boasted of a two-piece black dress, a crisp white collared shirt and a matching black tie. The Sky quickly posted their approval on social media, sharing Getty Images of Reese's blue carpet moment. 'Oh absolutely 😍,' they captioned. While some questioned her absence from the Sky's May 5 practice ahead of their next preseason game, head coach Tyler Marsh was quick to show his support. 'She puts in a ton of work during the season and in the offseason, extra work,' Marsh said. 'She communicated to her teammates that she would be at the Met Gala and as an organization, we're in support of everyone on and off the court. It's a great experience, a great opportunity for her.' Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in an August 2024 contest vs. the Phoenix Ziliak/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Marsh added that events like this help boost the league's visibility. 'Any time that we can showcase and highlight the personalities of the players of our league, no matter what team they're from, I think it's a good thing for the league,' he added. Last year, Reese attended her first Met Gala and played in a Sky preseason game less than 24 hours later. This year, the fashion-forward star timed her trip between games, after scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a May 2 preseason win against Brazil. With another game scheduled for May 6—her 23rd birthday—Reese continues to balance basketball with a growing presence in fashion and media. Related: Angel Reese's Four-Word Message to Former LSU Teammate Before WNBA Draft
