For a Met Gala theme as historic as this year's, the first Monday in May's procession of celebs was a sea of monochromatic tones and surprisingly conservative attire. The evening’s theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” centered on Black dandyism — its origins,

Tailoring Black Style," pays homage to the lesser-known style movement known as Black dandyism. We'll explain.

Met Gala celebrated dandyism across the diaspora through bold, cultural symbolism, and heritage-driven styles.