Suit Up! It's MET Gala Time, Know What The Theme Of The Year 'Tailored For You' Means

The first Monday in May almost beckons us for the biggest night in fashion. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York hosts an annual gala as a charity event, the MET Gala. Each year, the museum decides on a theme for the exhibit, and the chairs announce a 'dress code' that coincides with the exhibit's theme. The attendees at the event are expected to abide by the dress code on the red carpet. This year, the dress code of the MET is 'Tailored for You', which keeps up with the exhibit theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'.
 

This is the first time in 20 years that the gala theme is centred around menswear. It is also the first time, the MET show will exclusively focus on Black designers. The exhibit has been designed to explore the evolution of Black fashion over the years through the lens of dandyism. As per the official description provided by the museum, the theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style explores the importance of style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, particularly in the United States and Europe."

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For those not in the know, dandyism has its roots in the 18th century. It essentially refers to men who are impeccably dressed and peculiarly groomed for the sole purpose of standing out. In other words, a dandy man is one who pays a little too much attention to his appearance, to ends up looking different from all others. Sharp tailoring, crisp suits, pants hemmed at perfect lengths and carefully picked out ties and bows embody the couture of a dandy man. Despite being rooted in classic dandyism should not be confused with being subtle. The dandy fashion does not shy away from embracing bold prints, be it florals or stripes. It also draws attention to accessories, which are carefully picked to bring out the best of the outfit.

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If you still have doubts over what to expect from the MET gala outfits this year, it's simple -suits! The red carpet this year will put forth the best of power-dressing with a perfect balance of modern and traditional outlooks. 

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