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The theme for the 2025 Met Gala draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller's groundbreaking book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. This illuminating exhibition will celebrate black men's style while highlighting the significance of dandyism—a term used to describe a man who is known for his elegance, fashion, and exaggerated manners—spanning from the 18th century to contemporary times.