One of the biggest nights in fashion, better known as the Met Gala, is fast approaching, and I'm excited for the stars to bring this year’s theme to life. So far, I've seen a variety of creative Met Gala themes over the years, from Manus x Machina to last year’s Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. To celebrate this year’s exhibition theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, is "Tailored for You," which is a nod to the exhibition's focus on menswear and tailored pieces.
Per the MET's official website, the theme is inspired by the work of Monica Miller, a professor and chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College. It's described as "a cultural and historical examination of Black style from the 18th century to the present through an exploration of the concept of dandyism." (FYI, if you're unfamiliar with Black dandyism, Miller tells Vogue that it's “a strategy and a tool to rethink identity, to reimagine the self in a different context. To really push a boundary—especially during the time of enslavement...on who and what counts as human.”)
In honor of the red carpet event, I'm strolling down memory lane to revisit some of the best concepts. Keep reading for a complete list of Met Gala themes, dating back to 1971.
