Fashion's Oscars - The Met Gala - Set to Reign in the Limelight on the Coming Monday (Part 1)
Get ready, fashionistas! The Met Gala, also known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fundraiser, is set to rock the first Monday of May this year. This star-studded event is often hailed as the Oscars of fashion. Now, let's talk about some Asian stars who've graced the event in the past, like Taiwanese pop diva Jolin Tsai.
Curious about this year's theme and dress code? Well, buckle up because it's all about menswear this time! The theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," focusing on Black Dandyism - a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years. Be prepared for vibrant, bold, and dazzling designs influenced by Black Dandyism, which uses fashion as a means of self-expression and identity.
As for the dress code, it's all about tailoring it for you, leaving room for guests to showcase their unique interpretations of Black Dandyism. Keep your eyes peeled for extravagant, stylish, and playful takes on traditional tailoring with a splash of vibrant colors and patterns.
The related exhibition, delving into the evolution of tailoring and style in Black identities, will open to the public on May 10 and run until October 26, 2025. Mark your calendars, fashion enthusiasts, because you won't want to miss it!
(By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times/台北時報張迪)
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Dress Code: This year's dress code, "Tailored for You," encourages guests to showcase their unique interpretations of Black Dandyism, featuring elaborate, stylish, and playful takes on traditional tailoring with vibrant colors and patterns.
- Intriguingly, Taiwanese fashion enthusiasts may witness popular celebrities adhering to this year's Met Gala dress code, "Tailored for You," presenting elaborate, stylish, and playful interpretations of Black Dandyism.
- The announced presence of notable figures from the fashion-and-beauty and entertainment industries cannot be underestimated as they stride onto the red carpet of the upcoming gala, setting the stage ablaze with their Taiwanese style and flair.
- The fashion world will undeniably be pulsating with excitement as conflict is poised between traditional tailoring and daring, vibrant designs rooted in Black Dandyism, as seen at the Met Gala in May.
- Aside from the Met Gala, the Taiwanese public will have the opportunity to delve into the evolution of tailoring and style in Black identities at the related exhibition opening on May 10 and running until October 26, 2025, providing a wider perspective on the lifestyle and entertainment spectrum.
