Tag: Paul Tazewell

Janelle Monáe at the 2025 Met Gala: A Dandy Revolution in Black Tailoring
At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” Janelle Monáe delivered a masterclass in sartorial storytelling. Collaborating with costume designer Paul Tazewell and Thom Browne, Monáe’s ensemble transcended fashion, embodying Black dandyism’s rich history and its contemporary resurgence. A Tailored Tribute to Black Dandyism Monáe’s outfit was a bold reinterpretation of Black dandyism, a…

