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The 2025 Met Gala, embraced the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” spotlighting Black dandyism as a powerful form of cultural expression and identity. This year’s exhibition, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s seminal book Slaves to Fashion, delved into how Black individuals have historically utilized fashion—particularly tailoring—to assert autonomy, challenge societal norms, and celebrate heritage. The accompanying dress code, “Tailored for You,” encouraged attendees to personalize classic

Go behind the scenes with Assistant Conservator Kaelyn Garcia who prepared this jacket, part of a jockey suit, before it went on view in "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style". On loan from the Charleston Museum, this ensemble is possibly the earliest surviving American set, dating to around 1830–50. Horse racing in the 19th century relied heavily on the skills of Black people—whether as successful jockeys who represented their enslavers or as talented tailors who created the colorful uniforms, or "