Doechii, authorial queen of our current national anthem, will be in attendance
official video
Shelby
Kyle Christie, Black fashion and costume historian, did a segment last night on
Politics Nation on all the connections we can make to our current moment
Maiysha Kai did a piece for Michael Harriot’s Contraband Camp – and if you hadn’t yet had a chance to subscribe, this piece could be a great entry
https://www.contrabandcamp.com/p/what-can-the-black-dandy-do-for-us
Some opening excerpts
If, on this first Monday in May, the vision of multimillionaires and billionaires in their finest thematic cosplay posing on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum doesn’t instantly inspire, it’s understandable. For unwilling participants in the daily onslaught of Trump 2.0, there is rightful rage at the exploits of the ridiculously rich. The price of eggs aside, given our current state of affairs, the annual spectacle of the Met Gala, an invite-only fundraiser that can cost attendees upwards of $75,000 to attend before attiring themselves, might not be a welcome sight — at least, not on its face.
Having addressed the oligarchs in the room, what is equally true is that the 2025 Met Gala is already on track to be the most impactful in the event’s 77-year history. Amid a concurrent and coordinated effort to erase Black history, artistry and influence, this year’s theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," is a timely reminder of the influence of Black creativity and defiance worldwide — and, significantly, as an essential component of the formation of Black American culture.
She also
uses the distinct sartorial styles of Smoke and Stack (here facing L to R in
reverse, respectfully) as illustrative of her point
(costumes
for Sinners created by Ruth Carter, longtime costume designer for Spike and who
won her first Oscar for the work she did in Black Panther)
Chadwick
Boseman, indelible co-creator of King T’Challa, pictured here at the Met Gala
2018
Additional
co-chairs and committee members include LeBron James – education champion for
marginalized children – Lewis Hamilton -
who keeps winning no matter whom it piques and who also encourages creative
endeavors for all – and Pharell Williams
So if we
have relevant thoughts & observations on this celebration as a haven from
the surrounding absolute madness and both inspiration and sources of archives
for resistance, we can put them here
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