A rainy Met Gala got under way with a tuxedoed choir and a trend true to the menswear theme: Emma Chamberlain and other women in pinstripe gowns.
Chamberlain and Zuri Hall were among those who wore sleek, sexy gowns that play on men’s suiting in pinstripes and other details.
“I expect this to be a frequent thing tonight, women wanting to maintain a traditionally feminine dress silhouette while still respecting the theme,” said William Dingle, director of style for blackmenswear.com, a cultural impact agency that focuses on uplifting black men.
The suggested dress code, “Tailored for You”, was inspired by black dandyism. Teyana Taylor went for a stunning zoot suit look with a red, feather-adorned top hat and a huge matching cape dripping with flowers and bling.
