The Met Gala theme and dress code are inspired by the 2009 book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."

Met Gala was inspired by menswear and Black dandyism. The latter style is a crucial part of Black culture and empowerment.

Tailoring Black Style," pays homage to the lesser-known style movement known as Black dandyism. We'll explain.