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Stepping above means spending more on finer tailoring and materials, but wealth doesn’t necessarily immunize people from the otherworldly allure of chunky jewelry.

“It’s not a one-size-fits-all formula — but instead, tailoring each project to both the host and the platform.”

Throughout his 40 years in fashion, the designer has built a reputation for challenging the norms of men's tailoring.

The Met Gala stepped outside the typical focus on couture womenswear to highlight men’s tailoring and the Black dandy as a historical figure.

The show explores the Black dandy, an evolving look in Black sartorial history; both retro and contemporary, that displays affection for menswear, excellent tailoring and a consistent fondness for tasteful flamboyance and whimsy.