Amelia Grey, an American model, stepped out in a full Valentino outfit styled by Danyul Brown. She wore a lace, red bodysuit and a cropped tuxedo jacket with a large, black bow, her red, lace durag and tan briefs especially catching the viewers’ eyes. Brown took a more flamboyant approach to 1920s and 1930s Harlem fashion, but didn’t quite hit the spot. An attempt at a bold statement piece resulted in what many regard as a messy, unorganized look, specifically with the briefs under the bodysuit. Plus, the durag seems like an unnecessary addition, playing into stereotypes of black fashion, rather than respectfully depicting the development of Black culture through fashion.

Met Gala co-chair A$AP Rocky brought the theme to life with his outfit, which he designed with his creative team. His jacket was inspired by the marmot jackets he would often see growing up in Harlem, paying homage to his hometown and expressing a more modern take on Black dandyism. The coat is primarily used for outdoors or sports activity, but he and his stylist, Matthew Henson, share how its shape comes together: His trousers, vest, and dress shirt give a formal finish, much like wearing a tuxedo.

Artist and rapper Megan Thee Stallion stunned viewers in her long, silver gown designed by Michael Kors, along with a large, white fur coat. She sparkled from head to toe, adding jewels along her three-tiered ponytail, representing strength and power. Her stylist, Kellon Deryck, was inspired by the iconic Josephine Baker, a French activist and performer, and the first Black woman to star in a motion picture film.

Jennie’s bandmate, Lisa, made her debut at this year’s Met Gala. She was dressed in a lace bodysuit and an embroidered blazer, designed by Louis Vuitton. Her outfit sparked some controversy because of the faces embroidered on her bodysuit. Louis Vuitton released a statement saying the lace is “portraits of figures who have been a part of the artist’s life.” Many viewers find a resemblance between the faces on the body suit and Civil Rights Activist Rosa Parks. With the blazer covering most of the body suit, it looks as if Lisa is wearing Rosa Parks on her panties, leaving the audience questioning how appropriate her outfit is and if there were other ways she and her designers could have carried out the theme.