This exhibition explores dandyism as both a pronouncement and a provocation.

The show also reflects The Mets ongoing commitment to authentically diversifying its exhibitions.

Photo Tyler Mitchell 2025

Ranged throughout will be artifactsphotos of W.E.B.

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Tailors at work, Frances Benjamin Johnston (American, 1864–1952), 1899–1900; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Gift of Lincoln Kirstein (859.1965.86).

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André Leon Talley 5th Avenue, Arthur Elgort (American, born 1940), 1986; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Irene Lewisohn Costume Reference Library

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Suit, Morty Sills (American, active mid-to-late 19th century), 1986; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Alfred Z. Solomon-Janet A. Sloane Endowment Fund, 2023 (2023.784a–c). Photo © Tyler Mitchell 2025

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“T.G.B.J.” ensemble, Tremaine Emory (American, born 1981) for Denim Tears (American, founded 2019), 2024; Courtesy Denim Tears. Photo © Tyler Mitchell 2025

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Suit, Ev Bravado (American, born 1993), Téla D’Amore (American, born 1994) for Who Decides War (American, founded 2015), Fall/Winter 2024–25; Courtesy Who Decides War. Photo © Tyler Mitchell 2025