May 8, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Emerge! Fashion Show Hosts Powerful Met Gala Night Celebration Honoring Black
Dandyism in Harlem New York, NY – [May 5, 2025] — On the night of fashion’s biggest night, the Emerge! Fashion Show brought the spirit of the Met Gala to Harlem with a powerful and stylish celebration honoring the theme of Black Dandyism. Held at the black and female-owned Chele’s (2280 Frederick Douglass Blvd), the event drew a crowd of creatives, tastemakers, fashion insiders, and community members, all dressed to impress in looks inspired by the dandy legacy.
The Emerge! Met Gala Night Party highlighted the cultural depth and influence of Black style, reclaiming space in the conversation around global fashion. The evening opened with a lively red carpet hosted by celebrity stylist Jonathan Bodrick, who welcomed guests and conducted on-camera interviews that captured the excitement and significance of the night.
Inside, the event started with an insightful
conversation on the history and impact of Black Dandyism, featuring leading beauty authority & author Mikki Taylor and legendary designer Marco Hall, moderated by award-winning journalist Danielle James. The discussion traced the origins of dandyism, its evolution through contemporary style, and its role as a statement of resistance, self-expression, and cultural pride.
The event continued with food, drinks and music provided by DJ DSpence, who kept the energy high and the crowd moving, as Harlem came alive with the pulse of fashion and community.
“Hosting this celebration in Harlem—one of the world’s style capitals—was deeply intentional,” said Dionne Williams, creator of the Emerge! Fashion Show. “Black Dandyism is not just about fashion; it’s about legacy, power, and storytelling. This night was our way of honoring those who have shaped the culture and making space for the next generation to express themselves freely and boldly. To have voices like Mikki Taylor and Marco Hall lead that conversation was monumental.”
The event was part of Emerge’s ongoing commitment to elevating Black voices in fashion,
and set the tone for future cultural celebrations that go beyond the runway
The event was proudly sponsored by Crowned Skin, Fashion Fair, and Beard Guyz.
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