#post imperial

[beau-gar]

MUHAMAD

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[met-gala-tournament]

Round 2 - 2025 (Superfine: Tailoring Black Style / Tailored For You)

Taraji P. Henson (Monse, Post-Imperial), left

“Our creation—a stunning all-ivory ensemble—pulses with profound allure, accentuating Taraji's undeniable presence. It intertwines traditional menswear craftsmanship with the daring spirit of Josephine Baker: a Divine Dandy embracing her Divine Femininity. This look also pays homage to the Iyabos of Yoruba culture—women of spiritual devotion who wear white to symbolize purity before Olodumare, the supreme deity. The color palette becomes a canvas on which we paint a story of faith, resilience, and transformation. The Divine Dandy whispers of an era filled with refined flamboyance, echoing Cab Calloway's striking white tuxedo. With its dramatic waistline and oversized bow, this creation harmonizes classic tailoring's nostalgic allure with contemporary flair.” (x)

vs. Ayo Edebiri (Ferragamo), right

“We both wanted to explore the idea of Black dandyism as a form of self-expression and empowerment. It was about creating something that not only celebrates the theme—but also celebrates Ayo’s individuality, her deep connection to her family, and her own modern take on that. It's about celebrating the history of Black individuals using clothing to redefine themselves, push boundaries, and claim their space in the world. The look is a conversation between classic tailoring and modern Black style, a nod to the past and a bold step into the future.” “When I showed Max pictures of my father and other Nigerian traditional outfits – male and female! – a huge component is coral. It can be used for jewelry, headpieces, and canes and holds a lot of historical and cultural weight. Max designed this truly stunning plastron to evoke the coral and stitching on my dad’s boba, but it's made entirely out of glass.” (x) (x)

Whose outfit was better?

Taraji P. Henson

Ayo Edebiri

Voting ended onDec 9, 2025

[therakishgent]

MATCHES FASHION launches Post Imperial

[met-gala-tournament]

Round 1 - 2025 (Superfine: Tailoring Black Style / Tailored For You)

Taraji P. Henson (Monse, Post-Imperial)

“Our creation—a stunning all-ivory ensemble—pulses with profound allure, accentuating Taraji's undeniable presence. It intertwines traditional menswear craftsmanship with the daring spirit of Josephine Baker: a Divine Dandy embracing her Divine Femininity. This look also pays homage to the Iyabos of Yoruba culture—women of spiritual devotion who wear white to symbolize purity before Olodumare, the supreme deity. The color palette becomes a canvas on which we paint a story of faith, resilience, and transformation. The Divine Dandy whispers of an era filled with refined flamboyance, echoing Cab Calloway's striking white tuxedo. With its dramatic waistline and oversized bow, this creation harmonizes classic tailoring's nostalgic allure with contemporary flair.” (x)

vs. Anna Sawai (Dior, Cartier)

“She wore ... a gold necktie clip, a nod to the zoot suits that were a major reference for the evening’s theme. ... Hats and headgear are staples of the Black dandy aesthetic, which Sawai knew she “had“ to include.” (x)

Whose outfit was better?

Taraji P. Henson

Anna Sawai

Voting ended onDec 3, 2025

[freshthoughts2020]

[freshthoughts2020]

[freshthoughts2020]

[nyc-looks]

Irene, 31

“I’m wearing a Post-Imperial suit that he just showed for FW 2020, with a Staud bag, necklace from Johnny Nelson, and Sies Marjan shoes. The suit s men’s but I don’t really believe in gendered clothing. I love how oversized and comfy it is. Johnny is super dope and makes rings out of the faces of Black visionaries. He gifted me this Africa skull necklace and it’s one of my favorite things to wear. My style philosophy is wearing anything that makes me feel powerful. So many things in life try to drain you and my clothes are my armor.”

Feb 9, 2020 ∙ East Harlem