The 2025 Met Gala confirmed what insiders already knew: the dandy aesthetic isn’t just back — it’s leading the future of fashion. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, invited designers and celebrities to explore the intersections of elegance, power, and performance. From tailored silhouettes to ornamental neckwear, the red carpet was a masterclass in expressive dressing — and ties were everywhere.

Gone are the days when a tie was reserved for boardrooms. In 2025, the tie is genderless, artful, and essential. It’s the finishing touch for those who understand that fashion is about intention — and no one embodied that better than the icons who came before us.

Honoring André Leon Talley: Fashion’s Dandy High Priest

André Leon Talley, the legendary editor and arbiter of style, was a towering figure in more ways than one. Known for his unapologetically extravagant taste and brilliant fashion intellect, Talley turned the cape into a red-carpet essential and redefined what it meant to be “dressed.”

At NANDANIE, we continue to be inspired by Talley’s boldness — the commitment to drama, detail, and distinction. You can see his spirit in our embroidered neckwear, our Deco-infused motifs, and the power of a tie worn not for conformity, but for statement.

The Met Gala 2025: Dandies and Designers Steal the Spotlight

Zendaya

With a double appearance, Zendaya dominated the red carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton zoot suit designed by Pharrell Williams, referencing Diana Ross in Mahogany (1975). The crisp all-white look, complete with a dramatic shoulder and structured waist, exemplified how tailoring can be both nostalgic and forward-looking. Later, she stunned in an archival Galliano corset gown layered with flora and a sculptural headpiece — balancing masculine and feminine codes with fearless elegance.

Rihanna

Rihanna made a powerful, fashionably late entrance in a custom Marc Jacobs look that blurred the lines between menswear and maternity style. Her outfit featured a cropped black wool Spencer jacket, bustier bodysuit, and a pinstriped bustle skirt crafted from a tied jacket. Finished with a satin cravat and oversized hat, the look was pure dandy — tailored, personal, and impossibly cool.

Janelle Monáe

Always a dandy in spirit, Janelle Monáe took things to the next level in a bespoke suit complete with a monocle and illusion accessories. Her homage to the Jazz Age was filtered through a modern lens, reminding us that fashion history isn’t static — it’s something to be played with, challenged, and worn boldly.

The Tie Is No Longer a Trend — It’s a Standard

At this point, calling ties a “trend” is a disservice. They’re an indispensable part of fashion-forward dressing, offering endless variation in form and feeling: oversized bows, skinny cravats, jeweled pieces, embroidered panels, petite silhouettes. The tie is more than a nod to tradition — it's a tool for celebrating individuality.

At NANDANIE, we’ve always believed in the tie as a focal point. Our pieces — from Petite Florals and Embroidered Classic Neckties to Embellished Bows— embody a dandy sensibility: polished, playful, and meant to spark conversation. Whether you wear yours over a tuxedo or a tee, you’re making a statement.

The NANDANIE Take

What we saw at the Met Gala affirms what NANDANIE has stood for since day one: ties are not just for suits — they are for storytellers. Our pre-tied pieces are designed to make you feel instantly composed, unapologetically stylish, and connected to a legacy of elegance that stretches from Harlem ballrooms to the Palais Garnier.

In this new era of expressive tailoring, every detail counts. And your tie? That’s where the magic begins.

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