And while there’s been a welcome barrage of coverage of the outfits that Black actors and tastemakers chose to wear on the blue carpet, it was their crowns that stood out most t

Once inside the Met Gala, guests passed under a slew of flower petals suspended from the ceiling. An orchestra performed favorites like Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” on Monday evening.

Music icon Babyface was in the house for fashion’s biggest night. The singer-songwriter-producer walked the blue carpet of the Met Gala on May 5 in custom LaQuan Smith. Kenny Edmonds was among the stars wearing works by Black designers for the event that spotlighted Black style and tailoring.