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March 07, 2025
Black Dandy Explained: Met Gala 2025's Bold Theme | PLEASE EXPLAIN
What is a Black dandy? Who is (and isn’t) a Black dandy? Who will the Costume Institite forget? Dapper Dan, June Ambrose, and Ali Richmond will explore these questions and more in this episode of Please Explain. And host Aria Hughes will break down why a met gala ticket costs $75,000 in the fashion $ense segment. "Please Explain Hosted by Aria Hughes" is an explainer show about culture, fashion, and music that brings context, not confusion, to the internet.
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