When a Man Takes His Dressing Seriously From My Father’s Closet to the Met Gala Carpet 2025

 

By: IamAfuru/ IamAfuru Blog / IamAfuru.com /IamAfuru@blogpost.com 

There’s something undeniably powerful about a man who takes his dressing seriously—not as vanity, but as self-respect. In a world that often rushes to casual, my father stood as a quiet rebel in three-piece suits and polished shoes. 

To him, getting dressed wasn’t a chore; it was a ritual. Watching him knot his tie or brush a wool coat was like watching a craftsman at work—intentional, graceful, proud.

This year's Met Gala echoed that spirit. The theme, inspired by the dandy era, brought back a time when men dressed not just to impress but to express.

 Velvet blazers, embroidered lapels, cravats, and ornate brooches stormed the red carpet like a revival of the 19th-century gentleman. It wasn’t costume—it was homage. The world was reminded that elegance is not just for women, and that a man’s wardrobe can be a canvas, not just a cover.

Growing up, my father taught me the difference between fashion and style. Fashion is seasonal. Style is legacy. He showed me how a well-fitted jacket can change how you stand. How leather shoes speak louder than sneakers in a silent room. And most of all, how being well-dressed isn't about being noticed—it’s about being remembered.

Today, when I see men embrace color, texture, and flourish without apology, I think of him. He was dandy before dandy was cool again.

So here’s to the fathers who pass down more than just wisdom—to the men who dress with dignity, to the boys who learn from them, and to the runways and galas that remind us of the art in a well-made suit.

There’s something undeniably powerful about a man who takes his dressing seriously—not as vanity, but as self-respect. In a world that often rushes to casual, my father stood as a quiet rebel in three-piece suits and polished shoes. To him, getting dressed wasn’t a chore; it was a ritual. Watching him knot his tie or brush a wool coat was like watching a craftsman at work—intentional, graceful, proud.

This year's Met Gala echoed that spirit. The theme, inspired by the dandy era, brought back a time when men dressed not just to impress but to express. Velvet blazers, embroidered lapels, cravats, and ornate brooches stormed the red carpet like a revival of the 19th-century gentleman. It wasn’t costume—it was homage. The world was reminded that elegance is not just for women, and that a man’s wardrobe can be a canvas, not just a cover.

Growing up, my father taught me the difference between fashion and style. Fashion is seasonal. Style is legacy. He showed me how a well-fitted jacket can change how you stand. How leather shoes speak louder than sneakers in a silent room. And most of all, how being well-dressed isn't about being noticed—it’s about being remembered.

Today, when I see men embrace color, texture, and flourish without apology, I think of him. He was dandy before dandy was cool again.

So here’s to the fathers who pass down more than just wisdom—to the men who dress with dignity, to the boys who learn from them, and to the runways and galas that remind us of the art in a well-made suit.