“I’m not in competition, I’m just here as Whoopi Goldberg.” The legendary Whoopi Goldberg is back at the Met Gala, with a look that channels the Superfine André Leon Talley, with whom Whoopi went to the Met Gala well over a decade ago. Whoopi and her team also reflect on the fashion journey of Black Americans and the importance of the dandy in our culture.

Watch as Met Gala livestream co-host Teyana Taylor gets ready for fashion’s biggest night. Through the power of manifestation, Teyana knew she was going to host the Met before it ever happened. The legendary Ruth E. Carter styles Teyana in a ruby red zoot suit dandy draped in David Yurman chains, complete with a powerful cape and cane.