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In sum, the 2025 Met Gala exemplified the ongoing decline of meaningful cultural engagement within celebrity fashion. Instead of fostering appreciation for Black sartorial history or honoring cultural icons with respect, it seemed to prioritize shock value, spectacle, and celebrity spectacle. Whether this trend will continue or improve remains uncertain, but what’s clear is that this year's event sparked intense debate about cultural sensitivity, the purpose of fashion, and the evolving nature of celebrity-driven events in modern society.