Black dandies have shown sharp tailoring, resistance and attitude for over a century.

Photos: An evolution of Black men’s style and tailoring, which the Met Gala will celebrate on Monday.

Since the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century, dandyism has been integral to the fabric of Black life. And as styles have evolved over the decades, so too has the culture, setting fashion trends that span the world.

At the Met Gala on Monday, the styles that have influenced culture at large, and Black culture specifically, will be celebrated on fashion’s biggest night.

The following is a collection of some of the ways Black men have used tweed, suiting, tailoring and fine details to present themselves to the world.