Ty Gaskins

Paris

Contributing Style Editor at Freelance

Co-Founder at Plainsight

News and Fashion Writer at Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

Contributor at Michelin Guide

Contributor at Michelin

contributing style editor | opinions are my own [email protected] | IG: @ty.gaskins

Articles

The Met Gala After-Parties: Where the Real Fashion Happened

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Ty Gaskins

The 2025 Met Gala ended with silk skirts trailing behind departing limos—but the real show began 18 floors above the city at The Standard’s iconic Boom Boom Room. There, Burna Boy and DJ Black Coffee hosted the night’s most electric after-party: a scene pulsing with sound, sequins, and serious star wattage. Against the backdrop of sweeping skyline views, Burna and Black Coffee turned the club into a sonic sanctuary of Afro-fusion and deep house. The guest list? Stratospheric.
Black Dandyism Explained: From Its 18th-Century Roots To Modern-Day Expressions

1 week ago | vogue.co.uk | Ty Gaskins

There is something undeniably magnetic about the sharp creases of a tailored suit, the gleam of polished leather shoes, the swish of a silk pocket square. But for Black dandyism, this isn’t just about looking good – it’s a declaration. A defiant reclaiming of space in a world that has long sought to define and confine Black identity. So, what exactly is Black dandyism? At its core, it’s a fashion revolution, a movement steeped in history, resistance and pride.
Le dandysme noir expliqué, de ses racines au XVIIIème siècle à aujourd'hui

1 week ago | vogue.fr | Ty Gaskins

Il y a quelque chose de magnétique dans les plis nets d'un costume taillé sur mesure, l'éclat de chaussures en cuir ciré, le bruissement d'un carré de poche en soie. Mais le dandysme noir n'est pas seulement une question d'apparence ou de beauté : c'est un geste d'affirmation de soi dans un monde ayant longtemps cherché à circonscrire l'identité noire. Qu'est-ce donc que le dandysme noir ?
Qué es el dandismo negro: El tema que define la MET Gala 2025

1 week ago | vogue.mx | Ty Gaskins

¿Cómo entender realmente el dandismo negro? Y es que hay algo innegablemente magnético en los pliegues afilados de un traje a medida, el brillo de unos zapatos de piel pulida, el contoneo de un pañuelo de bolsillo de seda. Pero para el dandismo negro, no se trata sólo de lucir bien: Es una declaración. Una reivindicación desafiante del espacio en un mundo que durante mucho tiempo ha tratado de definir y confinar la identidad negra. Entonces, ¿qué es exactamente el dandismo negro?
Tutto sulla moda dei Black Dandy verso il Met Gala 2025, dai suoi significati storici ai tratti versatili e colorati di oggi

1 week ago | vogue.it | Ty Gaskins

La moda dei Black Dandy è fondamentale per il Met Gala 2025, ma anche per la storia e l'autodeterminazione della comunità nera negli Stati Uniti e nel mondo: ecco le sue origini, i suoi significati e le sue evoluzioniC'è qualcosa di indubbiamente magnetico nelle pieghe nette di un abito sartoriale, nel luccichio delle scarpe di pelle lucida, nello sventare di un fazzoletto da taschino di seta.
Black Dandyism Explained-From Its 18th-Century Roots to Modern-Day Expressions

2 weeks ago | vogue.com | Ty Gaskins

There is something undeniably magnetic about the sharp creases of a tailored suit, the gleam of polished leather shoes, the swish of a silk pocket square. But for Black dandyism, this isn’t just about looking good—it’s a declaration. A defiant reclaiming of space in a world that has long sought to define and confine Black identity. So, what exactly is Black dandyism? At its core, it’s a fashion revolution, a movement steeped in history, resistance, and pride.
The No-Filler Guide to Plump Lips: 11 Products to Shop For a Natural Pout

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Ty Gaskins

Lips are having a moment, but let’s be clear: it’s not about volume for volume’s sake. Gone are the days of overinflated pouts — today’s lip trend is all about enhancing your natural shape with a subtle, more refined approach. The goal isn’t exaggerated fullness, but smooth, supple lips that exude a quiet confidence. A gentle lift, a hint of plumpness — just the right touch to elevate what you’ve already got.
Inside Yves Saint Laurent’s Former Home, Now a Dreamy Retreat in Tangier

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Ty Gaskins

There is a hush at Villa Mabrouka — a kind of curated stillness, scented faintly of floral, salt, and something faintly nostalgic, like vintage Guerlain perfume steeped in sunshine. Here, on the cliffside of Tangier, overlooking the straits where Europe and Africa trade glances across the sea, Yves Saint Laurent once found his escape. Today, it’s your turn.
Where We Predict Stars of the 2025 Met Gala Will Eat and Stay

2 weeks ago | guide.michelin.com | Ty Gaskins

The first Monday in May. To the uninitiated, just another date on the calendar; to the fashion set, it’s the biggest night out. The Met Gala is not just a party—it’s a pilgrimage, an annual coronation where couture meets culture, where the world’s most famous faces ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s grand staircase in outfits engineered for history. This year’s theme? "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," exploring the rich history and influence of Black fashion.
Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum: A First Look at the World’s Largest Museum Dedicated to a Single Civilisation

3 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Ty Gaskins

After two decades of anticipation and countless shifting timelines, the Grand Egyptian Museum—GEM to those in the know—is finally nearing its grand reveal. Located just outside Cairo, with the Giza pyramids shimmering in the background like an ancient screensaver, the $1 billion cultural behemoth is poised to become the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation.