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This is popular TikTok fashion influencer and model, Wisdom Kaye.

You’ve probably seen him on your timeline showcasing unbelievable costume changes based on pop culture.

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My favorite is when he revealed looks based on Avatar: The Last Airbender characters.

Last year, Wisdom brought his fan-favorite fashion sense to the Met Gala where he wore Robert Wun. Wisdom perfectly exemplified the theme in a rose-inspired red suit.

Person in elegant, long red coat and hat with black accents, posing on steps amidst paparazzi and greenery at a high-profile event

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Last year’s exhibit was Sleeping Beauties: Rewakening Fashion, and the theme was “The Garden of Time.”

Person in an elaborate red outfit with a matching hat and large fabric rose detail, posing at an event

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So, based on his internet popularity and attendance last year, it’s no surprise that everyone expected him to attend the Met Gala this year, primarily because of this year’s theme.

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This year’s Met Gala exhibit is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, and the theme is “Tailored for You.” It’s based on Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. It would make sense for Wisdom to attend again. Well, he’s not, and fans are upset.

Person in a black suit with gold accessories, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and layered jewelry at a formal event

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Last month, Wisdom posted a TikTok video addressing all the questions on whether or not he’s attending the Met Gala. “I don’t know if I’m going to the Met Gala,” he said. “I know I went last year, but guys you have to understand, the only reason I went last year was because TikTok literally bought a table. I was sitting next to Jack Harlow and Shou Chew, the CEO of this app. That’s the only reason I went there, because they bought a table.”

Person in hoodie and cap responds to a comment asking if they're attending the MET this year

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On May 4, Wisdom confirmed that he would not be attending the Met Gala with an X post, writing, “I was not invited to the met, I know you guys wanna see me there so just letting y’all know. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful interpretations of black dandyism tmrw :).”

Tweet from @modsiwW expressing not being invited to the Met Gala and looking forward to black dandyism interpretations

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The fans did not take the news well, and many took to the internet to express their frustration.

Tweet criticizing lack of Met Gala invite, praising person's work and relevance to theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," urging Anna Wintour to improve

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Tweet by Brett Kollmann reads: "Absolutely baffling decision on so many levels."

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Tweet from ladidai says it was an oversight, praising someone's fit on an off day. Includes three surprised face emojis

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Tweet expressing disbelief and support, mentioning a Robert Wun outfit, with high engagement through likes, comments, and retweets

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Tweet praising Wisdom Kaye's fashion style, suggesting he should have been invited to the MET Gala and board for embodying dandyism for years

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Tweet expressing surprise and disbelief that Wisdom Kaye, a high fashion icon, wasn't invited to the Met Gala's "Superfine: Black Dandyism" theme

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Screenshot of a tweet that reads: "Not inviting Wisdom Kaye to this Met Gala in particular might as well be a micro-aggression."

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Hopefully, Wisdom will be invited next year!

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