started to cheer. they started to throw the programs in the air, and they start saying, bravo, bravo. and we came out with all that sass and pizazz and that just floored everybody. reporter: that fairy tale night led to more catwalks and fashion spreads and magazine covers. black was beautiful at last. at the metropolitan museum of art this week, the women and men who tasted victory that night reunited for the first time in decades. there was alva and pat and billy. billy. so wonderful to see you. she was the start of my show. reporter: and of course, oscar and his girls. it was divine. i was part of a beautiful group. and it was like we planted our flag, the flag of american fashion. reporter: it was a night that changed the face and color of fashion the world over forever. vicki mabrey, abc news, new york. still looking good all those years later. and some of those women are still holding symposiums on why