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The Met's spring exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years through the concept ...
Beyond the artistry of the couture, this year’s theme brought fashion to the forefront of cultural representation.
From tailored jackets and silk ties to playful fedoras and pocket squares, Black dandyism isn’t just a campy style—it has served as a powerful political act throughout history. Black dandyism ...
As the Trump administration actively erases Black history, an opulent fundraiser puts rebellious fashion front and center.
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 ...
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In her 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, historian Monica L. Miller, a professor of Africana studies at Barnard College, examines the ...
This year's Met Gala theme and dress code are inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity," per USA TODAY. The ...
With works on loan by Ann Demeulemeester, Craig Green, the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, the Fondation Le Corbusier, Maison ...
The event paid homage to Black dandyism with its theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." But what does Black dandyism mean? Here's what to know. Black dandyism is a term that dates back to the ...
Monday’s gala will see celebrated names like Colman Domingo, LeBron James and Doechii dressed in elegant, bespoke duds.
LOS ANGELES — Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into the global fashion spotlight. As a gala host ...