Black Dandyism & the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity

The National Arts Club presents a lecture examining the history and cultural politics of race and fashion through the figure of the Black Dandy. Monica L. Miller, professor and author of "Slaves to Fashion," shares the importance of sartorial self-fashioning to Black identity formation and the visualization of Black political and cultural possibility.

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[MichaelJart]

Surprised more people aren’t here based on this years met theme being announced…

[avonldorsey]

Professor Monica Miller is very well-educated & well-researched on the topic, which in turn allows others to thus become well-informed. Thank You, National Arts Club for this dialogue with her! ✨🙏🏾✨

[indigocandy]

Met Gala theme this year is gonna be so 🔥 Thinking about relaunching my book club to indulge in Millers treasure..

[EllaHewitt]

Anyone else to prepare and learn before the MET 2025? I will be posting coverage of looks on my channel, ig and tt if you’re interested 🫶🏽

[alexforest]

This is fascinating and i certainly will attend the Metropolitan Museum Of Art exhibition. I will really purchase the book. This was extraordinary seminar I loved it.

[terramommajeffries]

This is awesome! Just a humble question, is there a “tie” between a dandy is the Congo and “Dandyism” here in the US? Mr. Andre Leon Talley, the lcon! I was acquainted with him as well when I was a model in Paris, France. He was impeccable in everything he did and was always encouraging to us “new” girls of color. He is truly missed! Peace, Thulani Jeffries, lead singer of United Funk Order

[monicaaparecidaoliveira]

Watching this spectacular presentation in 2024. Very interesting research. Thank you all for the initiative.

[theshauneallanshow]

Strange people talking about black people. Dandyism..makes me giggle. People create entire careers based on black men! Imagine how amazing it is being a black man, with a fashion company. I do appreciate you guys, what else is worth talking about. Black men gently love the world.

[koalina]

Hello Met Gala invitee, who you are here to find some inspiration cause you cannot bother buying this book.

[rstomahawkty]

This video is dry as hell, sorry. I would rather read the 40 page book than listen to this. I am here for Lewis Hamilton though