What Is a Black Dandy? | Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

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Coming May 2025, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” will examine the historical and cultural emergence of the Black dandy.

Inspired by curator Monica Miller’s 2009 book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity," the exhibition will present a cultural and historical examination of the Black dandy, from the figure’s emergence in Enlightenment Europe during the 18th century to today’s incarnations in cities around the world.

Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour will co-chair the next #CostumeInstitute Benefit on the First Monday in May. LeBron James will serve as honorary chair.

The Benefit, also known as The Met Gala, celebrates the opening of the 2025 exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” and provides The Costume Institute with its primary source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, operations, and capital improvements.

“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” opens to the public on May 10 and will be celebrated at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5. #SuperfineStyle #MetGala2025

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[cardion]

I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS. I know one thing, Andre Leon Talley needs to be given his due.

[bklyngirlost]

Can't wait to see what Colman Domingo does with this

[taylor-iw]

It would be nice to have The MET give continuous engagement from the behind-the-scenes point of view before the event.

[joehopfield]

Several years ago while visiting Brooklyn Museum I happened to catch an elevator with Kehinde Wiley (his portraits of power was opening that evening)... In a custom suit made from cloth he designed... Superfine indeed. I hope he's on opening night guest list.

[GTWVU]

Jidenna's music video "Classic Man" is a great representation

[demekonrn]

There's something about a man in a tailored suit that just makes me smile.

[Viviano_Magami]

They better give credits to Dapper Dan.

[dawneabdulal-bari]

Exceptional 🌈 Many Thanks for producing this wonderful event 💯🌈💎

[jordansjukebox]

ITS FINALLY THE YEAR FOR THE MEN TO SHOW OUT

[DinNDee]

This is a great concept idea. I hope to see Dapper Dan invited to the gala.

[arlenehutchinson]

Does it cover the Congolese? The ultimate devotion to fashion...le sapure 🤴🏿

[fajarsetiawan]

This is what Andre Leon Talley and Virgil Abloh want all this time 😭😭😭😭

[ProPlan]

This is so cool! I would love to see the exhibit!!!❤🎉

[ThinkForYourself]

Very cool! I'm going to have to find that book.

[themarquis]

All I can think of is how interesting her book must be. Sounds like top, top-notch research. Hope the exhibition lives up to it.

[TrayLaw]

so thom browne is going to be hella booked for met gala?

[tinaanderson]

I am on the edge of my seat awaiting this.🧘‍♀️

[Azeyol]

This is ME, I want to attend this exhibit 🤞🏾

[kenyabrunson]

They need to invite Dandy Wellington.😊

[Jessi_Armn]

This should be interesting met this year..