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"Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves
and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black
American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy.
Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book
Slaves to Fashion:
Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the theme of The
Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute spring 2025 show is
Superfine:
Tailoring Black Style.
The exhibition charts the evolution of the Black dandy from the 18th century to
today. The story it tells is about more than suits. It’s about power, pride,
resistance and joy.
Each year, the Met Gala takes its dress code from the institue’s spring
exhibition. This year’s is “Tailored for You”. So who is the Black dandy, why
are they so important to fashion today, and what can we expect to see on the
red carpet?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
