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A look at dandyism, the Black fashion style powering the Met Gala
Inspired by Monica Miller’s book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” the exhibit ...
At the Gantt, Black designers explore dandyism in NC version of Met Gala
The May 2 event at the Gantt Center in uptown and features a red carpet, rotating runway and interactive panel.
We're Definitely Digging These 9 Black-Owned Brands That Sell Products Direct-To-Consumer
Here is BE's first-round draft of our favorite direct-to-consumer products produced by Black-owned brands that sell directly ...
The Met Gala's tribute to Black Dandyism: Decoding the theme of 2025
The Met Gala, slated for May 5th, will unveil the Costume Institute's exhibit, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," ...
Chicago Field Museum "Africa Fashion" exhibit teems with colors, textiles and history of over 20 countries
The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion." ...
The Black Tailors Who’ve Kept Dandyism Alive for Decades
From Birmingham to St. Louis, Black tailors have been keeping dandyism alive for decades. Ahead of The Metropolitan Museum of ...
Nigeria House African clothing shop has opened in Bradford
Nigeria House has arrived in the 65 Market Street unit, where uniform shop Academia once stood. The business focuses on African clothing, but hopes to attract customers from a range of different ...