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 ...

The costumes, clothing, and other items on display essentially correlate to the design of the exhibition itself. The show presents 12 sections of architecture complemented by 12 aspects of dandy style ...

The style Adams would embrace had a name: dandyism. And dandyism was at the heart of Monday's Met Gala, where many of the world's most famous and influential tastemakers donned their luxury best ...

Dandyism was at the heart of Monday's Met Gala, where many of the world's most famous and influential tastemakers donned their luxury best to kick off the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibit.

The foundation of dandyism rests upon tenets such as bold colors and fine tailoring, but there’s no singular way to achieve the look. Each dandy creates their own unique style, often centered on ...

But Black dandyism isn’t limited to expensive couture — it’s displayed daily. “It’s everywhere in the Black community, the notion of what a dandy is,” explained Adams, who was ...

But Black dandyism isn't limited to expensive couture — it's displayed daily. “It’s everywhere in the Black community, the notion of what a dandy is,” explained Adams, who was photographed ...

However, this year’s Met Gala centered on celebrating Black dandyism and the legacy of Black tailoring. While Sweeney’s look was a triumph of timeless fashion, its tribute to a white Hollywood icon ...