The Met's 'Superfine' Exhibition to Celebrate Black Dandyism
The Costume Institute's 2025 show, co-chaired by Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams, will explore the sartorial style of Black identities from the 18th century to today.
- The exhibition, titled 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' will open to the public on May 10, 2025, and run through October 26, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Co-chaired by Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Colman Domingo, the Met Gala on May 5 will serve as the annual fundraiser for the Costume Institute.
- Monica L. Miller, author of 'Slaves to Fashion,' will act as the guest curator, examining Black dandyism as both an aesthetic and political construct.
- The exhibition will be organized around twelve characteristics of Black dandyism, showcasing garments, accessories, and various media to tell the story of this cultural evolution.
- Louis Vuitton is a primary sponsor, with additional support from entities like Instagram and Condé Nast, highlighting the show's global and contemporary relevance.
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