Africans arriving in England began re-orienting themselves through European garments. Importantly, the Black Dandy’s style of dress was a social practice of sartorial discipline rather than unruliness ...

By Toby Slade and Dijanna MulhearnFashion 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 ...

Our digital director digs deep on the history behind this unsung figure who has been brought to the forefront due to this ...

From tailored jackets and silk ties to playful fedoras and pocket squares, Black dandyism isn’t just a campy style—it has ...

The theme for this year’s Met Gala was an homage to The Black Dandy. Titled “Superfine ... tradition of being impeccably dressed and using fashion as a means to communicate autonomy, agency ...

Miller and Photographs By Tyler Mitchell Superfine examines three centuries of Black dandy fashion and how it’s reflected in art, fashion, and society, and it’s a beautiful compilation that ...

Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. It’s the first concept since 2003 to focus on menswear as it explores the Black dandy in its ...

Black Dandyism came out of an effort to gain basic respect in a racist and prejudiced society through fashion and self-expression. says Peter K. Andersson, author of The Dandy: A People’s ...

At its core, the Black dandy figure uses fashion and aesthetics to engage in these power dynamics, highlighting the importance of personal style in shaping one's identity. Although Black dandy ...

But I have to say it was Black women ... came through in a canary yellow suit with a power shoulder serving as a base for a large halo — looking like a dandy saint. And singer Janelle Monáe ...

This year’s Met Gala is honoring Black fashion for the first ... began re-orienting themselves through European garments. Importantly, the Black Dandy’s style of dress was a social practice ...