Just Dandy: Preparing for "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Met NEW

This class will prepare you for our upcoming trip on May 12 to the Metropolitan Museum where we will see the exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Or you can enjoy the class on its own.

Learn all about Black male tailoring and its rich cultural heritage, blending tradition with personal expression and significantly influenced global fashion trends.  Enjoy the emphasis on sharp fits, fine fabrics, and meticulous craftsmanship that create a polished, tailored look. Black male tailors focus incorporate unique designs and bold styles, with custom suits and unique cuts that enhance a man's personal mystique. The tailoring traditions have strong ties to the African diaspora, with many Black artisans preserving and reinterpreting historical techniques. Influential Black male tailors and designers, such as Savile Row’s first Black tailor or modern designers, continue to redefine the industry. Modern trends include a blend of classic tailoring with contemporary trends, often incorporating bold patterns, textures, and vibrant colors.