Met Gala, «Superfine: Tailoring Black Style» is the theme of the exhibition

The exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" will explore the historical and cultural emergence of the Black Dandy , tracing the evolution of this figure from the 18th century to modern representations in the cosmopolitan cities of London, New York, and Paris. Inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity , the exhibition will highlight the crucial role that sartorial style has played for black people in constructing their identities and challenging social and cultural conventions.

The exhibition will feature a wide range of media, including clothing, accessories, artwork, photography and film, offering a comprehensive narrative of black dandyism . This movement has allowed black people, both in the past and today, to use clothing as a tool to overturn stereotypes and redefine their role in society. Representing a form of resistance and identity affirmation that has evolved over time, demonstrating how fashion can be a powerful form of political and cultural expression.

The exhibition is a collaboration between Monica L. Miller , visiting curator and professor at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Andrew Bolton , chief curator of the Costume Institute. The exhibition is made possible through the support of Louis Vuitton , with major contributions from Instagram and the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation .