Raul Lopez of LUAR Explores Superfine

Raul Lopez, founder, LUAR Clothing

Introductions by Marty Preciado and Victoria Campa Elena Romero, journalist, author, and fashion scholar at FIT Join us for a conversation with Raul Lopez, founder of LUAR Clothing, and fashion scholar Elena Romero to learn more about themes found in The Met’s Costume Institute exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and Lopez's journey as a designer and entrepreneur in New York City.

Please note: This conversation will be in Spanglish, shifting between English and Spanish. Presented in celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month and in conjunction with the exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.


Two covers of Jamel Shabazz books
Resources for exploring Black style and dandyism in The Costume Institute Library.
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Two men stand together in a black-and-white photo. The man in front wears sunglasses, a patterned coat, and a beret. The man behind wears glasses and a jacket, exuding a serious, contemplative mood. Dark buildings silhouette the background.
My search for meaning in Black style began as a search through ancestry to reveal beauty and complexity over time and across traditions of expression.
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