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Covers of Fashioning the Self volumes one and two
Amplifying Underrepresented Voices
Recent acquisitions and highlights in The Costume Institute Library.
Julie Lê
July 30
Cover of "Dan Burley's Original Handbook of Harlem Jive" shows a stylized person in a plaid suit and hat, set against bold, vintage typography.
Jive: Vocabulary as Style
Discover the foundational history of jive culture in the United States as a form of expression.
Brent Hayes Edwards
July 18
Porcelain figurine depicting an 18th-century scene with a servant holding a tray of cups and a seated aristocratic woman in floral attire, against a blue background.
But What of His Fashionability, His Beauty, His Blackness?
Adrienne L. Childs
July 1
Five people stand on a stage, smiling warmly. Behind them is a large screen displaying "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The atmosphere is welcoming.
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Exhibition Preview Conversation—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at The Billie Holiday Theatre
This panel conversation explores the creative entrepreneurship of Black fashion designers.
May 27
Four individuals are seated on stage in a panel discussion. Behind them, a screen shows "Superfine Tailoring Black Style" and an elegant fashion image. The setting appears formal and thoughtful.
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Exhibition Preview Conversation—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at The Victoria Theater
This panel conversation explores the enduring legacy of tailoring and dandyism, and the cultural influence of Harlem as a center for Black fashion, art, and creativity.
May 27
Four mannequins display vibrant fashion in a showroom. Outfits include red satin, yellow silk, blue sequins, and green sequined pants, creating a bold and stylish atmosphere.
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Exhibition Tour—Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
Join Monica L. Miller, Guest Curator and Professor and Chair of African Studies, Barnard College, Columbia University, on a tour of the exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, with an introduction from Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute. The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism. Through a presentation of garments and accessories, paintings, photographs, decorative arts, and more, from the 18th century to today, Superfine interprets this sartorial practice as both an aesthetic and a strategy that allowed for new social and political possibilities.
Monica L. Miller and Andrew Bolton
May 22
Cropped studio portrait of a man in a pinstripe suit, tie, and hat
“No Indifferent Appearance”
How is Black dandyism integral to Black identity and the history of fashion?
Monica L. Miller
May 14
Colorful record featuring portrait of a woman
Turn Up the Volumes
Books with audio elements.
Ellie Ngo
March 19
A bearded man wearing a sweater with stripes, glasses, and an orange beanie smiles while holding up a fabric with a multicolored diamond pattern.
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Todd Oldham: The Muchness of André Leon Talley
Join designer Todd Oldham behind the scenes at The Met’s Costume Institute.
November 21, 2024
A man in a vintage pinstripe suit and hat sits against a sepia-toned backdrop, exuding a sense of calm and confidence in this classic portrait.
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What Is a Black Dandy? | Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
October 1, 2024