Superfine at the Gantt: Exploring Black Dandyism

From the mind of Professor P, Superfine at the Gantt is a celebration of the indelible contributions to fashion from Black people. For hundreds of years, we have used fashion as a type of revolution and ascension that has sparked global inspiration.

Inspired by the 2025 Met Gala — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — we feature elite Black fashion designers, brands, and creatives through an interactive exhibit, a rotating runway panel, photo activations, VIP experience, and more.

Dress Attire

Guests are encouraged to dress inspired by Black dandyism, a type of Black fashion deeply tied to the Black American experience. Learn more about Black Dandyism and the Met Gala theme, and take a look at Monica L. Miller's 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.

Experience Details

Among the evening's activations, the experience includes:

Tailor Made Portraits - a photoshoot with Sancho Smalls

Dissecting Dandyism - An exhibition curated by Professor P, Carla Aaron-Lopez, Davita Galloway, and Shekinah Williams, sponsored by Nouveau Chapeau Vintage and Archive CLT

Superfine Rotating Runway Panel - A fashion show + designer panel discussion

Media coverage and red carpet photoshoot

Rooftop party to close out the night

#SuperfineCLTSounds DJ'd by Dammit Wesley

Special catering from The Thicc Co.

VIP catering from Big Worm Empanadas

A 704 Party production sponsored by Nouveau Chapeau Vintage

Schedule

7 pm: Doors open, red carpet access and VIP experience

8 pm: Rotating runway panel begins

9 pm: Museum party begins

Stay tuned for detailed schedule and featured artist lineup!

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Schedule & Tickets

$25-$71

Friday, May 2, 2025 @ 7:00pm · tickets · add to calendar 2025-05-02 19:00:00 2025-05-02 22:00:00 America/New_York Superfine at the Gantt: Exploring Black Dandyism https://charlottecultureguide.com/event/430382/superfine-at-the-gantt-exploring-black-dandyism Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture at Levine Center for the Arts, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202

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