Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism & the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity

15 Gramercy Park South,New York NY 10003

21 January, 2022

Description

A talk examining the history and cultural politics of race and fashion through the figure of the Black Dandy Monica L. Miller, Professor of English and Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, examines the history and cultural politics of race and fashion through the figure of the Black Dandy. Documenting the emergence of the Black dandy figure in Enlightenment England to manifestations of dandyism on the streets and in the cosmopolitan art worlds of contemporary New York and London, Miller shares the importance of sartorial self-fashioning to Black identity formation and the visualization of Black political and cultural possibility. Miller is a specialist in contemporary African American and Afro-diasporic literature and cultural studies, and is the author of the award-winning book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. A frequent commentator in the media and arts worlds, she teaches and writes about black literature, art, performance, fashion cultures, and contemporary Black European culture and politics. Dandy fashion is highly encouraged! Books available for purchase. If you'd like to purchase a copy of the book prior to the event, please do so from our preferred bookseller Books on Call NYC by clicking here. This is an in-person event. Your health and safety are our top priorities and we are following all CDC and New York City guidance. All guests must have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccine (CDC card or photo, Excelsior Pass, CLEAR Health Pass, or other digital record) as well as a photo ID will be required. Masks are also required. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Doors open to the public 15 minutes before the event. Please arrive early to check in. Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks. Photo: Cover of Slaves to Fashion Founded in 1898, the mission of The National Arts Club is to stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts.