Black Dandyism Explained—From Its 18th-Century Roots to Modern-Day Expressions
There is something undeniably magnetic about the sharp creases of a tailored suit, the gleam of polished leather shoes, the swish of a silk pocket square. But for Black dandyism,…
The Black Tailors Who’ve Kept Dandyism Alive for Decades
Beyond the sewing machine, Hill’s work represents a quiet preservation of Black elegance and self-presentation in the South. His tailoring speaks to a form of dignity rooted not only in…
To Be Seen and Not Defined: Dandyism and the Black Intellectual Imagination
Born a generation later, James Baldwin, like Hurston, did not wear his wounds; instead, he wore sunglasses. Scarves. Coats with sharp collars and clean lines. His wardrobe wasn’t extravagant, but…