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!

Tickets

General admission ticketed guests have access to the public activations listed on the general schedule. VIP ticketed guests receive early rooftop access, exclusive networking opportunity with Charlotte's elite fashion creators & tastemakers, complimentary drinks, and exclusive catering. All tickets are non-refundable.