From tailored jackets and silk ties to playful fedoras and pocket squares, Black dandyism isn’t just a campy style—it has served as a powerful political act throughout history.

The May 2 event at the Gantt Center in uptown and featured a red carpet, rotating runway and interactive panel.

Black style will have its moment as the biggest night in fashion gets underway. Celebrities are gearing up for Monday’s Met Gala that will launch the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibit,