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Brooklyn Designer Shines in Historic Black Fashion Exhibit

5/11/2025

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Brooklyn designer Jacques Agbobly is set to make waves at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with his showcase in the groundbreaking exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” opening May 10. This landmark event, the first dedicated to Black designers in two decades, celebrates the rich legacy of Black dandyism, blending emerging talents with historical masterpieces to elevate Black voices in fashion.

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Brooklyn designer Jacques Agbobly is set to make waves at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with his showcase in the groundbreaking exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” opening May 10. This landmark event, the first dedicated to Black designers in two decades, celebrates the rich legacy of Black dandyism, blending emerging talents with historical masterpieces to elevate Black voices in fashion.