The article explores the significance of clothing and fashion in shaping the identity of Black men, particularly highlighting insights from Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley. Growing up in Chicago, Wesley learned from his father that attire could open doors and influence perceptions. The discussion extends to the upcoming Met Gala and the exhibition 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', which showcases Black designers and the cultural dialogues around fashion, emphasizing how clothing serves as a powerful tool for identity and expression.
Clothing as message. Fashion and style as tools, signifiers of culture and identity, whether intentional or assumed. There's likely no group for whom that's been more true than Black men.
It's always a dialogue, between what you can put on and what you can't take off, says Jonathan Square, assistant professor at Parsons School of Design.
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