Halifax fashion show theme is Black dandyism

Halifax fashion show theme is Black dandyism

Runways will be lit up in the next couple of weeks during the annual Fabric of Our DNA shows. This is the fifth year for this production by House of Soli. The theme, Black dandyism, is the same idea infusing this year's Met Gala.

What is Black Dandyism? Breaking Down This Year’s Met Gala Theme

This year’s Met Gala co-chairs are Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams. Each of their respective styles is an example of modern day Black dandyism. And even though that may paint a picture, that doesn’t exactly define Black dandyism. Before Monday’s big event, here’s a definitive guide to this year’s theme.

Plus Size Dandyism: Tailored Style with Pride

Dandyism (plus size dandyism included) is more than just sharp dressing—it’s a statement of pride, performance, and defiance. Rooted in 18th-century European fashion, the dandy first emerged as a cultural disruptor: a man of modest means who dressed with the opulence and precision of aristocracy. This performance of elegance was never just about vanity—it was about visibility, especially in spaces that tried to erase or ignore.Fast forward to to…