“Superfine” and Dandy: Iconic Creatives Celebrate the Costume Institute’s New Exhibition

FULL FLOWERDapper Danin Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria.

Chanel dress; select Chanel boutiques.

Chanel High Jewelry earrings.

TRUE ORIGINALSFrom left: Vintage collectorLana Turnerwears a Duro Olowu jacket and dress. FilmmakerSpike Leein a Christopher John Rogers coat (christopher​johnrogers​.com) and Theophilio suit (theophilio​.com). Model and actorDaryl Dismondwears an Orange Culture suit; modaoperandi​.com. DesignerDapper Danin a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria suit; Dolce & Gabbana boutiques for requests.Fashion Editor: Law Roach.

MusicianJon Batistein a Dunhill suit and Rolex watch.

ELECTRIC FEELModelAnok Yaiis a neon dream in a Sergio Hudson suit, shirt, and tie; sergiohudson.com.

Jacques Marie Mage glasses; jacquesmariemage.com.

HE’S GOTTA HAVE ITSpike Lee, whose next feature,Highest 2 Lowest, will premiere at Cannes in May, in a Theophilio suit.

Cartier earrings; cartier.com for inquiries.

Christian Louboutin shoes; christianlouboutin.com.

Jones wears an Audemars Piguet watch and Graff ring.

FULL FLOWERDapper Danin Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria.

Wilson wears a Boucheron ring.

Jefferson wears Christian Louboutin shoes.

GAME CHANGERSFrom left: ModelTyson Beckfordin a Bottega Veneta suit; bottegaveneta.com.

FUNNY GIRL“I think with a lot of African people, your traditional outfits get made,” says actorAyo Edebiri, soon to appear in Luca Guadagnino’sAfter the Hunt.“As a child, I thought it was torture, but now I have very precious memories of family and friends pinning clothes on me—it’s a really intimate, beautiful thing.” Chanel dress; select Chanel boutiques. Seymoure gloves. Balmain shoes. Chanel High Jewelry earrings.

SprinterNoah Lylesin a Gucci suit (gucci.com), Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, and Omega watch.

Both wear Christian Louboutin shoes.

MASCULIN FEMININActorNaomi Ackiewears vintage Louis Vuitton; louisvuitton.com for similar styles.

CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRYFrom left: ActorMyha’la, star of HBO’sIndustry,in a Sergio Hudson suit and Gigi Burris Millinery hat. MusicianJon Batistein a Dunhill suit and Rolex watch. Actor and singerJeremy Pope, a star of Ryan Murphy’s new FX seriesThe Beauty,in a Dunhill suit and Bvlgari watch.

Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. earrings and ring; select Tiffany & Co. boutiques.

Hair, Ro Morgan; makeup, Kenneth Soh.

Eton shirt; etonshirts.com.

ELECTRIC FEELModelAnok Yaiis a neon dream in a Sergio Hudson suit, shirt, and tie; sergiohudson​.com. Jacques Marie Mage glasses; jacques​mariemage​.com.

Christian Louboutin shoes; christianlouboutin.com.

Howl rings; Gin & The Banker.

Both in Marni; marni.com.

THE WHEEL DEAL“What I’ve always been so impressed by in Black aesthetics is the idea that we can appropriate things that have often been used to oppress us,” saysYara Shahidi(left)—actor and host of SiriusXM’sThe Optimist Project.Coat, shoes, and scarf from Gucci; gucci​.com. Cartier earrings; cartier​.com for inquiries. ActorAaron Pierre, who will join Apple TV+’sThe Morning Showin its upcoming fourth season, wears a Tom Ford tuxedo; tomfordfashion.com. Christian Louboutin shoes; christianlouboutin.com.

Taylor wears Le Silla shoes.

Monae wears Jimmy Choo shoes; jimmychoo.com.

ModelLayla Etengan(on floor) wears a Maison Margiela jacket.

GOOD SPORTSFrom left: SkateboarderTyshawn Jones, basketball playerA’ja Wilson, and football playerJustin Jeffersonin Willy Chavarria suits; willychavarria​.com for similar styles. Jones wears an Audemars Piguet watch and Graff ring. Wilson wears a Boucheron ring. Jefferson wears Christian Louboutin shoes.

ModelRejoice Chuol(third from left) in The Row.

ModelVictoria Fawole(third from right) wears a Thom Browne jacket.

ModelsYar Aguer(in profile) andAgel Akol(at rear, standing) in Maison Margiela.

GAME CHANGERSFrom left: ModelTyson Beckfordin a Bottega Veneta suit; bottegaveneta​.com. SprinterNoah Lylesin a Gucci suit (gucci.com), Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, and Omega watch. Both wear Christian Louboutin shoes.

ModelLaura Reyes(far right, standing) wears Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.

Marine Serre coat; marineserre.com.

Ralph Lauren Collection shirt and pants; ralphlauren.com.

MASCULIN FÉMININActorNaomi Ackiewears vintage Louis Vuitton; louisvuitton.com for similar styles. Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. earrings and ring; select Tiffany & Co. boutiques. Hair, Ro Morgan; makeup, Kenneth Soh.

Esenshel hat; Esenshel, New York.

David Yurman ring; davidyurman.com.

GOING LONGFashion editorLaw Roachin Walter Van Beirendonck.

STUDIO SESSIONArtistRashid Johnson—the subject of a major solo exhibition, “A Poem for Deep Thinkers,” at New York’s Guggenheim Museum this month—wears a Tom Ford suit and tie; tomford​fashion​.com. Eton shirt; eton​shirts​.com. Christian Louboutin shoes; christian​louboutin​.com. Howl rings; Gin & The Banker.

Bravo wears Thom Browne; thombrowne.com.

ModelAlton Masonin a Valentino suit; Valentino boutiques.

Seymoure gloves and Christian Louboutin shoes.

WELL SUITED“If I absolutely have to put on a dress, then I put on a dress—but something about a suit just feels so powerful,” says singer-actorTeyana Taylor(left), whom you can soon see in Tyler Perry’sStraw, here withJanelle Monáe(who will appear in Aleshea Harris’s film adaptation of her playIs God Is). Both in Marni; marni.com. Taylor wears Le Silla shoes. Monáe wears Jimmy Choo shoes; jimmychoo.com.

ArtistFerrari Sheppardin a Brunello Cucinelli suit and Eton shirt (etonshirts.com).

DAYS OF WILDYaiindulges her animal instinct in a Theophilio coat and hat; theophilio.com.

I think you see a lot of creativity in the history of Black style, Lorenzo says.

BLACK BEAUTYModelsAchol Ayor(far left, standing) andAjus Samuel(on stepladder) wear Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane. ModelLayla Etengan(on floor) wears a Maison Margiela jacket. ModelRejoice Chuol(third from left) in The Row. ModelVictoria Fawole(third from right) wears a Thom Browne jacket. ModelsYar Aguer(in profile) andAgel Akol(at rear, standing) in Maison Margiela. ModelLaura Reyes(far right, standing) wears Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Bailey 1922 hats.

Stanfield wears a David Yurman ring.

SHARE MY WORLDFrom left: ArtistJordan Casteelwears a Wales Bonner jacket and shirt; walesbonner.com.

Van Cleef & Arpels ring; vancleefarpels.com.

REMEMBER THE TARTANSModelsJulez Smith(left) andImaan Hammamgo mad for plaid—he in a Torishéju jacket (Dover Street Market, New York), Dunhill shirt, and Amiri trousers (amiri.com); she in a Thom Browne coat (thombrowne​.com), Torishéju skirt, and Christian Louboutin shoes.

DesignerGrace Wales Bonnerwears her own brand.

Cartier ring; Cartier.com for inquiries.

Tiffany & Co. earrings and rings; select Tiffany & Co. boutiques.

BLOOM TIMEModelAdut Akechis all in on the power of suits, which make her feel, she says, “boss lady, badass, and just very chic and fun—at the same time.” Marine Serre coat; marineserre.com. Ralph Lauren Collection shirt and pants; ralph​lauren​.com. Esenshel hat; Esenshel, New York. David Yurman ring; davidyurman​.com.

Theophilio by Chrishabana brooch.

ActorDanielle Deadwylerstar of R.T. Thornes postapocalyptic thriller40 Acreswears Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.

ArtistHonor Tituswears a Giuliva Heritage jacket and Bode pants.

GOING LONGFashion editorLaw Roachin Walter Van Beirendonck.

Produced by Rosco Production.

Set Design: Julia Wagner.

CREATIVE CLASSFrom left: ForJanicza Bravo—director and producer of the BBC seriesThe Listeners—“dandyism is flair, it’s wit, and a kind of ease and comfortability with oneself.” Bravo wears Thom Browne; thombrowne​.com. ModelAlton Masonin a Valentino suit; Valentino boutiques. Seymoure gloves and Christian Louboutin shoes. ArtistFerrari Sheppardin a Brunello Cucinelli suit and Eton shirt (etonshirts.com).

DAYS OF WILDYaiindulges her animal instinct in a Theophilio coat and hat; theophilio.com.

NEUTRAL GROUNDDesignerJerry Lorenzo(left) and actorLaKeith Stanfield(a star of Lynne Ramsay’s upcoming filmDie, My Love) both wear Fear of God; fearofgod.com. “I think you see a lot of creativity in the history of Black style,” Lorenzo says. “It’s a tool to make it easier to get into certain rooms—to not necessarily be recognized, but to just be seen.” Stanfield wears a David Yurman ring.

SHARE MY WORLDFrom left: ArtistJordan Casteelwears a Wales Bonner jacket and shirt; walesbonner.com. Van Cleef & Arpels ring; vancleefarpels.com. DesignerGrace Wales Bonnerwears her own brand. Cartier ring; Cartier.com for inquiries.

HEAD TURNERSingerYseult—who is now touring her second studio album, 2024’sMental—wears a Dior jacket and pants; Dior boutiques for similar styles. Tiffany & Co. earrings and rings; select Tiffany & Co. boutiques. Theophilio by Chrishabana brooch.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING IDLEFrom left: RapperAkeem Aliwears an MM6 Maison Margiela coat, Ozwald Boateng suit, and Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. brooch. Actor and modelKeith Powers—next set to appear in John Burr’s filmThe Gates—wears a Brunello Cucinelli jacket, Amiri shirt and trousers, and Omega watch. ActorDanielle Deadwyler—star of R.T. Thorne’s postapocalyptic thriller40 Acres—wears Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. ArtistHonor Tituswears a Giuliva Heritage jacket and Bode pants. “For us to find a medium—whether it be fashion, language, art, sport—where we can express ourselves and express our dynamism and our excitement,” Titus says, “that’s always truly divine and always welcome.”