From the mind of Professor P, Superfine at the Gantt is a celebration of the indelible contributions to fashion from Black people. For hundreds of years, we have used fashion as a type of revolution and ascension that has sparked global inspiration.
Inspired by the 2025 Met Gala — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — we will feature elite Black fashion designers, brands, and creatives through an interactive exhibit, a rotating runway panel, photo activations, VIP experience, and more.
Attire:
Guests are encouraged to dress inspired by Black Dandyism, a type of Black fashion deeply tied to the Black American experience. Learn more about Black Dandyism and the Met Gala theme here, and take a look at Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, here.
Among many activations, the experience will include:
- Tailor Made Portraits | photoshoot with Sancho Smalls
- Dissecting Dandyism | Exhibition curated by Professor P, Carla Aaron-Lopez, Davita Galloway, and Shekinah Williams, sponsored by Nouveau Chapeau Vintage and Archive CLT
- Superfine Rotating Runway Panel | Fashion Show + Designer panel discussion
- Media coverage and red carpet photoshoots
- Rooftop party to close out the night
- #SuperfineCLTSounds DJ'd by Dammit Wesley
- Special catering from The Thicc Co.
- VIP catering from Big Worm Empanadas
- A 704 Party Production and Sponsored by Nouveau Chapeau
General Schedule:
7:00 pm | Doors Open, Red Carpet Access and VIP Experience
8:00 pm | Rotating Runway Panel begins
9:00 pm | Museum Party begins
Stay tuned for a detailed schedule and featured artist lineup!
Ticketing details:
General Admission:
- General access to the public activations as listed on the general schedule.
VIP Experience:
- Early rooftop access
- Exclusive networking with Charlotte’s elite fashion creators & tastemakers
- Free drinks
- Exclusive catering
All tickets are non-refundable. Our usual standard is to provide refunds, and most of our events are free. This event is a special case, so that we can provide a special experience for guests.
