Raul Lopez of LUAR Explores Superfine

Introductions by Marty Preciado and Victoria Campa Elena Romero, journalist, author, and fashion scholar at FIT Join us for a conversation with Raul Lopez, founder of LUAR Clothing, and fashion scholar Elena Romero to learn more about themes found in The Met’s Costume Institute exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and Lopez's journey as a designer and entrepreneur in New York City.

Please note: This conversation will be in Spanglish, shifting between English and Spanish. Presented in celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and in conjunction with the exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.


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Raul Lopez: Founder, LUAR Clothing


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