Description
Through striking photography and insightful commentary, this richly illustrated volume traces how Black men transformed the conservative codes of Ivy League dress into a powerful language of identity, dignity, and resistance. Drawing on images of civil rights leaders, jazz musicians, artists, writers, and cultural icons, it reveals the profound connections between menswear, Black history, and social change. From tailored jackets and button-down shirts to the attitudes they came to represent, the book shows how style can reclaim conventions, challenge assumptions, and express quiet rebellion. Both a compelling cultural history and a visually arresting celebration of Black sartorial influence, it offers a fresh perspective on one of fashion’s most enduring traditions.
Available Editions
paperback
Reel Art Press Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
208 pages
ISBN: 9781909526822
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Black Ivy by Jason Jules.