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Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style
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From the most avant-garde jazz musicians, visual artists and poets to architects, philosophers and writers, Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style charts a period in American history when Black men across the country adopted the clothing of a privileged elite and made it their own.
Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style is a critically-acclaimed book edited by Jason Jules with art direction and design by Graham Marsh, which delves into the history of how Black culture in America took the Ivy Look - a style associated with the privileged elite - and reinvented it, making it cool, edgy, and unpredictable. This cultural movement affected modern menswear and showcased influential Black figures such as Amiri Baraka, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., who styled the Ivy Look to challenge the status quo and advocate for civil rights. The book highlights the iconic attire involved and features the work of some of America's finest photographers and image-makers.