Synopsis This book explores the often-overlooked subject of African-American style and men. The author, associated with Tommy Hilfiger clothing, profiles numerous male celebrities, entertainers, actors, sports figures, and others, whose fashion, attitudes, and overall presence have infiltrated American popular culture and profoundly influenced trends and social habits. Throughout, he provides fashion tips paired with lots of glossy photographs.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2000-09-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 11.0 in | | Width: | 9.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 54.4 oz |
Publisher's Note Wonderful reviews and word-of-mouth helped make the hardcover edition of this title A unique celebration of African American male fashion and style a best-seller. Essence called it, "a testament to the creative spirit of Black men...filled with striking photographs of Black legends and insightful essays about the historical context of their apparel." With sleek photographs and a host of celebrity interviews, this new paperback edition captures the elegance of Nat King Cole, comfort of Bill Cosby, hip-hop style of LL Cool J, and sex appeal of Denzel Washington. Expert advice rounds out the "history of fabulous satorial style" (Essence), showing readers how to accomplish the same looks on their own. This is a must have for Black men and the women who love them.
An authority on image and style, creative director Lloyd Boston was behind many aspects of the corporate and commercial identity of the multimillion-dollar Tommy Hilfiger clothing label for nearly ten years. Formerly Hilfiger's vice president of art direction, Boston is now the on-air fashion editor for NBC's Later Today show.
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