Black Ivy: A Revolt In Style
A fine new addition to my library looks at the way in which black men in the USA during the 1960s adopted and adapted Ivy League style for themselves.
The uniform of white privilege became the uniform of Civil Rights campaigners.
Prominent politicians, acedemics, artists, musicians, sportsmen and regular guys are featured in the beautifully illustrated “Black Ivy: A Revolt In Style” by Jason Jules and Graham Marsh.
All aspects of Ivy are covered and the images from around 60 years ago still look so damned good.
Possibly my favourite image is this one of Duke Ellington’s arranger Billy Strayhorn, who makes me want a seersucker suit.
While I am personally drawn to the tailoring of the Ivy Look – even though it is very softly tailored – the casualwear looks are very desirable as well.
The 224-page hardback book is published by Reel Art Press (RAP), which can always be relied upon for a high-quality job. “Black Ivy” is a great companion volume to “Hollywood and The Ivy Look”, published by RAP in 2011.
I can also wholeheartedly recommend other books co-produced by Graham Marsh, especially the ones on the art of Blue Note record sleeves.
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