The Birth of Cool: Style Narratives of the African Diaspora

by Carol Tulloch and Tulloch Carol

Book Overview

It is broadly recognized that black style had a clear and profound influence on the history of dress in the twentieth century, with black culture and fashion having long been defined as 'cool'. Yet despite this high profile, in-depth explorations of the culture and history of style and dress in the African diaspora are a relatively recent area of enquiry. The Birth of Cool asserts that 'cool' is seen as an arbiter of presence, and relates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350185655
• ISBN13: 9781350185654
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"