Table Of ContentMILES AHEAD The Suit Jazz MEASURING UP The Pant R&B FRONT AND CENTER The Shirt Television FADE TO BLACK Attitude Stage & Screen COOL POINTS Relaxed Elegance Sports ON THE GOOD FOOT The Shoe Dance JUST ABOVE MY HEAD The Hat Hip-Hop SAY IT LOUD Hair Rock n' Roll FACING THE RISING SUN Ethnicity Luminaries IF IT AIN'T GOT THAT SWING The Details
SynopsisWonderful 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, the special value hardcover 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 sartorial 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., 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, the special value hardcover 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 sartorial 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.