Dandy lion

By Shantrelle P. Lewis

Subjects: Photography, artistic, Dandyism -- History -- Pictorial works, Men's clothing -- History -- Pictorial works, Dandyism, Blacks -- Pictorial works, Pictorial works, Dandies, Photography of men, Blacks, History, Fashion design, Men's clothing, Fashion design -- History -- Pictorial works, Dandies -- Pictorial works

Description: Black men appropriating, subverting, and reinventing the dress styles of society elites, described as "high-styled rebels" by author Shantrelle P. Lewis-are influencing the language of contemporary fashion. 'Dandy Lion' presents and celebrates the black dandy movement, and its designers and tailors, in photographs and stories from all over the world. Exhibition: Brighton Photo Biennial, UK (01.-31.10.2016) / Lowe Museum of Art, Miami, United States (02.-05.2017).