Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity Paperback – October 8, 2009

A wonderful way to learn about a culture that I’ve truly only seen as stereotypes. The Met gala inspired me to buy it and I was so truly happy to have a real understanding of the history of Dandy style and not just Zoot Suits (though they are a part of it).I’m so glad the Met chose this long overdue respect and that I was able to learn so much more.

I totally enjoyed this book. A must read

A great, well researched topic on the history of the Daddy from the perspective of the beauty of the African diaspora. I'm loving each page as I learn something new about many old favorites.

Beautifully Written and easy to read. Slaves to Fashion gives insight to the internal struggle many African-Americans had with positioning themselves in a society that considered them invisible. Dandyism was a way to bring attention to oneself and at the same time require others to take a look at who it was that was dressed.

This is a scholarly tome. I was so excited to see lots of style on the street, alas, it is not so. The writing is terrifc. Can;t wait for the show at the MET!

Very interesting! Also,very informational and educational. I highly recommend this book for those who are fashion conscious and seek to learn the history of African American inspired dress and fashion.

This book was awesome

This is written by an English professor NOT a fashion historian. The fashions described are those of the stage and these are few and far between. Purchased it to prepare to see exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art but it is a slog to get through. This is a description of Black males in literature not actual fashionistas.