Growing up in Northern Ontario, Canada, “I remember watching my sister wear jingle dresses,” a traditional, Indigenous style of dress and dance, “and dance at our powwows,” the New York-based writer tells Rose Inc. I'm Queer.Christian Allaire, who you may know as Vogue’s fashion and style writer, has been captivated by the power of fashion since childhood. Reviewed from ARC provided by Annick Press.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Īrchives Archives Categories Categories Tags adventures African-Americans American history animals art artists bears bedtime biographies birds bullying cats community creativity death diversity dogs emotions fairy tales families fantasy fathers food friendship friendships grandparents grief historical fiction history humor imagination LGBTQ magic mothers music mysteries nature pets poetry rabbits racism romance school science science fiction seasons self esteem siblings toddlers trees Blogroll They are bright, beautiful and truly speak to the diversity he is highlighting.Ī gorgeous and enticing book about fashion that will broaden definitions and embraces inclusion. Allaire has clearly carefully selected the photographs to show the fashion and also the figures who make the fashion come alive.

The book is full of photographs, making it a visual delight to read. Allaire’s writing is friendly and fresh, inviting readers to explore the pages, showing what allyship looks like, and giving real space to these new ideas and designs. Written by an Ojibwe author who is the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, this book represents so many movements in the fashion world to be seen and accepted. The final section is about makeup, both as a way to express yourself and as a way to see yourself included as modern makeup embraces more skin tones.Įach turn of the page in this book shows people of color, different cultures and religions, various gender and sexual identities, a wide range of sizes, and it embraces all of them as valid and beautiful. Then the book moves on to talk about high heels for men and the importance of standing tall for LGBTQIA+ rights. Modest fashion and hijabs and head scarves are explored next with a focus on style and individuality. Cosplay comes next focusing on size acceptance within the cosplay community and the people who are forcing more inclusivity. The book moves on to hair styles and the importance of embracing natural hair, keeping long hair as a connection to culture, and the art of braiding.

The book looks at the work of designers who are incorporating their own Indigenous heritage into their work, such as ribbon work.

This nonfiction book explores the importance of fashion as a way to pay homage to heritage, culture and identity. The Power of Style by Christian Allaire (9781773214900)

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