Each bookstore will serve as a concierge, recommending "must-read books" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Saturday, we will introduce books selected by Shelf (3-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a Harajuku bookstore specializing in foreign books.

■ "Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style" by Shantrelle P. Lewis

Brightly colored and patterned suits, slightly crooked bow ties... This photo book by American curator Shantrelle P. Lewis compiles images of fashionable black men from the works of photographers and filmmakers.

Originating from slave culture in Britain, dandyism has been passed down through generations in black culture around the world, and has flourished again against the backdrop of hip-hop culture. This book explores movements such as the Rude Boys, Sapps, and Salutists, while also introducing key figures and designers.

【Book Information】
"Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style"
Author: Shantrelle P. Lewis
Publisher: Aperture
Language: English
Hardcover / 144 pages / 260 x 200 mm
Published: 2017
Price: 4,550 yen