In many instances, culture-driven styles are gaining broader popularity, as with the growing demand for modest fashion and versatile hijabs, and Allaire pauses to differentiate between cultural appropriation and appreciation. Wonderful photography is joined by conversations with influencers, industry professionals, and models, ensuring that these individuals are in control of their images and narratives. Next, an eye-opening chapter on hair frankly discusses Black individuals’ decisions to wear natural hair (or not), and long hair as a point of pride for many Native men. It’s fitting, then, that Allaire begins with modern takes on traditional ribbon work by Indigenous fashion designers, such as Jamie Okuma, to stunning effect. He explains how not seeing himself reflected in media became a driving force in his mission to make his coverage of these industries more inclusive. Ojibwe Vogue fashion- and style-writer Allaire explores the resplendent waters outside of the mainstream (i.e., white, cis, straight) beauty and fashion industries in this dazzling and empowering survey of personal style.
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