The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures by Christian Allaire
Annick Press
Publication Date: April 27, 2021
ISBN: 9781773214900
Authored by a fashion and style writer for Vogue, this look at current elements of style focuses on social justice, culture, and politics, and their connection to how under-represented communities use fashion to proudly claim their identities. Included are ribbon shirts, hijabs, high heels, hair, and cosplay.
This quick overview of specific fashion elements uses a variety of eye-catching photos and brief, interesting commentary to keep readers flipping pages. The striking cover, 100-page length, and diverse collection of topics make this an easy book to pick up and browse. Fashion provides an inroad to larger ideas in history and pop culture without being didactic or overwhelming.
Fans of short, personal nonfiction will appreciate this colorful, timely book. This will also be of interest to those drawn to modern stories from real people like Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin and #NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women by Lisa Charleyboy.
–Emily Williams, Oklahoma City, OK
Other Nominated Titles
- Recommended for You by Laura Silverman (September 1, 2020)
- Slingshot by Mercedes Helnwein (April 27, 2021)
- Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf by Hayley Krischer (October 6, 2020)
- Too Bright To See by Kyle Lukoff (April 20, 2021)
The Selected Lists teams read throughout the year in search of the best titles published in their respective categories. Once a book is suggested (either internally or through the Title suggestion form), it must pass through a review process to be designated an official nomination.
Each week, the teams feature a review of one of the officially nominated titles. Additional titles to receive this designation are listed as well. At year’s end, the team will curate a final list from all nominated titles and select a Top Ten. The previous years’ lists are available on The Hub.
