Sashay away, ladies: it’s the boys’ turn for the fashion spotlight. From Louis XIV to Kanye West, Jennifer Croll takes us on a tour of daring and different men throughout history who have all used fashion to get what they want. Just as she did in her award-winning Bad Girls of Fashion, Croll shows us the power of clothes and the links between fashion and politics, art, social movements, and more.
Croll's lively and engaging prose draws in the reader, providing enough information to satisfy both budding fashionistas and pop-culture junkies alike. Aneta Pacholska’s illustrations are modern and fun, perfectly complementing the text and making the book as exciting to look at as it is to read. In-depth features include Louis XIV, Oscar Wilde, Marlon Brando, Malcolm X, Andy Warhol, Karl Lagerfeld, Clyde Frazier, Malcolm McLaren, David Bowie, and Kanye West, with a diverse array of shorter biographies enriching the text.
References. Index. Full-color illustrations. Black-and-white and full-color photographs and reproductions.
Title alpha Bad Boys of Fashion: Style Rebels and Renegades Through the Ages
Level Biography High Plus
Pages Count 184
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Fashion. History of fashion. Style. Men’s clothing. Fashion icons. Celebrities. Louis XIV (1638–1715). Oscar Wilde (1854–1900). Marlon Brando (1924–2004). Malcolm X (1925–1965). Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019). Walter “Clyde” Frazier (1945– ). Malcolm McLaren (1946–2010). David Bowie (1947–2016). Kanye West (1977– ).
Lexile 1160L
Trim Size 7" x 9"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-04-08
JLG Release Date Sep 2019
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Biography High Plus
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
Crime: Punishment/Execution,Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Discrimination: Religious,Discrimination: Sexism,Discrimination: Sexuality,Language: Moderate Language,Sexual Content: Contact Between Adult and Minor,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Suicide,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War