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Nevertheless, She Wore It
Nevertheless, She Wore It: 50 Iconic Fashion Moments | Ann Shen
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From the creator of the bestselling Bad Girls Throughout History! Celebrated illustrator and author Ann Shen shares her striking study of history's most iconic styles, and the women who changed the world while wearing them. From the revolutionary bikini to the presidential pantsuit, this book explores 50 fashions through bold paintings and insightful anecdotes that empower readers to make their own fashion statements. • Demonstrates the power of fashion as a political and cultural tool for making change • Brilliantly illustrated with Ann's signature art style • Filled with radical clothing choices that defined their time Looks include the Flapper Dress, the unofficial outfit of women's independence in the 1920s; the Afro, worn as a symbol of black beauty, power, and pride; the Cone Bra, donned by Madonna in her 1989 power anthem "Express Yourself"; and the Dissent Collar, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's famous signifier for when she disagrees with the majority. With stunning and vibrant illustrations, this is a treasure for anyone who wants to defy style norms and rewrite the rules. • An insightful look at the intersection of fashion statements and historical female power • Perfect for fans of Ann Shen, as well as anyone who loves fashion, feminism, and political consciousness • You'll love this book if you love books like Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World by Rachel Ignotofsky; Strong Is the New Pretty: A Celebration Of Girls Being Themselves by Kate T. Parker; and Women Who Dared: 52 Stories Of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, And Rebels by Linda Skeers.
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Lauredhel
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And that's my first #fourfoursin21 challenge prompt done for the year! This is a potted history of women's revolutionary fashion, with a strong USA focus. It fell a touch flat for me round the edges - I think I was expecting photographs and a bit more depth. But it was a bit of somewhat intersectional feminist fun.

rockpools 🎉🎉🎉 4y
Clare-Dragonfly A history of fashion without photographs does sound frustrating! 4y
Lauredhel @Clare-Dragonfly don't get me wrong, the art was nice enough! I think I just expected something different 4y
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Lauredhel
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And more of my library haul! #feminism #nonfiction

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Melismatic
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Short essay collection of iconic fashion moments and how fashion/hair choices can be subtle (or not!) statements of soft political power.

#ARC via #NetGalley - book to be published in September 2020.

AkashaVampie Is that suppose to be Selena?... not Gomez 5y
Melismatic @AkashaVampie Yes...altho she‘s only mentioned in connection to Jennifer Lopez‘s film portrayal which is odd. 5y
AkashaVampie @Melismatic oh ok. I wasn't sure if it was her or Madonna. Haha. I remember in the movie that was the part when her dad flipped out becuz she went onstage in a bra. 5y
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