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Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion
Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion
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Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is a photo-rich lookbook and cultural commentary that explores the intersection of high fashion and basketball, celebrating the iconic style of NBA athletes from the league's inception to today.
Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Workman Publishing
The captivating story of the remarkable intersection of high fashion and basketball is told in the pages of "Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion." This captivating tome serves as a vibrant photo-rich lookbook, seamlessly blending cultural commentary to celebrate the iconic style of NBA athletes. Spanning from the league's inception in 1949 to the present day, each chapter delves into the fashion trends and cultural influences that shaped different eras.
The early days of the NBA, before the pre-Civil Rights Movement, saw a predominantly white player base sporting suits and skinny ties. However, the years following the Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a significant shift in basketball fashion. The birth of funk and R&B brought a flashier and more vibrant aesthetic to the game, with players like Walt Clyde Frazier and Wilt Chamberlain donning fur coats and oversized hats.
The Michael Jordan era of the 1980s and 1990s was characterized by oversize suits, a bold statement that reflected Jordan's unparalleled dominance on the court. The late 1990s and early 2000s witnessed the epic Iverson/Hip-Hop years, where basketball fashion merged with hip-hop culture, giving rise to iconic looks like Allen Iverson's baggy jerseys and Shawn Kemp's colorful sneakers.
Today, the world of basketball is defined by a fusion of social media and high fashion, with athletes being idealized as style icons and activists. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Russell Westbrook have become cultural phenomena, inspiring conversations beyond their athletic prowess and fashion choices. "Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion" serves as a testament to the enduring influence of basketball fashion on the world of sports and popular culture.
Weight: 1342g
Dimension: 233 x 312 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648290923
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