Black Ivy

Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style charts a period in American history when Black men—from jazz musicians like Miles Davis and John Coltrane to figures like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, and Sidney Poitier—took the clothing of a privileged elite and made it their own.

The book showcases how they transformed the classic Ivy Look into something cool, edgy, and unpredictable, challenging the status quo amid struggles for racial equality and civil rights.

Featuring iconic garments like the Oxford cloth button-down shirt, hand-stitched loafer, soft shoulder three-button jacket, and repp tie, it celebrates the enduring influence of this style through stunning photography.