Prince was devoted to the art of dressing. A multi-million selling artist and musical trailblazer, he used fashion as an added storytelling tool. On His Royal Badness explores how Prince's distinctive style disrupts hegemonic, heteronormative and Black masculinities, and considers his own reverence for fashion and self-expression.As a lifelong fan and academic specialising in the field, Casci Ritchie believes Prince's transgressive acts of dress warrant further exploration and acknowledgement within fashion, and here she begins that journey, from ornate ear cuff down to bespoke heel. Taking core pieces from his wardrobe, she embarks on a greatest hits compilation of how the simplest pieces can tell the most incredible stories, and how they act as their own marker for Prince's career and surrounding cultural impact.Fearless in style and experimentation, Prince's impact upon contemporary fashion deserves a closer look and this is just that.Unaffiliated with the Prince estate.

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Title: On His Royal Badness
Publisher: 404 Ink, GB
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1912489325
ISBN 13: 9781912489329
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New
Weight: 98 grams

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On His Royal Badness explores how Prince’s distinctive style both on and beyond the screen disrupts hegemonic, heteronormative and Black masculinities to examine and celebrate the construction and impact of Prince upon contemporary fashion.

As a lifelong fan and academic specialising in the field, Casci Ritchie looks to highlight the importance of Prince as a cultural icon, and dive into the depths of his own personal reverence for fashion and self-expression, and what can be learned through that.

Taking core pieces from his wardrobe, she embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the simplest of pieces can tell the most incredible of stories. A must for fans of Prince, fashion, and discovering more about cultural icons and their lasting influence in unexpected ways.

This book is unaffiliated with the Prince estate.

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