{"title":"Casci Ritchie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasci Ritchie\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating lens on contemporary culture, blending sharp insight with engaging narrative. Her work delves into the intersections of celebrity, society, and identity, inviting readers to explore the nuances behind public personas and cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtful reflections enriched with vibrant storytelling, perfect for those intrigued by the arts and the complex fabric of modern life. Ritchie’s writing illuminates the ways in which fame and personal experience entwine, making her books compelling reads for fans of cultural commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-his-royal-badness-by-casci-ritchie-9781916637320","title":"On His Royal Badness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA garment-by-garment exploration of Prince's singular style and continued influence on contemporary fashion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only was Prince a musical genius and one of the greatest artists of all time, he was a fashion icon, a trailblazer devoted to the art of dressing. Lifelong fan and fashion historian Casci Ritchie assembles a greatest-hits compilation of the best pieces in Prince's wardrobe – from ornate ear cuff down to bespoke heel – telling each garment's incredible origin story and showing how his tastes disrupted hegemonic, heteronormative, and Black masculinities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn His Royal Badness\u003c\/em\u003e considers Prince as a visionary artist and fearless provocateur who revered fashion and self-expression, and whose sartorial brilliance continues to shape contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnaffiliated with the Prince Estate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn His Royal Badness\u003c\/em\u003e by Casci Ritchie, a fashion historian. Timed for the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, this is a rerelease of a fascinating garment-by-garment analysis of what he wore and why it mattered (and how it may have changed what you wear). Also, it has Prince paper dolls. Those alone would have sold me.\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eVanessa Friedman, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitchie balances her fandom with a wider discussion of why the \"art of dressing\" can be transgressive, and just what Prince was transgressing against. In doing she so offers fresh insight into the man and not simply the legend.\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eAlastair Braidwood, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScots Whay Hae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitchie [has] brilliantly merged her academic background – she has three fashion-related degrees – with her lifelong fandom of the so-called Purple One…I couldn’t have asked for a better crash course.\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eSydney Urbanek, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMononym Mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA delightful set of essays analysing Prince’s aesthetic of dress through characteristic garments and different stages of his career…I particularly liked the tracing of the development of key garments and looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Wynne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is an excellent \u0026amp; accessible read for both longtime fans of Prince and those who are just beginning to learn about him. Jam-packed with fashion history, cultural references and the exploration of Prince’s personal style throughout the years – it was informative, fascinating \u0026amp; charismatic.\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eAshley Ross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712060457196,"sku":"9781916637320","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781916637320-on-his-royal-badness-1.jpg?v=1791846981"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/casci-ritchie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}