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Book Synopsis: An in-depth look at the influence of the Grateful Dead and hippie culture on contemporary fashion and street style by GQ’s style-in-the-wild correspondent and fashion expert. Since the formation of Dead & Company, a new breed of Deadhead has emerged: someone who appreciates stylish streetwear as much as tie-dye. Dead Style is a book that shows the influence of the Grateful Dead and hippie culture on the current world of fashion. Tie-dyed pieces from designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Off-White, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Missoni, and Burberry have dominated runway looks. Vintage Grateful Dead shirts are fetching hundreds of dollars online (on fashion auction sites and via Instagram sellers alike) and in stores. This book, visually driven and heavily captioned, is a look book for current Deadhead culture. Dead Style is a surprising, provocative, engaging, and fun work, a Grateful Dead book for a new generation.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tie-dye fashion with Dead Style: A Long Strange Trip into the Magical World of Tie-Dye. Written by GQ’s style-in-the-wild correspondent and fashion expert, this book provides an in-depth exploration of how the Grateful Dead and hippie culture have influenced contemporary fashion and street style.
Today, a new generation of Deadheads has emerged, individuals who appreciate the fusion of stylish streetwear and the timeless allure of tie-dye. Dead Style highlights the immense impact the Grateful Dead and hippie culture have had on the fashion industry. Renowned designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Off-White, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Missoni, and Burberry have all incorporated tie-dye into their runway collections, creating a striking visual feast.
Never before has tie-dye fashion been more sought after. Vintage Grateful Dead shirts, in particular, have become highly coveted items, fetching top dollar both online and in stores. Fashion auction sites and Instagram sellers alike have seen these iconic shirts sell for hundreds of dollars. Dead Style serves as a definitive look book for the current Deadhead culture, showcasing the vibrant and diverse ways tie-dye has captured the imagination of fashion enthusiasts.
Prepare yourself for a surprising, provocative, engaging, and fun journey through the world of tie-dye and the Grateful Dead. Dead Style is not your typical fashion book; it's a testament to the enduring influence of the band and a homage to the evolving fashion sensibilities of a new generation. Whether you're a dedicated Deadhead or a fashion aficionado, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Dead Style. Order your copy today and embark on a long strange trip filled with tie-dye wonders.
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