The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures

This Canadian resource features over 30 models, designers, and business people trying to change how we view fashion and beauty. Highlighting the culture and ethnicity of people from diverse backgrounds, it celebrates inclusion, creativity, identity, and cultural activism. It covers a wide range of topics, including the hijab, henna, plus size models, LGBTQ21A+ models, cosplay, and Indigenous hairstyles, and a broad representation of peoples in Canada, including First Nations, Metis, Muslims, Black people, and Asians. This easy-to-read work can help students learn about the importance of clothing, hair, customs, spiritual beliefs, and cultural expression in a variety of cultures.