Lo-Life

"An American Classic". By Jackson Blount & Rack-Lo, PowerHouse Books, New York, 2016. First Edition. 232 pages, 25,7 x 19 cm. Condition : Very Good.

50€

“Lo-Life: An American Classic takes the reader on a trip to New York City in the early 80s—a time when crime and violence ran the streets. The infamous Lo-Life gang emerged from this tumultuous time. Formed by crews of teenagers from the Brownsville and Crown Heights neighborhoods of Brooklyn, they made a name for themselves by dressing head-to-toe in expensive Ralph Lauren clothing, or “Lo.” Polo apparel—and other preppy 80s fashion labels like Guess, Nautica, and Benetton, among others—represented an aspirational lifestyle for these kids from rough neighborhoods just struggling to get by. Fighting for style and survival, the Lo-Lifes targeted these brands, and would acquire them by any means necessary, including stick-ups, shoplifting, and
hustling. A reign of terror ensued, when your new winter coat could make you the target for a robbery—or worse…”