The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion Book ($35, originally $50)
If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I'm going to push the culture forward. Whether it's through my work as a journalist or anything else I'm creating, it's my number one priority. At the same time, I realize it's important to remain a student, and I love that books like Antwaun Sargent's "The New Black Vanguard" will educate me on my history. This is the perfect hosting gift for myself, as I display it on my coffee table and it always starts conversation among guests.
I went to college for photography, and have a deep appreciation for fashion photography (I used to go to SoHo in high school and take photos of my friends and other people in their outfits), so this book is perfect for when I need a creative boost or just want to appreciate my culture. It even features work from some of my favorite contemporary fashion photographers, including Renell Medrano, who's worked with the likes of Solange and Kendrick Lamar, to Tyler Mitchell, the first Black photographer hired to shoot a cover story for American Vogue.
