Full Description
The Fashion Book is an exciting, readable and comprehensive, all-in-one resource for students of fashion across the English-speaking world. It is designed as an introduction to fashion studies that can be used in a range of fashion courses from fashion studies degrees to fashion modules, and majors in disciplines including cultural studies, cultural sociology, cultural geography, communications and media, anthropology and cultural history. The book will present current writings and research on major topics debates in fashion studies drawing on the literature on fashion theory and incorporating many global case studies (as easy-to-read boxed material). Graphs, tables and diagrams will add texture to the written material. Approximately 200 colour images are planned to generously illustrate the historical and the contemporary tapestry of fashion. A dedicated interactive website will complement the text and ensure that students are in touch with the latest news, issues and trends.
Contents
Part I: What is Fashion? 1. Fashion and Communication 2. Fashion Theory 3. Fashion and History Part II: Fashion and Society 4. Fashion and Consumption 5. Fashion and Aesthetics 6. Fashion and Gender Part III: Fashion and Identity 7. Fashion and Self 8. Fashion and Place 9. Fashion and Politics Part IV: Fashion and Practice 10. Fashion and Industry 11. Fashion and Sustainability 12. Fashion and Accessories
