Overview

Fashion today is produced and consumed globally. It is dependent on a rapidly changing infrastructure influenced by art, popular culture, technological innovation, politics, and trade regulations. Moreover, fashion constantly references ideas and cultures from around the world, both past and present. The Fashion Reader is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in contemporary fashion. The book brings together the key writings on the subject, covering the history, culture, and business of fashion. The extracts are drawn from a wide range of sources - books, professional and academic journals, magazines, interviews and exhibition catalogues. Each section is specially introduced and concludes with guides to further reading. 1. A Brief History of Modern Fashion 2. Fashion Theory 3. Fashion & Identity 4. The Geography of Dress 5. Politics of Fashion 6. Fashion & the Body 7. Fashion & Art 8. Fashion in the Media 9. High/Low: From Haute Couture to the Street 10. The Fashion Business 11. Future of Fashion

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9781845204853

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'Historically informed and critically integrated, The Fashion Reader sheds fresh light on key concepts in fashion studies: time, space/place, identity, and globalization.' Susan Kaiser, University of California at Davis 'A panoramic collection of current and classic texts and an excellent introduction to fashion ... from history, cultural identity, gender, through to the business, economics, manufacturing and marketing of fashion.' Pammi Sinha, University of Manchester 'Presenting rich, diverse, and significant essays, The Fashion Reader will contribute to and expand the study of fashion.' Theresa M. Winge, Indiana University 'An invaluable resource that covers Fashion Studies' range of disciplines and approaches, The Fashion Reader will invigorate the growing field of fashion.' Patrik Aspers, Stockholm University. 'This is a useful starting point that demonstrates the richness of the subject, indicates the diverse themes to be explored, and the variety of approaches it is possible to take in examining both contemporary and historical fashion. ' Costume, Vol 42, 2008

Historically informed and critically integrated, The Fashion Reader sheds fresh light on key concepts in fashion studies: time, space/place, identity, and globalization. Susan Kaiser, University of California at Davis A panoramic collection of current and classic texts and an excellent introduction to fashion ... from history, cultural identity, gender, through to the business, economics, manufacturing and marketing of fashion. Pammi Sinha, University of Manchester Presenting rich, diverse, and significant essays, The Fashion Reader will contribute to and expand the study of fashion. Theresa M. Winge, Indiana University An invaluable resource that covers Fashion Studies' range of disciplines and approaches, The Fashion Reader will invigorate the growing field of fashion. Patrik Aspers, Stockholm University. This is a useful starting point that demonstrates the richness of the subject, indicates the diverse themes to be explored, and the variety of approaches it is possible to take in examining both contemporary and historical fashion. Costume, Vol 42, 2008

Author Information

Linda Welters is Professor and Chair of the Dept of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, University of Rhode Island. Abby Lillethun is Assistant Professor in the Dept of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, University of Rhode Island.

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