The Englishness of English Dress by Christopher Breward
This title examines the ways in which fashion and dress might be considered in the context of national identities as they apply in England. It presents an overview of how particular designers and consumer groups have striven to present or contest versions of Englishness through clothing.
This highly illustrated text will fascinate anyone interested in dress history, national and ethnic identity or English cultural historyInternational Textiles A well-researched scholarly piece that is definitely worth reading ... highly recommended for those who are interested in dress, fashion, and cultural and national identity. ITAA Newsletter The Englishness of English Dress is an intelligent, thoughtful and engaging collection of essays addressing the construction of national identity through dress and tradition ... Every essay in this book is worth reading - not always the case with collections of this sort. It should be on the bookshelf of anyone with an academic interest in the language of dress. Embroidery Magazine Whether the subject is tennis garb, home dressmaking, rural working-class clothing, royal couturiers, or fashion photographers, the volume's contributors turn the idea of universal Englishness upside down and inside out. Business History Review
Christopher Breward is Professor in Historical and Cultural Studies, London College of Fashion. Becky Conekin is Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow in Historical and Cultural Studies, London College of Fashion. Caroline Cox is Fashion Journalist and Consultant.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781859735282 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859735282 |
| Title | The Englishness of English Dress |
| Author | Christopher Breward |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2002-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 236 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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