Fashion Theory by Valerie Steele
Provides a definition of 'fashion' as the cultural construction of the embodied identity. This issue provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for the analysis of cultural phenomena ranging from foot binding to fashion advertising.
'Fashion Theory is needed to help students and professionals understand that fashion has meaning as well as form' Vivienne Westwood'For those who dismiss fashion as frivolous, here's proof otherwise.' Harper's Bazaar'A fine addition to academic institutions with cultural studies programs; essential for those with special collections in fashion and costume.' Library Journal'Fashion Theory is both chic and serious - yes, and sexy, too. There is much here to interest students of art, history, design, cultural studies, sociology, art history and anthropology.' Times Higher Education Supplement'Way deeper than your average issue of Vogue. Essential reading for students and fashion historians.' The Guardian'Fascinating to serious fashion and anthropology students.' Time Out'Fashion Theory makes an important and valuable contribution. Berg are to be congratulated on having found a gap in the market that much needed filling ... Handsomely produced on quality paper,
Valerie Steele is Director, The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845208370 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845208374 |
| Title | Fashion Theory |
| Author | Valerie Steele |
| Series | Fashion Theory Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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