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Derided by some as frivolous, even dangerous, and celebrated by others as art, fashion is anything but a neutral topic. Behind the hype and the glamour is an industry that affects all cultures of the world. A potent force in the global economy, fashion is also highly influential in everyday lives, even among those who may feel impervious. This handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion -- its meaning, history and theory. From avedon to codpiece, dandyism to the G-string, Japanese fashion to subcultures, trickle down to Zoot suit, The Berg Companion to Fashion provides a comprehensive overview of this most fascinating of topics and will serve as the benchmark guide to the subject for many years to come. This volume contains over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles.
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The Berg Companion to Fashion, Valerie Steele
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- 2010
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- Title
- The Berg Companion to Fashion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Valerie Steele
- Publisher
- Berg Publishers
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 800
- ISBN10
- 1847885632
- ISBN13
- 9781847885630
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Art, Encyclopedia, Design, Art History & Criticism, Fashion Themes, History of Art, Fashion, Research, Popular Culture, Graphic Design
- Description
- Derided by some as frivolous, even dangerous, and celebrated by others as art, fashion is anything but a neutral topic. Behind the hype and the glamour is an industry that affects all cultures of the world. A potent force in the global economy, fashion is also highly influential in everyday lives, even among those who may feel impervious. This handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion -- its meaning, history and theory. From avedon to codpiece, dandyism to the G-string, Japanese fashion to subcultures, trickle down to Zoot suit, The Berg Companion to Fashion provides a comprehensive overview of this most fascinating of topics and will serve as the benchmark guide to the subject for many years to come. This volume contains over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles.