The Meanings of Dress

(Paperback, 5th edition)

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Providing insight into a broad and expanding range of topics, The Meanings of Dress, Fifth Edition examines social, behavioral, and cultural aspects in fashion and dress based on current research and practices. This revised edition responds fully to the current social and fashion trends by including theoretical perspectives of intersectional identities in global landscapes, transnational fashion and dress, and efforts to decentralize and decolonize the normative Eurocentric approach to fashion and dress studies. This edition includes two brand new chapters: Decentralizing and Decolonizing Fashion and Dress and Social Justice and Human Rights. New emphasis has been placed on Fashion, Dress and Communication, allowing for a conversation on how both dress and fashion work as communication, not just non-verbal but also explicitly in social media and by influencers. Issues on ethics in fashion are incorporated now throughout the book as well. New to this Edition: Theoretical perspectives of intersectional identities in global landscapes, transnational fashion and dress, and efforts to decentralize and decolonize the normative Eurocentric approach to fashion and dress studies. New Chapters: "Decentralizing and Decolonizing Fashion and Dress and Social Justice and Human Rights. New material and perspectives on chapters about Fashion, Dress and Communication and Agency and Appearance Management Issues on ethics in fashion are incorporated and central to the text. STUDIO Features Include Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Instructor Resources Instructors Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom PowerPoint Slides for every chapter

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Kimberly Miller-Spillman is an associate professor in Retailing and Tourism Management at the University of Kentucky, USA. Andrew Reilly, PhD, is a Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising at University of Hawai`i, Manoa. Jos Blanco F. is an associate professor in the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Design at Dominican University, USA.