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Arguing that analysis needs to aspire to the proliferation and playfulness of fashion itself, this title includes chapters that explore a different aesthetic and examine its wider, and often surprising, implications. Assembling the anatomical parts, it places the contemporary body in the historical view.

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First published in 1960, A Dictionary of English Costume was monumental in scope, providing a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from 900 to 1900. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates this landmark work to bring it up to the present day.

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With chapters authored by leading scholars in the fields of costume history, social history and cultural studies this is the first book to examine the ways in which fashion and dress might be considered in the context of national identities as they apply in England.

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With chapters authored by leading scholars in the fields of costume history, social history and cultural studies this is the first book to examine the ways in which fashion and dress might be considered in the context of national identities as they apply in England.

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This work is an in-depth investigation into one of the 20th century's most divisive figures: Barbie. Feminists have argued that the Barbie doll perpetuates unrealistic standards of feminine beauty. Yet, for every mother who disapproves of Barbie, there is a young daughter who adores her. Author teaches at RMIT University Melbourne.

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This work is an in-depth investigation into one of the 20th century's most divisive figures: Barbie. Feminists have argued that the Barbie doll perpetuates unrealistic standards of feminine beauty. Yet, for every mother who disapproves of Barbie, there is a young daughter who adores her. Author teaches at RMIT University Melbourne.

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The first comprehensive historical study of color and trend forecasting for fashion in Europe, America, and Asia

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To help students gain the most from their internship experience, The Fashion Intern first guides students in preparing to search for and secure an internship, and then challenges the student to critique the internship organization from the perspective of a business analyst.

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"Brings together 75+ essential writings on fashion history, business and culture with contextualizing editorial introductions and annotated further reading"--

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Transnational movements of people, cultural objects, images and identities have played a vital role in creating an informal global network for African fashion. This book traces the changing meanings, aesthetics and histories of the thriving informal African fashion network.

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Transnational movements of people, cultural objects, images and identities have played a vital role in creating an informal global network for African fashion. This book traces the changing meanings, aesthetics and histories of the thriving informal African fashion network.

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"Focussing on one item of utilitarian 19th-century workwear, Alison Toplis uncovers new social histories and reveals the lasting influence of the smock frock"--

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Shows how traditional French fashion has been both disturbed and strengthened by the addition of outside forces such as Kenzo Takada, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo and Hanae Mori. This book provides an in-depth study of the Japanese revolution in Paris fashion and raises provocative questions for the future of the industry.

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Shows how traditional French fashion has been both disturbed and strengthened by the addition of outside forces such as Kenzo Takada, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo and Hanae Mori. This book provides an in-depth study of the Japanese revolution in Paris fashion and raises provocative questions for the future of the industry.