Changing Fashion: A Critical Introduction to Trend Analysis and Meaning by Annet

Description: Changing Fashion by Annette Lynch, Mitchell Strauss Changing trends in fashion have always reflected large-scale social and cultural changes. This title presents a multi-disciplinary approach to examining fashion change, bringing together theory from fashion studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and art history, amongst others. It is intended for the undergraduate student of fashion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Changing trends in fashion have always reflected large-scale social and cultural changes. Changing Fashion presents for the first time a multi-disciplinary approach to examining fashion change, bringing together theory from fashion studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and art history, amongst others.Ideal for the undergraduate student of fashion and cultural studies, the book has a wide range of contemporary and historical case material which provides practical examples of trend analysis and change, from the art deco textile designs of Sonia Delaunay to the chameleonic shifts in Bob Dylans appearance over time. Key issues in fashion and identity, such as race, gender and consumption are examined from different disciplinary angles to provide a critical overview of the field. Changing Fashion provides a concise guide to the main theories across disciplines that explain how and why media, clothing styles, and cultural practices fall in and out of fashion. Notes A concise guide to the main theories across disciplines that explain how and why media, clothing styles and cultural practices fall in and out of fashion. It covers everything from the art deco textile designs of Sonia Delaunay to the chameleonic shifts in Bob Dylans appearance over time. Author Biography Annette Lynch is Associate Professor in the Textile and Apparel Program, University of Northern Iowa.Mitchell Strauss is Professor of Textiles and Apparel at the University of Northern Iowa. Table of Contents 1. Fashion Change in the New Millennium: An Introduction2. Fashion and the Self3. Fashion Change as Search for Meaning4. Fashion as Collective Behaviour5. Style: The Endless Desire for a New Look6. Fashion as Performance7. Fashion as Cycle8. Dress History: A Focus on Interpreting Change9. Fashion Theories: Intersections and Inter-relationships Review This book is a refreshing examination of fashion that explores contemporary meanings and motivations for change. The organization is comprehensive and centered on cultural and global trends affecting us all. The authors provide useful summaries within each chapter and case examples that play upon their unique strengths to offer a stimulating and synergistic look at factors that influence fashion change.Marilyn DeLong, University of Minnesota Promotional Also available in hardback, 9781845203894 GBP55.00 (August, 2007) Review Quote "This book is a refreshing examination of fashion that explores contemporary meanings and motivations for change. The organization is comprehensive and centered on cultural and global trends affecting us all. The authors provide useful summaries within each chapter and case examples that play upon their unique strengths to offer a stimulating and synergistic look at factors that influence fashion change."--Marilyn DeLong, University of Minnesota Promotional "Headline" A concise guide to the main theories across disciplines that explain how and why media, clothing styles and cultural practices fall in and out of fashion. Details ISBN1845203909 Author Mitchell Strauss Short Title CHANGING FASHION Language English ISBN-10 1845203909 ISBN-13 9781845203900 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Berg Publishers Subtitle A Critical Introduction to Trend Analysis and Meaning Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography, index Place of Publication London DOI 10.1604/9781845203900 UK Release Date 2007-08-01 NZ Release Date 2007-08-01 Edited by Elena Zaytseva Birth 1984 Death 1696 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications Sir Pages 224 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Dress, Body, Culture Publication Date 2007-08-01 DEWEY 391 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2010-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21700854;

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