Fashion-ology: An Introduction to Fashion StudiesBloomsbury Publishing, 5 de abr. de 2018 - 168 páginas This new edition of a classic work offers a concise introduction to the sociology of fashion, and demystifies the workings of the fashion system. From the origins of fashion studies and the difference between clothing and fashion, through to an examination of 21st century subcultures, and the impact of the digital age on designers, Fashion-ology explores fashion as a global, social construct. With accessible overviews of key debates, issues and perspectives, the book provides a complete exploration of the field, and features a wide range of international case studies which bring the theory to life. Updated with two new chapters on subcultures and the impact of technology, along with guides to further reading and a student guide to sociological research in fashion, this is essential reading for anyone studying fashion, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. |
Conteúdo
Chapter 1 Introduction | 1 |
Chapter 2 Sociological Discourse and Empirical Studies of Fashion | 19 |
Chapter 3 Fashion as an Institutionalized System | 39 |
The Personification of Fashion | 55 |
Chapter 5 The production Gatekeeping and Diffusion of Fashion | 71 |
Chapter 6 The Adoption and Consumption of Fashion | 87 |
Chapter 7 Youth Subcultural Fashion as an Alternative System | 99 |
Chapter 8 The Impact of Technology in the Changing Fashion Systems | 113 |
Conclusion | 125 |
Practical guide to sociological research in fashion and dress | 127 |
Notes | 133 |
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