Fashion - Philosophy for Everyone
Author | : Jessica Wolfendale |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2011-08-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781444345544 |
ISBN-13 | : 1444345540 |
Rating | : 4/5 (540 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fashion - Philosophy for Everyone written by Jessica Wolfendale and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you just can't decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major women's magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire