Why Fashion Matters

Name: Why Fashion Matters
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500517376
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By Frances Corner

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Summary

In Why Fashion Matters, Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion, unravels the complex world of fashion through 101 insightful entries. She explores the interplay of technology, craftsmanship, sustainability, and commerce in an industry that reflects individual identity and societal change. Each chapter delves into topics from iconic designers to global economic impact, offering an accessible guide to fashion's cultural and business significance.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is ideal for fashion industry professionals, students, educators, and anyone interested in the cultural, economic, and environmental facets of fashion. Its accessible yet insightful approach also appeals to readers curious about how fashion shapes identity and society.

Fashion is the most immediate and intimate form of self-expression. Faster than anything else, what we wear tells the story of who we are or who we want to be. Yet even as fashion touches the lives of each and every one of us, it can seem mysterious. This title deals with this topic.

An accessible, enjoyable and hugely instructive book that sets out why fashion matters - to the economy, to society and to each of us personally

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Faster than anything else, what we wear tells the story of who we are or who we want to be. Yet even as fashion touches the lives of each and every one of us, it can seem mysterious.

Who better to guide readers into the dizzying world of fashion than Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion and a leading expert on this rapidly expanding, increasingly global, always exciting industry? In 101 provocative entries, Corner teases out the intricacies and contradictions of an industry that simultaneously values technology and craft, timeless style and fast fashion, the bespoke and the mass-market, consumption and sustainability, cold-hard numbers and creative expression.

From 'Karl Lagerfeld and High-Tech Fur' to 'The White Shirt' to 'The One Trillion Dollar Business', each entry offers a unique avenue into fashion and its impact, both positive and negative, on lives around the globe.

Accessible, instructive and hugely enjoyable, Why Fashion Matters will be essential reading for anyone involved in fashion, business, education and beyond.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Why Fashion Matters has been praised as a thought-provoking and essential read. Style London highlights its combination of facts, quotes, and personal insight as invaluable for fashion professionals and students. The Guardian calls it a mental stimulant that challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with clothing. The Financial Times appreciates its elegant and succinct exploration of fashion’s societal role, while Dressful.com notes its approachable style and rich cultural references.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500517376

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Dr Frances Corner OBE is the Head of London College of Fashion, the world's leading educational establishment specializing in fashion education, research and consultancy.